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Arts Alliances: Networking, Advocacy, and Politics – Getting Involved Does Make a Difference
Denise Laurin | Olga Stefan | Ra Joy
Ra Joy is the Executive Director of the Illinois Arts Alliance. He is an artist and arts advocate with extensive experience in public policy and the congressional arena. As executive director for one of the premier statewide advocacy organization's in the nation, Mr. Joy oversees research, capacity building and communication efforts to advance widespread support for the arts and arts education in Illinois.
Prior to joining the Illinois Arts Alliance, Mr. Joy served for six years as a senior staffer for U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-9). Motivated by the belief that democracy is a verb and the instinct to be creative is universal, Mr. Joy serves as Chair of the Evanston Ethic Arts Festival and is a member of the board of directors for Mikva Challenge.
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Description: In this segment from a panel titled “Arts Alliances: Networking, Advocacy, and Politics” held at the SEA conference in February 2008,, panelists Ra Joy, Olga Stefan, and Denise Laurin share some tips about how to get involved in advocating for the arts by starting a dialogue with your local and national representatives. They discuss what to expect, what kind of response to expect, and how best to go about contacting your congressional representatives and local leaders.
Shoot Date: February 2008 |
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