Contact Your Representative In Support of the NEA, NEH, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

In the face of turmoil in Washington, D.C., and protests against the new administration happening here at home and around the world, it’s easy to lose track of the individual programs put at risk by rash decisions from the White House and Congressional leaders.

Agenda: Pre-K

Agenda: Pre-K is the first in a series of new advocacy tools that outline the impact of arts and culture not only on the economy but also on the issues that most affect our daily lives: education, wellness, social justice and more.

Invite City Council to Visit Your Cultural Institution

Invite Your City Council representatives to schedule a visit to your cultural institution and/or your upcoming events through our advocacy platform, GroundSwell.

Attend this Rally for Arts Education + Student Art Reception on September 30

On Friday, September 30, we invite you to join Public Citizens for Children + Youth (PCCY) at City Hall to celebrate the artwork created by Philadelphia students and to rally in support of arts education in Philadelphia schools.

Things We Love: The A3C Action Competition for Creative Ideas Expanding Social Justice

Only a few days left to apply!

PA State Budget Takes Effect Today - What Does It Mean for Arts & Culture?

After final passage by the State House of Representatives and Senate on July 1, a $31.6 billion spending plan automatically became law at midnight yesterday, July 11, without the signature of Governor Tom Wolf, providing an earlier-than-expected end to a potential repeat of the 2016 budget stalemate. Find out what this year's budget means for State arts & culture funding.

Where to Find Arts & Culture Events, Exhibits and Deals During the DNC

The Democratic National Convention takes over Philadelphia this week, and the city is putting a spotlight on arts and culture! Here are the details on all the major arts & culture events, exhibitions, and more during the DNC, including the Broad Street Stages pop-up performances presented by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Avenue of the Arts Inc. and the DNC local Host Committee.

Arts & Culture Community Applauds City Council for Soda Tax Decision

Philadelphia, PA — On Thursday, June 16, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance joined supporters of education, parks, rec centers and libraries in applauding City Council’s 13-4 vote in favor of the Sugary Beverage Tax.

Arts advocates throughout the city have strongly supported this effort, with more than 100 people reaching out to City Council members via the Alliance’s GroundSwell advocacy and community engagement program during the final 48 hours before the vote.

Shining the Spotlight on Arts & Culture at the DNC

The Cultural Alliance is partnering with the local Host Committee for this summer's Democratic National Convention to highlight Philadelphia's amazing cultural assets in special pop-up public art projects, performances and other creative activities. Learn how your organization can take part.

Things We Love: Using DataArts Reports for Advocacy

Headquartered in Philadelphia, DataArts (formerly Cultural Data Project) provides arts research and insight that takes advocacy to the next level. Our Director of Policy & Community Engagement, Anne Marie Rhoades, tells us why she loves DataArts reports and how she uses the data to reach elected officials.

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