Data and Information for Case Making
A persuasive advocate or lobbyist has the right data to back up their position.
One legislator may care about the economic impact while another will be more interested in the connection between arts and education. It is always best to align your talking points with the interests of the policymaker, whenever possible. And, research and handouts are useful to inform coalitions, board members, audiences, and more. The following resources will arm you with persuasive facts, talking points, and handouts.
Federal and Regional Arts Research
Americans for the Arts maintains The National Arts Publication Database - a bibliographic tool that gives access current and historical information on a multitude of topics related to arts administration and policy.
Find your Regional Arts Agency for more local based research and data.
Your State and the Arts
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) provides extensive research and tools to support arts advocacy at the state level.
Arts Policy Issue Briefs
A set of Arts Policy Issue Briefs are written by the Cultural Advocacy Group, a collaboration of arts and culture stakeholders working collectively to advance federal policy. These briefs are printable, can be distributed to elected officials, and provide talking points and data that may be useful when speaking to elected officials at all levels of government.
Read and download the briefs at Latest Updates & Issues.