MAAE Education and Advocacy
To inform and educate those who can help the arts and arts education thrive in Missouri!
MAAE is non-partisan and does not endorse political candidates.
What is Arts Advocacy?
Anything that helps support the continuation of the arts could be referred to as arts advocacy. It takes many forms, from something as simple as inviting local school board members, elected officials or administrators to performances and exhibitions, or as extensive as arranging formal visits to meet with members of the state or national legislature and other policy makers. It most often takes the form of education, sharing information about the potential impact of an action or decision, and occasionally takes the form of lobbying or more direct action, asking a policy maker to support or oppose a specific issue.
MAAE Advocacy Initiatives
MAAE Signature Arts Advocacy Initiatives
- Fine Arts Education Week
- SHOW-ME Arts Student Advocacy Training
- Senate Student Arts Exhibit
- Student Opportunities
- Primary Winners Survey
ART=OPPORTUNITY
The University of California San Marco has developed a set of 15 talking points outlining benefits of Arts Education.
Learn more here.