Campus Arts Advocates
Since its inception in 2004, the Campus Arts Advocates program has educated student arts supporters on how to advocate effectively to different audiences including their peers, other artists and legislators. In the course of this training, CAA’s have the opportunity to make use of MCA’s vast resources and statewide network of arts advocates, and also work to connect their peers to this network while encouraging them to attend MCA’s annual Arts Advocacy Day at the Minnesota State Capitol. Opportunities of the program include sitting in on MCA board meetings, attending advocacy trainings, taking part in MCA events with legislators, and making use of MCA’s library of arts resources, such as our recently released Economic Impact Studies.
A great opportunity for a student who is passionate about the arts, the CAA program is not incredibly time-intensive but simply requires diligent communication. With numerous opportunities available through MCA, the more energy each advocate puts in, the more benefits they will take away.
Become a Campus Arts Advocate
Join today by downloading our CAA Sign Up Form and sending it to MCA.
Feel free to contact us with any questions at (651) 251-0868 or Staff@mncitizensforthearts.org.
CAA program duties are as follows:
- To attend an MCA-hosted CAA Kick-Off Party/advocacy training event;
- To receive MCA Arts Alert e-mails and disperse information to peers and student groups on campus;
- To introduce students on your campus to MCA and MCA’s work;
- To organize advocacy trainings on campus (optional); and
- To empower and organize students to attend Arts Advocacy Day at the state Capitol.
While we welcome Campus Arts Advocate sign-ups and work throughout the year, the majority of a CAA’s activities take place inbetween November and March, culminating with MCA’s annual Arts Advocacy Day event.
Campus Arts Advocates Upcoming Events & Timeline
While we welcome Campus Arts Advocate sign-ups and work throughout the year, the majority of a CAA’s activities take place in between November and January, culminating with MCA’s annual Arts Advocacy Day event in early February.
The basic timeline of a year’s activities is as follows:
February 24th, 2008 Advocacy Day:
MCA convenes at the State Capitol to support arts funding in the MN Congress. On Arts Advocacy Day, we are out in full force to say to our representatives, “Please support state arts funding!” This is the most important day of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts’ year!
March–October:
Continue connecting peers and friends to MCA & remain engaged in the political process surrounding Minnesota arts funding.
Any questions? concerns? daily affirmations?
Contact Miranda
by email, artsadvocatemn@gmail.com
by phone, 651.251.0868
by pigeon call 2233 University Ave W. #355, St. Paul, MN. 55114