A Day of Advocacy, Recognition & Presence
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A concise overview of the key issues, funding priorities, and impact of Arizona’s creative economy—designed to support conversations with legislators and staff. ​This will be provided to all attendees onsite, and can be left with legislators along with your legislative district profile (linked below). 
A full timeline of the day’s events, including gathering times, legislative activities, and evening reception details to help you plan your participation. 
A step-by-step guide to navigating the Capitol, engaging in conversations with policymakers, and confidently sharing your story and message. 
A simple framework for shaping your personal story, connecting it to impact data, and delivering a clear, compelling message to legislators.
Key facts, messaging, and talking points to support advocacy for arts education, including current gaps, progress, and policy priorities.
An overview of how arts funding works in Arizona, including state, federal, and private funding sources, current budget realities, and the economic impact of the creative sector statewide.
A district-specific snapshot showing how arts funding is invested locally, including grant totals, funded organizations, and real examples of community impact in your area.

Arizona Youth Art Month Festival (9:00–5:00 PM)


Held at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza by the Arizona Department of Education on Tuesday March 31, the Youth Art Month festival invites participants and legislators to experience the creativity of students statewide through performances, visual art exhibitions, and hands-on activities. The Momentum Summit is partnering with the Department of Education to engage participants in celebrating youth arts.
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This public event will feature performances and artwork by hundreds of students from across the state. ADE YAM Fest aims to highlight the positive impact of arts education, showcasing the creativity and skill of Arizona’s young artists. 

Conference Registrants and Arizona Creative Excellence Congress Participants are invited to enjoy the performances, volunteer in the student resource fair, and engage with directors and legislators throughout the day at YAM Fest. 

This is advocacy done the Arizona way: joyful, public, collaborative, visible, and community-powered.