Advocacy Tools
Use these handy tools to promote the arts in your area.
TFTA Membership Application
Want to join TFTA but don't want to register online? Just print out this membership application and mail it back to us at: Tennesseans for the Arts PO Box 158966 Nashville, TN 37215
Arts Advocacy 2011 - Registration Materials
Every year, TFTA hosts a luncheon in Nashville to educate state legislators about the importance of the arts and ensure their continued support of the specialty license plate funding, which is the bedrock of arts grant funding in Tennessee. This Day on the Hill is a critical event where arts organizations are able to meet their representatives and to share stories of how the arts have impacted their communities.
2010 Arts Advocacy Survey
Did you know that 95% of voters say that a candidate's support for the arts affects their vote? Our 2010 survey is full of great points like this. Find out more!
Arts Advocacy Toolkit
Need help getting started as an advocate for the arts? This hands-on guide has all the information you need.
The Arts Define Tennessee's Culture
Tennessee is defined by its culture, from the craftsmanship of east Tennessee to the Blues of Memphis, and the home of Country Music and Bluegrass in Nashville – and when music, dance, theater, and visual arts are part of our school’s curriculum they stimulate the imagination, develop critical thinking skills, and strengthen self-esteem.
Arts Education for Tennessee Students
The next time some asks you why the arts matter – remind them that students who participate in the arts are 4 times likely to be recognized for academic achievement and then show them this presentation. It’s full of great stats about how important the arts are for Tennessee’s students.
Arts Advocacy Presentation Template
As an advocate for the arts, your goal is to help others understand how the arts can change lives and motivate them to get involved. This handy PowerPoint template has everything you need to make a the perfect presentation.
Arts Advocacy Presentation Script
Companion for the Arts Advocacy Presentation Template.
Why Should Government Support the Arts?
State governments today face monumental challenges: record-breaking budget shortfalls, rising unemployment, widespread home foreclosures and escalating needs for public assistance. States are wrestling with these immediate pressures while also trying to address long-term concerns about education, economic competitiveness and health care. All the while, public managers and elected officials must uphold the principles that taxpayers expect: thrift, accountability, equity and transparency.
