Creativity Connects: MASSCreative Arts Advocacy Day 2019
Channel: HowlRound Theatre Commons
Date: 2019-03-26

MASSCreative presented Creativity Connects: MASSCreative Arts Advocacy Day livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Tuesday 26 March 2019 at 7 a.m. PDT (San Francisco) / 9 a.m. CDT (Chicago) / 10 a.m. EDT (Boston).

On Tuesday 26 March 2019, the creative community came together for Creativity Connects: MASSCreative Arts Advocacy Day to show our state political leaders that arts and creativity should be an expected, recognized, and valued part of everyday life.

The event livestreamed from the Emerson Paramount Center in downtown Boston. After a morning of connecting with friends and colleagues, celebrating arts & culture, and sharpening our advocacy skills at the Paramount, we marched together to the State House. When we arrived, we met with our legislators about arts and cultural issues, including the state budget, arts education, and creative placemaking. 

Registration, breakfast, socializing at Emerson Paramount Center, Boston
6 a.m. PDT (San Francisco) / 8 a.m. CDT (Chicago) / 9 a.m. EDT (Boston)

Program
7 a.m. PDT (San Francisco) / 9 a.m. CDT (Chicago) / 10 a.m. EDT (Boston)

Welcome:

David Howse, Executive Director, ArtsEmerson
Anita Walker, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council
MASSCreative Policy Platform and Policy Briefings:

Access and participation to creativity for all
Strong and vibrant communities
Educated and well-rounded young people
Robust economy and supported creative workforce
Healthy and happy people
Strong and vibrant communities
Performances, including:

Youth musicians from Josiah Quincy Orchestra Program and Summer Street Brass Band
Sample legislative meeting role-play

Representative Mary Keefe (D-Worcester)
Erin Williams, Cultural Development Officer, City of Worcester
Huddle and plan for your legislative meetings with other arts advocates from your district

March from Emerson Paramount Center to the MA State House (with street bands!)

Boston Area Brigade of Activist Musicians (BABAM!)
Keytar Bear
Rara Bel Poze
Summer Street Brass Band