Hot Topics

The latest on funding, legislation, and advocacy efforts.

• Support health care for all Pennsylvanians, artists included!
• Learn about the latest changes to the IRS Form 990 and new rules for 403(b) retirement plans.
• Sign up in the online action center to Speak Out for the Arts!

REGIONAL ISSUES

Information of special interest to advocates in the Greater Philadelphia area.

• Arts Based Community Development Toolbox
• Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County
• Greater Brandywine Cultural Alliance
• Media Arts Council
  

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Studies, reports, and publications impacting the cultural sector.

• Read the new economic impact report -- Arts, Culture & Economic Prosperity in Greater Philadelphia
• Find out how other big cities compare to Philadelphia – Arts and Culture in the Metropolis: Strategies for Sustainability
• Learn the basics about the sector-2006 Portfolio
  

ADVOCACY AND POLICY

Advocacy and research present us with a critical opportunity to promote the strength and impact of the cultural sector. The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is uniquely qualified and positioned to take the lead in helping our industry become a recognized and valued educational resource and economic engine for the region.

The Cultural Alliance works proactively to provide advocacy, research, convening and planning services that make the case for public funding for arts and culture, respond to threats to cultural programs, encourage arts-based revitalization projects, and chart future directions for the non-profit culture industry.