Become an Advocate
OPERA America represents the interests of the opera community before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. As a founding member of the
Performing Arts Alliance, OPERA America works with the performing arts field to advocate for the development of national policies that recognize and strengthen the contributions that the arts make to America.
OPERA America members receive timely information on legislative developments and advocacy opportunities through
AdvocacyLink, the Government Affairs listserv, e-mail updates and Action Alerts.
Yet the most effective advocacy begins on a local level. Below are tools and resources you can use to communicate the importance of opera and the performing arts to legislatures.
Tools:
- Quick Opera Facts provides information and data about the opera field.
- Performing Arts Alliance Web site provides performing arts advocates with instant access to communicate with members of Congress, an Advocacy 101 Guide, Rules on Inviting Members of Congress to Performances and Events, Congressional Voting Records and Summaries of Current Legislative Issues.
- Arts and Economic Prosperity demonstrates the key role played by the nonprofit arts and culture industry in strengthening our nation’s economy.
- U.S. Mayor’s 10 Point Plan for the Arts shows how our nation’s Mayor’s support the arts and culture.
Resources:
For more information on OPERA America’s advocacy activities, please contact OPERA America’s Government Affairs Office at 202-375-7523.