Our advocacy efforts are year-round. Remember, it is never too late for new advocates to get involved and make their voices heard. Find out below how you can contact elected officials, get sample scripts and even "Adopt-a-Legislator."
Get contacts for all members of the Missouri House of Representatives, the Senate and the Office of the Governor. Or contact the Capitol switchboard directly at 573-751-2000.
Learn the name and background information of your State Representative and State Senator. All you need is your zip code!
Not sure what to say? We have you covered! Download sample phone scripts and a sample letter to the Governor.
Take your message to the Capitol during Arts Advocacy Week! It's our annual effort to contact all elected officials during their legislative session.
Make sure you are on our email list serve to receive the latest Action Alerts during the legislative session. Knowing who to write at the right time is key to effective advocacy. Contact us and stay informed of the latest action at the State Capitol in Jefferson City.
We need your help to educate elected officials about the importance of the arts in Missouri. Sign on to be a part of MCA’s Adopt-A-Legislator program and “adopt” one or more legislators from your area. We’ll send you tips for staying in touch with them about issues that are important to Missouri arts!
The arts make Missouri a better place to live, learn, work, visit, and do business. Missouri should seize the once in a generation opportunity to use both state and federal funds to restore the creative sector’s place as a key economic driver and to ensure that art, culture, and creativity are essential to Missouri’s future.
NON-RESIDENT ATHLETE AND ENTERTAINER TAX
The Non-resident Athletes and Entertainers Tax (A&E Tax) is a personal income tax paid by professional athletes and entertainers when they play or perform in Missouri. By statute (Section 143.183 RSMo), 60% of the funds should be allocated to the Missouri Arts Council Trust Fund. The A&E Tax has been collected since 1994 but it has never been distributed as intended. Beginning in FY24, this earmarked revenue stream should not be used to cover other state expenses.
ARTS EDUCATION IN MISSOURI SCHOOLS
Missouri Citizens for the Arts and the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education believe that Missouri’s K–12 students deserve access to quality education in the fine arts — music, visual arts, theatre, media arts, and dance. In addition to having its own intrinsic value, arts education stimulates compassion and empathy, develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and often increases aptitude for learning in other disciplines from writing to science.
MISSOURI FINE ARTS ACADEMY
Missouri Citizens for the Arts is requesting $1 million to support the 2025 Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA), a two-week summer residential program at Missouri State University for highly motivated high school students who study visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, and music. MCA also supports funding for the Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA), a three-week summer residential program at the University of Missouri for 330 academically gifted students. The funding will ensure that students of limited financial means can participate.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
MCA supports state funding for capital improvement projects for arts and cultural facilities in Missouri.
Download a PDF of MCA's 2023/24 Advocacy Agenda HERE.
Download resources like our Advocacy toolkit and training powerpoint HERE.
Learn the name and background information of your State Representative and State Senator! Click HERE and enter your address and zip code. Contact them today and make your voice heard!
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