Advocacy

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is a tireless advocate for arts and culture at the City, State, and Federal levels. Our commitment to this work is evident in our mission statement, which states that the Cultural Alliance will “amplify the voices of the cultural community.” We do this in several ways, such as collaborating with members of our cultural sector to identify and agree upon our policy priorities. We often meet directly with elected officials to discuss legislation that directly impacts the cultural sector, we write letters and encourage our members to write letters and send emails, and when necessary, we mobilize the cultural sector and our allies.

*** Important Update as of 3/9/2026

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is working alongside partners across the Commonwealth in response to recent changes by Pennsylvania Creative Industries (PA Creative Industries), powered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Stay informed and take action through our new resource hub—featuring the latest updates, advocacy opportunities, and tools to help you engage as this situation continues to evolve.

2026 Advocacy Updates

City of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Advocacy:

3.18.2026 PA Arts Funding - Arts Advocacy Day

3.9.2026 PA Arts Funding Under Threat

2025 Advocacy Updates

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City of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Advocacy:

2025 Advocacy Updates

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