The purpose of this page is to arm you with resources and materials to allow you to be an arts advocate. Please continue to check back regularly for updates and new advocacy materials.

CAPWIZ

Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization that enhances the arts in America, has developed an internet-based tool called CAPWIZ that localizes and streamlines advocacy efforts, making it easy to take action on key issues, such as this, as they arise. This tool allows you to send an email directly to your regarding any current issues. The link for this tool as part of the California Arts Action Center can be found at http://capwiz.com/artsusa/ca/state/main/?state=CA and requires only that you fill out brief contact information, sign your name and then hit the send button to voice your thoughts on any upcoming issue.
Please use CAPWIZ in your advocacy efforts for the arts. It is effective, free and was designed for use on a regular basis.

Arts & Culture Advocacy Kit

The Arts & Culture Advocacy Kit below is an important tool for the advocacy of the Arts in Silicon Valley. Developed by the San Jose Arts and Culture Roundtable, this kit offers several printable or downloadable documents to reach local and state government officials.

Inside the Arts and Culture ‘Advo-Kit’ you will find the following information:

• White Paper on the Economic Impact of the Arts and Culture Industry in San Jose
• White Paper Fact Sheet
• Sample Letters to City and State Representatives
• Speaking Points
• Roster of City and State Representatives and the SJACR

DOWNLOADS: (Click each link below to open and/or save each document.)

1. Introduction Letter
Description: Introduction Letter from Connie Martinez - Chair, San Jose Arts and Culture Roundtable (SJACR), describing the current economic crisis facing the Arts and information about the AdvoKit.
Date: February 23, 2003
No. of Pages: 1
Format: MS Word Document

2. White Paper on the Economic Impact of the Arts and Culture Industry in San Jose
Description: A recent white paper commissioned by the San Jose Arts and Culture Roundtable (SJACR) sheds light on the tremendous economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in San Jose.
Prepared by: AMH Consultants, Inc.
Prepared for: The San Jose Arts and Culture Roundtable
Date: February 2003
No. of Pages: 9
Format: PDF Document

3. White Paper Fact Sheet
Description: A one-page summary of the white paper's economic impact data.
Prepared by: AMH Consultants, Inc.
Prepared for: The San Jose Arts and Culture Roundtable
Date: February 2003
No. of Pages: 1
Format: PDF Document

4. Sample Letters to City and State Representatives
Description: Two samples of letters appropriate for sending to mayors, councilmembers, state representatives, and senators.
No. of Pages: 2
Format: MS Word Document

5. Speaking Points
Description: Includes six speaking points that help make the case for supporting the Arts.
No. of Pages: 1
Format: MS Word Document

6. Roster of City Representatives
Description: Roster of City of San Jose mayor, council members and staff.
No. of Pages: 1
Format: MS Word Document

7. Roster of State Representatives
Description: Roster of state elected officials of the San Jose area, including state assembly, senate and governor.
No. of Pages: 2
Format: MS Word Document