Advocacy Resources
Arts Education Advocacy Tools
Want to act, but aren’t sure where to begin? Explore these tools and tips to help you get started.
ArtScan
ArtScan is an online clearinghouse maintained by the Arts Education Partnership (AEP) providing information on state-level policies related to arts education.
ArtsEdSearch
Find research focused on the outcomes of arts education for students and educators with AEP’s ArtsEdSearch.
Visual Arts Matter
This collaborative document between Arts Education Partnership (AEP) and NAEA is a valuable resource for information on the benefits of visual arts education for all students.
Arts Education Alliance Videos
Current Campaigns
Take action by participating in the “Support Federal Funding Impacting Arts Education- FY 2026” campaign.
Federal Funding to Support Arts Education
The Arts Education Alliance has created resources to help arts education advocates understand federal funding and take action.
10 Lessons the Arts Teach
Elliot Eisner developed a list of lessons capturing the importance of teaching the arts. Download and share the classic 10 Lessons the Arts Teach.