CREATIVE ADVOCACY INSTITUTE

Learning, Organizing, and Realizing a Creative Massachusetts for All.

The Creative Advocacy Institute is an annual conference bringing together cultural policy thought leaders, artists, creatives, educators, culture bearers, arts administrators, teaching artists, students, public officials, and creative industry representatives from across the Commonwealth for advocacy learning, organizing leadership development, and networking.

The next Creative Advocacy Institute is scheduled for June 2025. Look out for more information about the schedule, tickets, and ways to participate.

CREATIVE ADVOCACY INSTITUTE: COMING IN JUNE 2025

CREATIVE ADVOCACY INSTITUTE: COMING IN JUNE 2025

  • The Creative Advocacy Institute is an annual statewide convening presented by and for the Massachusetts creative sector to increase advocacy learning, cultural policy leadership, and coalition-building towards a more inclusive and equitable creative sector for all residents. The convening will feature insightful conversations and workshops to strengthen cultural community organizing efforts and advocacy leadership across the Commonwealth.


    The inaugural Creative Advocacy Institute was held on May 17, 2024 in Lowell. We were proud to welcome Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, State Rep. Vanna Howard, and Quanice G. Floyd as featured speakers at the first convening.


    Stay tuned for more information about the 2025 Creative Advocacy Institute.

  • If you are a member of the creative sector, a supporter of arts, culture, and creativity, or a cultural community organizer - this Institute is for you!

    We welcome new and seasoned advocates, as well as emerging, midcareer, and established arts and culture professionals

  • Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Creative Advocacy Institute! We are not accepting formal applications yet for the 2025 Creative Advocacy Institute.


    If you are interested in volunteering at the 2025 Creative Advocacy Institute, please contact us at info@mass-creative.org and we will reach out.


    All volunteers are eligible for complimentary tickets to the Institute.

  • We are not accepting applications to lead a 2025 Creative Advocacy Institute panel or workshop at this time.


    If you are interested in leading a session or have an idea for a session topic, please contact us at info@mass-creative.org.

  • The Creative Advocacy Institute is possible thanks to support from participants and sponsors.


    If you are interested in sponsoring the 2025 Creative Advocacy Institute, please contact info@mass-creative.org for more information.