The Creative Change Coalition will evolve and be informed and built by the people and organizations that engage with it.
There are many ways to be involved in Coalition activity.
Are there fees? Membership and participation in the Coalition is free.
What can my organization access?
-Searchable map showcasing your and peer organizations across the country
-Community of Practice sessions (virtual)
-Technical Assistance Workshops (virtual)
-Resource Hub
-Platform for conversation and connection
-Targeted advocacy and research working groups
-In-person convenings
-Possible financial resources (see below)
-Other member-driven initiatives
Are there funding opportunities? The primary goal of the Coalition is to support members with network connections, technical assistance and by supporting shared advocacy and research. The Coalition may pilot financial resources to support member-led exchanges and local convenings this coming year. Over time, there may be other funding opportunities as they make sense for the mission of the Coalition.
Is there a time commitment? Participate as much or as little as is useful to you and your work.
What does some of the learning look like in practice? See examples on our EVENTS page. Future sessions will also be designed and informed by the ideas and input of the members.
What if I have ideas for content or collaboration? Fantastic! We will be looking to the members for content ideas (and gaps). Additionally, if you have an idea for collaborating or partnering with the Coalition, or you just want to start a conversation, email: sara@springboardforthearts.org. We’d love to hear from you.
Ways to Be Involved
If you are staff of an organization and want to engage and grow with the Coalition, and your organization's work:
- - Is rooted and impacts the communities in a place/location
- - Centers people
- - Is focused on direct programming
- - Embraces and pays artists, creative workers, and culture bearers as changemakers and leaders
- - Builds power and agency of communities
- - Is community-informed and equity-centered
Share a bit about yourself via the coalition interest form. You'll gain access to coalition activities and resources based on your responses.
If you are staff of an organization that supports or resources this work but does not directly implement programming:
Sign up for our newsletter via the Creative Change Coalition interest form to stay updated on news, offerings, and more.
Examples include: federal and state departments, national sector associations, arts institutions, advocacy organizations, and foundations.
If you are an individual artist, organizer, consultant, and/or new to place-based & equity-focused community work:
Sign up for our newsletter via the Creative Change Coalition interest form to stay updated on news, offerings, and more.
Participate in the many coalition public offerings presented by the Creative Change Coalition.