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We amplify the work of creative organizations by building arts policy systems that can be delivered anywhere and invest in and strengthen state and federal-level advocacy to support public-sector involvement in the arts. We partner with coalitions and regional and national networks to connect and mobilize artists, administrators, public officials, advocates and influencers to build awareness of arts-related issues and drive action on legislative and regulatory change.
The arts and cultural policy and advocacy landscape is sprawling and complex, with numerous potential policy issues and decision-making taking place at every level of government. In ongoing dialogue with our stakeholders and partners, Creative West has identified several key policy priorities: supporting local, state, and federal cultural agencies; bolstering the creative economy and creative workers; advancing equity and justice; and investing in creative infrastructure.
Creative West provides the latest advocacy updates, drives impactful campaigns, and monitors state and federal legislation. In our grassroots advocacy action center, we rally arts advocates, track the moves that matter, and keep you in the know every step of the way.
Creative West works in partnership with the broader arts, nonprofit, and creative industries sectors to strengthen public-sector involvement in the arts. As a leading member of national coalitions like the Cultural Advocacy Group, BIPOC Led Arts Advocacy Coalition, Creative States Coalition, National Arts Policy Alliance, and Grantmakers in the Arts Policy Committee, we’re connected with partners both regionally and nationally on year-round advocacy efforts.
For over a decade, WESTAF has distributed funds (generated from its earned income) to each state in the West to support advocacy on behalf of the state’s arts agency. From essential capacity-building support for state arts advocacy organizations and funding top-tier advocacy work and training and cutting-edge public affairs technology to organizing arts advocacy days and summits, our goal is to provide each state with funds to meet their needs and support their unique advocacy activities.
With the support of Creative West, the Western Arts Advocacy Network (WAAN) was founded in 2020 and brings together leaders from statewide arts advocacy organizations and key advocates from across the West to share best practices, build advocacy capacity, and support arts advocacy.
艺术领导力与倡导研讨会为艺术领袖提供工具和知识，使他们能够有效地参与联邦艺术倡导。通过我们的学习机会和每两年一次的华盛顿特区飞行活动，与政策制定者互动，学习最佳实践，并制定策略来支持和推动您所在社区和全国的艺术发展
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In FY24, Creative West invested over $1.1 million in direct funding to support regional and national arts infrastructure (advocacy, policy, and programming) through the State Arts Agency Innovation Fund, Pacific Initiative Funds, State Advocacy Funds, FestPAC Delegation Support Program, Performing Arts Discovery, and Greater Bay Area Arts and Cultural Advocacy Coalition Organizing and Policy Fellowships.
Arts advocates brought together in Washington DC for the 2023 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar
Consulting projects for state arts agencies, state governments, and advocacy partners in our region since 2021
自 2021 年以来与我们地区的倡导团体和游说者举行会议
U.S. House & Congressional meetings in our region in 2023
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CaFÉ 是一个在线申请提交系统，致力于通过为艺术组织提供实惠的提交平台和为艺术家提供简便的申请方式，让所有人都能获得艺术机会。
GO Smart 是一款价格实惠的资助管理软件，为资助者提供申请前和申请后表格、小组审查和数据报告。
公共艺术档案馆 (PAA) 是一个免费、可搜索且不断增长的在线数据库，其中包含美国和国外已完成的公共艺术品，以及一套用于管理公共艺术收藏的资源和工具。
ZAPP 为艺术博览会和艺术节管理员提供了一套工具，用于以数字方式收集和评审申请、管理展位付款以及与申请人沟通，所有这些都在一个易于使用的数字平台上完成。艺术家可以通过一个中央网站申请参加全国数百场展览。
