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What Does It Mean To Vote For The Arts?
How do I talk to a candidate? How can I figure out how they plan to support arts and culture in my community?
Let candidates know that you care about their position on arts and culture issues. Request information about the candidates' arts platforms, and ask the questions below to find out a candidate's views on cultural policy.
1. Would you introduce and support legislation creating a dedicated public funding stream for nonprofit cultural organizations? How much funding would it provide?
2. How would you involve the cultural sector in broader issues impacting the region including crime, education, economic development, and tourism?
Candidates for Federal offices should be able to answer these additional questions:
- Would you support increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities?
- Would you support funding for the Arts in Education program within the US Department of Education?
Candidates for office in Pennsylvania should be able to answer these additional questions:
- Would you increase funding for arts and culture through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission?
- Would you support legislation to create cultural districts throughout the Commonwealth?