What We Do
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promote access and equity to create a city where every New Yorker can engage in culture
work for sound public policy that better support culture and community
fight for sustainable public funding for cultural groups of every size in every borough
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Create and maintain a network of cultural groups working throughout NYC
Coordinate public forums with elected officials and member events to address issues of concern for communities
Lead social media and online outreach campaigns raising visibility and support for culture
Connect with citizens engaged with culture in their communities, schools, senior centers
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Collect and collate data from a wide variety of sources on the availability, practice, and impact of culture
Create usable one-sheets of easy-to-understand data on culture and arts for use in advocacy efforts by members
Serve as a resource hub disseminating articles and studies and providing advocacy resources in the member section of the web site