Advocate
Join the movement. Be an arts advocate.
Why Advocate? Facts & Figures Advocacy Toolkit advocacy Action center
Your voice is essential in providing Culture For All. Whether at the federal, state, or local level, you have the opportunity to keep Charlotte-Mecklenburg culturally engaged. Learn how your support affects our cultural community, find inspiration to get involved and visit our Advocacy Action Center to register for VoterVoice, the free tool that allows you to connect with elected officials and stay informed.
Our advocacy takes place not only locally but also at the state and federal levels.
5 Easy Ways to Advocate for the Arts
It’s as easy as finding a way to tell your impact story.
Call or write a letter to your representatives. ASC’s Advocacy Action Center makes it easy for you to connect directly with your representatives. Complete the “Quick Sign Up” form on the right-hand side for future opportunities to contact elected officials.
Share a message on social media. Whether you write a personal message or document someone else’s experience, social media is a quick way to share the impact of the arts with hundreds of readers. Tag other users or re-post stories to reach even more people.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. Reaching out to your local newspaper editor is a powerful way to raise awareness about the value of the arts to your community. Get started with this template from Americans for the Arts.
Know the facts about impact. Learn about the Charlotte Region’s Creative Economy here.
Vote. Visit the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections website to check your voter registration status and to find important election information.