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Arts Leadership & Advocacy Seminar

The Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar empowers arts leaders with the tools and knowledge to effectively engage in federal advocacy for the arts. Engage with policymakers, learn best practices, and build strategies to support and advance the arts in your community and across the nation through our online learning opportunities and biannual fly-in to Washington, D.C.

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Point of Contact

Cynthia Chen, she/her/hers

Manager of Public Policy and Advocacy

cynthia.c@wearecreativewest.org

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Upcoming Event

The next Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar will take place as a fly-in to Washington, D.C. in Spring 2025.

Past Events & Recordings

Date City/State Agenda Recordings
2024 Virtual View Recordings
Creative West

ALAS24: Learning Series Webinar 1

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ALAS24: Learning Series Webinar 2

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ALAS24: Learning Series Webinar 3

2023 Washington, DC View
2022 Virtual Recordings
Creative West

Welcome to ALAS 2022!

Creative West

ALAS 2022 Session 1: National and Federal Policy Landscape: Arts Advocacy Trends

Creative West

ALAS 2022 Session 2: Policy for Creative Workers: Once-in-a-Generation Opportunities

Creative West

ALAS 2022 Session 3: Advocacy and Policy Trends Outside of Arts and Culture

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ALAS 2022 Session 4: Arts Policy in the West: Trends in the Region

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ALAS 2022 Session 5: Arts Advocacy Across the Political Spectrum

Creative West

ALAS 2022 Session 6: Policymaking for Cultural Trusts

Creative West

ALAS 2022

2021 Virtual Recordings
Creative West

ALAS 2021 Welcome Video

Creative West

New Directions in Federal Arts Policy ALAS Session 1

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Arts and Culture Policy Agendas in the West - ALAS Session 2

Creative West

Engaging Members of Congress and the Federal Government on Issues - ALAS Session 3

Creative West

Reimagining the Field and Driving for Systems Change Nationally - ALAS Session 4

"Reinforced my sense of [Creative West] as a progressive force in the arts advocacy movement, especially with regard to equity and inclusion among the local and national players."

2023 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar Participant

"I loved it all, really. The people, the creation of shared understanding, knowledge, wisdom, and advocacy."

2023 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar Participant

"It was nice to recharge and advocate for the bigger picture."

2023 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar Participant

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