The fifth article in the series Case-making and Systems Change in Arts and Cultural Education, expands on the theme of Advocacy for the Sector, describing how history has shaped the system of arts education, with a review of the components of our current system.

‘Strategic communications’ is a term describing an intentional and targeted messaging plan that is linked to overarching goals. The article places strategic communications in the context of arts and cultural education.

This article underscores the importance of advocacy that sees the larger system while working within a local context. Effective advocacy is accomplished by understanding first where you are, then embracing perspectives beyond your own. In collaboration with Creative Generation, this article is part of Case-making and Systems Change in Arts & Cultural Education.

We have all spent more time in our kitchens in the past year, which can be a good thing or too much of a good thing. I’ve come to appreciate that satisfying meals can be made with a limited number of ingredients; no fancy equipment or mad chef-y skills required.

We advocate every day to advance issues we care about. What makes it personal is that it builds on our own experiences, beliefs and biases.

Advocacy is defined as the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. Advocacy may be a big “A” or a small “a” effort.