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Visualize a World Where Support for the Arts Abounds. . .Take Action! Get Creative with NAEA Advocacy
Have your voice heard in your backyard and on Capitol Hill. You have creativity flowing from your fingertips. It's time we bring that energy and vision to art education advocacy! As educators, we believe in both the intrinsic and instrumental values of the arts. But does your elected representative? Does your local media understand the importance of the arts in education? Who needs to hear your voice? What are the Critical Legislative Issues affecting art education? Advocate today to advance art education!
"The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create." -Barack Obama
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CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS
Tell decision-makers what art education means to you today!
Schedule a visit with your congresswoman or congressman
Write a letter to your senator
Make a phone call to Capitol Hill
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»U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Releases Letter in Support of Arts Education. On Thursday, August 13, 2009, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan released a letter in support of arts education. The letter is directed to school and education community leaders.
Become a member of the Arts Action Fund (AAF), and take the first step in fighting for arts funding and arts education. The AAF is building a nationwide army of 100,000 citizen activists who will help guarantee that arts-friendly public policies are adopted in your community and across the country.
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To really make a difference, they need united voices working together -- which can only be achieved with your help. Tell your friends why you are an advocate for the arts and encourage them to do something about arts funding and arts education by signing up for the Arts Action Fund.
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ADVOCACY VIDEOS |
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The value of arts education: A video. From Arts | Learning.
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| "Art". This animated music video of artistic ideas is by Director Andrea Dorfman and set to the Tanya Davis song, "Art." Have your volume turned up for this catchy tune! |
| "Let Them Be Heard". From the 2008 NAEA National Convention, New Orleans, LA. Credits: Susan Sward, Art Teacher & Wizard, and Emily Pichette, Student, Class of 2009, West Warwick High School, West Warwick, RI. |
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