Communicating with your Legislator

• Introduce yourself & give him/her your contact info to keep in touch.
• If you are a constituent, say so!
• Keep in touch year-round on any issues important to you—not just the arts.
• Identify bills by number & tell personal stories.
• State your position clearly and express the action you want the legislator to take.

The Etiquette of Advocacy

• Use the “catch more flies with honey” approach.
• Call for an appointment—don’t just drop in.
• Focus on a single issue at a time.
• Listen to your legislator’s interests and find a way to connect them with the arts.
• Practice the golden rule—don’t be angry or argumentative.
• Thank them for their attention to your concern.
• Share your experiences with AzAA.

Helpful Websites

• Track legislative bills--www.azleg.gov
• Arizona Commission on the Arts--www.AzArts.gov
• Arizona Alliance for Arts Education—www.artsed.org
• Arizona Capitol Times-- www.arizonacapitoltimes.com
• Arizona Secretary of State’s Office--www.azsos.gov
• Americans for the Arts--www.artsusa.org