Advocating for the Arts
Saying "Thank You"
A note from Five Wings Arts Council
If you are appreciative of public support for the arts, please thank your public officials!
We strongly urge you to make a phone call or drop a note of thanks to the Governor, your State Senator, your State Representative, or better yet - all three! To find out who your local Legislator is, click here and type in your physical address.
Tell them you received an arts grant award from the Five Arts Council.
Tell them the arts are important to your quality of life in north-central Minnesota.
Tell them thanks for their continued support of the arts in the State’s budget and Legacy Amendment.
Tips for Writing Your Legislator • Sample Letter to Utilize for Personal Use
Connect with your Representatives:
Call 651-296-2146, 800-657-3550 toll-free (voice), or the Minnesota Relay service at 711 or 800-627-3529 (TTY)
Want to get involved with arts advocacy?
Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) is a statewide arts advocacy organization committed to lobbying the Minnesota State Legislature and Congress. Their mission is to provide opportunity for all people to have access to and involvement in the arts.
