We believe the arts
boost local economies
serve public needs
support student achievement
The ADC promotes the study, creation, performance and enjoyment of dance in all forms. Interwoven with this work is advocacy. Advocacy efforts involve encouraging and supporting local, state, and federal policies that advance dance and other arts activities; developing networks with arts and education associations, businesses, corporations, and philanthropic foundations; and providing resources for our members to use in their own advocacy efforts.
What you can do now
- Pay attention to how your local and state legislators and school board members vote and tell them that you believe the arts are a vital part of your community and schools.
- Attend and promote arts events in your community
- Our e-newsletter, Footworks!, is a great way to stay informed on upcoming ADC Member events. Sign up today!
- Organize arts events for your community
- Purchase the Alabama Support the Arts license tag for your car
We encourage you to visit the following websites to learn more about the importance of advocating for the arts and what you can do to help.
- Alabama State Council on the Arts
- Alabama Arts Alliance
- Americans for the Arts
- Amp Up Arts
- Arts Collab
- Arts Education for All Act
- artsHERE
- Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
- Dance/USA
- Grantmakers in the Arts
- Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative
- National Dance Education Organization
- National Endowment for the Arts
- New England Foundation for the Arts
- Performing Arts Alliance
- South Arts
- US Regional Arts Organizations Grant Opportunity Database