HOW NONPROFITS CAN (AND CAN’T) LOBBY AND ADVOCATE
Image of organizers from the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance at the 2025 Boston Mayoral Forum on Arts & Culture organized by the Create the Vote coalition. Photography by Lauren Miller Photography.
Join us for this year’s Creative Sector Day at the State House on Tuesday, March 3rd.
Check out our guides for setting up advocacy campaigns, coalition agendas, and meetings with elected officials.
Learn more about how nonprofit organizations can legally participate in advocacy and lobbying in this webinar on February 12th.
Read for more information about the decision timeline for applicant performers and exhibitors at Creative Sector Day 2026.
Check out highlights from the 2025 Creative Sector Day at the State House.
Understand how non-profit organizations can safely advocate and lobby.
Add your name to our FY27 Budget advocacy letter before Feb. 6th at 5 PM and show lawmakers that arts, culture, tourism, and libraries are a priority for people across the Commonwealth.
If your cultural organization is based in New England and your NEA, NEH, IMLS, or CPB grant was terminated or rescinded in 2025, please complete our survey before Tuesday, February 17th at 5 PM.
The Creative Space Act and PLACE Act hearing happened on Tuesday, October 21st. Learn how you can take action to protect creative maker spaces and increase public art.
The ACE Act hearing happened on Monday, September 22th. Learn how you can take action to support greater access to the sector.
Comments on proposed Public Service Loan Forgiveness changes were due by September 17th.
Learn what 2025 Somerville mayoral candidates shared about their visions for arts and culture.
