ADVOCACY

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Image of children creating art

Fighting for a Stronger Creative Ohio

Ohio’s creatives are integral to the Buckeye State, making it a special place to live, work, visit, and raise a family. The creative industries in Ohio account for more than $55 billion to our state’s economy, employ over 330,000 Ohioans, and generate nearly $4.5 billion in federal, state, and local taxes.

We need your help speaking out about our creative community’s importance in making Ohio a vibrant, creative, and innovative capital. To make it easy, we put together a toolkit you’ll find below. You’ll find useful research, social media campaigns, and downloadable graphics that will help strengthen your voice and make you a stronger advocate.

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ADVOCACY TOOLKIT

Our Advocacy Toolkit provides research, data, and resources to help educate advocates and equip them with the necessary tools to fight on behalf of arts and culture in Ohio.

This CreativeOhio report highlights the sector’s direct, indirect, and induced impact on jobs, tax revenue, and economic growth.

» Download the Report

An Advocacy 101 guide that covers a range of topics, including an overview of the legislative process, details on how a bill becomes a law, how to find your legislator and amplify your influence, tips for meeting your legislator, key talking points, and a legislative glossary.

» Download the Advocacy 101 Primer


The Economic Impact of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences report published in October 2023 by Americans for the Arts.

A one-stop guide to help you make informed decisions at the ballot box. Americans for the Arts Action Fund used metrics and analysis based on previous congressional voting records, sponsorship of key arts legislation, and participation in the cultural caucuses.

» Download the Report Card

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By Ohio Citizens for the Arts and BGSU Center for Regional Development

ACTION CENTER

Investments in Ohio’s creative industry will create thousands of jobs, add to state and local tax revenues, and serve underserved communities through education, health, and wellness programs. Such investments also support other sectors that benefit from increased travel and tourism.

Action Alerts

We Can’t Do It Without You

When it comes to creatives and the creative economy, your voice matters. Your elected officials depend on you to help them learn about the complicated issues they will be asked to support or oppose. They cannot be an expert on everything, so they turn to you as a resource and expert in your field.

Let your voice be heard. You can be an effective arts advocate. As one, we can make a difference for the arts.

With CreativeOhio’s Action Center, you can look up a legislator or a bill as well as participate in key advocacy campaigns through Action Alerts.

Data Center

Our Data Center is your hub to find the latest data and resources to energize your efforts in establishing creativity as a core economic driver.