NALAC Advocacy Leadership Institute 2015 Guidelines

Advocacy Leadership Institute The 2015 NALAC Advocacy Leadership Institute (ALI) is a three-day intensive, hands-on training that builds advocacy skills and knowledge about the role of government and public institutions in the arts field. Applications to the ALI are accepted from all alumni of the NALAC Leadership Institute (Alumni). A group of 10-15 participants will be selected to attend the ALI in Washington, D.C., where Congressional Staff and experienced arts advocates will impart skills to enhance efforts on behalf of Latino arts and culture. Highlights of the 2015 NALAC Advocacy Leadership Institute include: training at the Smithsonian Latino Center, meetings with noted political leaders on Capitol Hill and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, meetings with senior staff at the National Endowment for the Arts and a visit to the White House Office of Public Engagement.

NALAC Mission The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to the promotion, advancement, development, and cultivation of the Latino arts field. In this capacity, NALAC stimulates and facilitates intergenerational dialogues among disciplines, languages, and traditional/contemporary expressions.

Goals • Cultivate a deeper understanding of the

frameworks involved in shaping cultural policy, and its impact on Latino artistic production and social justice;

• Provide research and instruction on advocacy protocols and strategies;

• Deliver immersion training via preparatory research and assignments, instruction, site visits and consultations;

• Develop competencies for meaningful communication with local and state elected officials, and with national congressional representatives and staff;

• Build relationships and initiate dialogue with policy makers to promote understanding of the Latino arts sector’s needs while asserting the role of the arts in sustaining viable communities;

• Equip Alumni with necessary tools to lead proactive efforts in their respective communities, and to deliver effective messages that will help broaden support for the arts; and,

• Nurture Alumni as an engaged group of active Latino arts sector advocates.

Important Dates • Guidelines Published November 2014 • Technical Assistance thru January 26, 2015 • Application Deadline January 29, 2015 • Notification February 16, 2014 • Institute Dates in Washington, DC

April 28–30, 2015 * * Dates are subject to change based on Congressional calendar.

How to Apply Review ALI Guidelines at www.nalac.org/ali. Submit Materials Online Online Profile and Narrative Essay must be completed and submitted electronically via the online system by the posted deadline. https://nalac.submittable.com/submit.

Deadline to Apply Complete applications must be submitted online no later than January 29, 2015, 11:59 pm Central Time

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Overview Advocacy Leadership Institute Dates The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) will host its 5th NALAC Advocacy Leadership Institute on April 28–30, 2015 in Washington, DC. Curriculum The NALAC Advocacy Leadership Institute curriculum is based on developing the capacity and potential of Latino artists and cultural workers to shape arts policy on the national and international stage. This lens provides the framework for all Institute presentations, discussions, and exercises. Topics and activities include: Art and Community Building National Arts Advocacy Efforts Congressional Hispanic Caucus Overview National Endowment for the Arts Meeting Congressional Visits Preparation and Advice for Congressional Visits Legislative Process Overview Successful Advocacy Models National Advocacy Organizations White House Office of Public Engagement Advocacy Leadership Institute Core Faculty The NALAC Advocacy Leadership Institute Faculty consists of nationally recognized professionals and leaders in the arts and cultural field. In addition to the core faculty, the Institute includes several guest faculty members. Detailed bios for core faculty and a listing of guest faculty can be found at www.nalac.org/ali.

• Abel López , Associate Producing Director of GALA Hispanic Theatre (Washington, DC) • Rosalba Rolón , Artistic Director of Pregones Theater, (Bronx, NY) • María López De León, Executive Director and board member of the National Association of Latino Arts and

Cultures (NALAC). Eligibility Requirements This training is open to alumni of the NALAC Leadership Institute. Please also note that past attendees of the Advocacy Leadership Institute are not eligible to apply. At the time an application is submitted:

• Applicant must be an Alumni of the NALAC Leadership Institute; and • Applicant must be an Individual or Organizational Member of NALAC.

To renew or establish membership, visit http://www.nalactienda.org/.

National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures

1208 Buena Vista San Antonio, Texas 78207

QUESTIONS? Adriana Gallego, Deputy Director

210.432.3982 I agallego@nalac.org

Estimated Costs* Total Estimated Cost to Participant is $820 Tuition $325: Three days of intensive onsite training. Lodging $420: 4 nights hotel, shared double occupancy. Dinner $75: Average cost is $25 per day for 3 evenings. NALAC will cover the following costs: Round-trip Travel to D.C.; Daytime Meals; Reception; Transportation. *Most state and local arts agencies will match the cost of tuition and other costs to attend the Institute. Contact your state or local arts agency for details. http://www.nasaa-arts.org/About/State-Arts-Agency-Directory.php.

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FUNDING PARTNERS NALAC’s work is made possible with generous support from Southwest Airlines; Surdna Foundation; The Castellano Family Foundation; The Nathan Cummings Foundation; Smithsonian Latino Center; members of NALAC and our volunteers.

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How to Apply Deadline: Monday, January 29, 2015 11:59 p.m. Central Time All application materials must be submitted electronically via the online system by the posted deadline. You may link to the online application system via https://nalac.submittable.com/submit. Prepare application Step 1 Renew or establish NALAC membership. To become a member, visit http://www.nalactienda.org/. Step 2 Carefully review the 2015 Advocacy Leadership Institute Guidelines. Follow instructions to ensure that your

application materials are complete. An incomplete application will result in disqualification. Step 3 Prepare responses for the Online Application Form and Online Narrative Essay.

The online application form will guide you through the following questions: Background

1. How did you learn about the Advocacy Leadership Institute? 2. What year did you attend the NALAC Leadership Institute? 3. Are you a student? If yes, please indicate field of study and level. 4. Are you an artist? If yes, please indicate artistic discipline(s) and number of years working as an artist. 5. Enter your current title/position. 6. Place of employment. (Please enter the name of your current place of employment, or indicate if you are self-

employed, retired, unemployed, or other.) 7. If applicable, how many years have you worked with the above-mentioned employer? 8. Enter your brief 100-word biography

US Congressional District Locate your congressional district information with these links: • United States House of Representatives: http://house.gov • United States Senate: http://www.senate.gov

Based on your street address, enter your Congressional district number. Enter the name and contact information for your US Senator. Enter the name and contact information for your US Representative. State Governor and Legislative District Locate your governor and legislative district information with these links:

• State Governor: http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Governors.shtml • State Legislature: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/state-legislatures.html

Based on your street address, enter your State legislative district number. Enter the name and contact information for your State Governor. Enter the name and contact information for your State Representative. Enter the name and contact information for your State Senator. Narrative Essay Answer all of the following questions in narrative form. Maximum 800 word count.

1. Why do you want to attend the Advocacy Leadership Institute in Washington, DC? 2. Have you participated in local, regional or national arts advocacy efforts? If yes, provide specific information

about the advocacy effort(s), the actions taken, the issues raised and the role you played. Describe the outcomes of those advocacy efforts.

3. What role does advocacy play in influencing policy-making decisions that affect the Latino arts field? 4. What do you feel is the most critical advocacy issue facing the Latino arts field today? 5. What skills and information do you hope to gain by attending the Advocacy Leadership Institute and how will

you utilize these skills in your work? Submit application Step 4 Go to NALAC submission manager: https://nalac.submittable.com/submit. Step 5 Create a Submittable account. If you already have an account with Submittable, login. Step 6 Enter contact information and continue. Step 7 The online application form will guide you through a series of standard questions. Step 8 Type (or paste) your responses to the narrative essay directly onto the online form. Step 9 Click "Apply Now" to submit your complete application. You will receive an email confirmation upon submission.

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