join us in advocating

FOR THE ARTS

At the Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE), we are passionate about the transformative power of the arts. We believe that arts advocacy is essential to ensuring that arts and culture remain vibrant, accessible, and valued in our community. Through our advocacy efforts, we aim to influence policies, secure funding, and build partnerships that support the arts sector, benefiting everyone who lives, works, and creates in Eugene.

Arts Advocacy

Why Arts Advocacy Matters

Advocacy allows us to drive positive change on a scale that no single organization can achieve alone. By coming together as a unified voice, we can shape policies that protect and promote the arts, ensuring that they continue to enrich our community. Whether it’s through securing public funding, fostering private investment, or building coalitions, our work in advocacy is about creating a sustainable and thriving arts ecosystem.

A Positive Approach

We believe in a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to arts advocacy. By staying ahead of trends, forging strong partnerships, and developing well-formulated solutions, we position ourselves to effectively influence decisions that impact the arts. Our advocacy efforts focus on several key areas:

Coalition Building

COALITION BUILDING

Forging partnerships and alliances to strengthen our impact.

Staying Informed

STAYING INFORMED

Keeping up-to-date with trends and developments in arts advocacy.

Connecting Resources

CONNECTING TO RESOURCES

Providing access to essential tools and resources for arts advocacy.

Public Funding

PUBLIC FUNDING

Promoting pro-arts policies to protect and increase public funding for arts and culture, uniting arts advocates in Eugene.

Private Investments

PRIVATE INVESTMENT

Encouraging a supportive ecosystem for private investment in the arts, highlighting social and economic benefits to attract investors.

Become An Advocate

Advocacy is a shared responsibility, and we invite you to join us in championing the arts. Whether you’re an artist, a business leader, or a community member, your voice matters. Together, we can advance the goals and policies that will elevate the arts and
ensure they remain a cornerstone of our community.

LEARN MORE & GET INVOLVED
Explore how you can get involved in our advocacy efforts and help us shape the future of arts and culture in Eugene. Contact us to learn more about our initiatives and how you can contribute to this vital work.

director@artsbusinessalliance.org
(541) 242-2364

Advocating for the arts