Your Voice Matters: Trusted Resources for Arts & Culture Advocacy
Summit County looks out for one another, and that starts with staying informed. In a world full of information (and let’s be honest, plenty of memes), it’s not always easy to know what’s real or what matters most. That’s why we’re sharing organizations we trust to keep us informed, engaged, and empowered.
From advocacy to education, these groups are doing the work to protect the arts, preserve history, support our libraries, and more. We’re following them on social, signing up for their newsletters, and making sure our voices are part of the conversation.
Below, you’ll find a curated list of national and state-level organizations, plus a few standout resources if you’re short on time.
Find and Contact your elected officials:
National Parks:
National Parks Conservation Association:
Humanities and History:
American Association for State and Local History
Libraries:
National Arts and Culture Advocacy:
Ohio Arts and Culture Advocacy and Information:
CreativeOhio (If you’re only going to follow one organization or join one newsletter, we strongly suggest Creative Ohio which covers arts and culture broadly in Ohio and is also following national trends.)
Zoos & Aquariums:
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Arts Education:
Ohio Alliance for Arts Education
Ohio Music Education Association
Ohio Art Education Association
Artists of All Abilities:
Theater/Performing Arts:
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