
WHY ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS
Advocating for the arts helps promote creativity in our communities and schools. Arts Fort Worth advocates for the arts by supporting the following organizations and by visiting with legislators to ensure our laws are making art happen. How can you advocate for the arts? Vote! Supporting candidates that prioritize the arts, casting your vote, and contacting your representatives on issues are all ways that everyday citizens can ensure the arts are continually funded.
Mayoral Run-off Edition
Forum on the Arts
Arts Fort Worth has edited down the original, live Mayoral Forum to highlight the answers of run-off candidates Mattie Parker and Deborah Peoples. With questions submitted by the arts community, viewers will hear directly from the candidates on their plans to support the arts as Mayor of Fort Worth. Watch this virtual forum by clicking the image. Thank you to our event sponsor The Meeting Squad for making this forum possible, as well as Estrus Tucker for moderating this forum.
2021 Mayoral Candidate
Forum on the Arts
Join Arts Fort Worth for a forum with the Fort Worth 2021 mayoral candidates. With questions submitted by the arts community, you'll hear directly from the candidates on their plans to support the arts as Mayor of Fort Worth. Watch this virtual forum by clicking the image. Thank you to our event sponsor The Meeting Squad for making this forum possible.
Fort Worth City Council
2021 Voter's Guide
As part of Arts Fort Worth's advocacy efforts, Arts Fort Worth offered City Council candidates the opportunity to respond to a set of questions about issues important to the arts community in Fort Worth. This format gives voters the opportunity to compare the candidates' answers side-by-side.