Empower Your Advocacy: Join the Creative Ohio Advocacy Leadership Institute
Are you someone who is interested in the arts, culture, creativity, and advocacy? Consider joining Creative Ohio Advocacy Leadership Institute (ALI), which will help you gain practical tools to advocacy with confidence.
CreativeOhio is an advocacy organization and the collective voice for those in roles related to arts, culture, and other creative fields throughout the state. The organization works to increase public funding and support creatives through advocacy, education, and engagement.
ALI is geared toward individuals in the creative fields of Ohio who are looking to sharpen their advocacy skills and join a network of those who champion the arts. More specifically, the leadership institute is meant for the following:
Who Qualifies for ALI
The program is for artsand culture professionals, like those in performing arts, museums, philanthropy, and higher education, who want to lead advocacy for Ohio’s creative scene. Professionals who fit the following categories are encouraged to apply:
Arts administrators and cultural leaders
Nonprofit executives
Advancement, development, and communications professionals
Government, media, and business leaders with a strong commitment to the creative arts
Program Details
If you’re selected, you’ll need to:
– Agree to the Time Commitment: Participate in a six-month program from May to October.
– Remain Active in Ohio’s Creative Scene: Attend monthly in-person sessions in cultural spots around Ohio. These include workshops, learning about legislation, and visiting various sites.
What ALI Graduates Gain:
–Knowledge
An understanding of legislative processes, how to gain public funding, and the influence creative fields have on the economy.
-Know-How
An understanding of how to use practical tools to advocate with your organization, your community, as well as for creativity and the arts statewide.
-Networking
Relationships with policymakers and a peer cohort of creative leaders from across Ohio.
-Certification
Graduates will be Certified Creative Sector Advocates.
Application Details
– How Applicants Are Chosen: A committee selects about 25 diverse participants from around Ohio based on their leadership potential and impact.
– Cost: It costs $1,500 to join, but scholarships are available to make it affordable for different organizations.
Applications open in early January and close in mid-February each year. For more information and to apply, visit CreativeOhio.