TAP trains volunteers, leadership and staff of arts organizations in grassroots advocacy techniques, preparing a diverse network of local leaders for organized action on behalf of the arts. TAP gives citizens who care about the arts the skills they need to participate in the policy making process.

IAAF worked with a statewide committee to develop a new training program, including an easy-to-use handbook, power-point presentation, and role-playing opportunities. The new program has achieved outstanding evaluations from participants across the state.

Below is a sample TAP session invitation. If you would like to schedule a TAP training session contact the Arts Alliance at 312-855-3105.

Sessions times are flexible and can be held during the workday or after 5:00pm.

Lobbying works. Learn how to make it work for you.

Join the Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation for a workshop hosted by the
Chicago Artists’ Coalition.
Wednesday, November 28, 200X
5:45pm registration and refreshments
6:00 to 8:30pm workshop
CAC Office
11 E. Hubbard Street, 7th Floor, Chicago

Because if we don’t stand up for the arts, who will?

As an artist, administrator or board member of an arts organization you need to know how to lobby:

• Because the arts are essential to our cultural and spiritual quality of life, to our economic development, and to the education of our children.
  
• Because the arts should be a priority when public policy is made.
  
• Because unless we defend our convictions, we’re at the mercy of those who do.

• Build relationships with lawmakers.
  
• Help shape public policy.
  
• Participate more fully in the democratic process.
  
• Strengthen the arts, further your organization’s mission and improve your community through effective lobbying.

• Registration and refreshments
  
• Welcome and introductions
  
• An elected official’s perspective - Vilma Colom, Alderman, Logan Square
  
• Democracy In Action: Building Relationships with Your Elected Representatives

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Illinois Arts Alliance/Foundation
200 N. Michigan Ave.
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Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312.855.3105   Fax: 312.855.1565
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