Dear Arts Advocate,
Thank you for your continued commitment to our community’s state and local advocacy. The Cultural Alliance is proud to be your partner and voice in the halls of government.
City of Philadelphia City budget negotiations between the Parker administration and City Council are underway. This week, Cultural Alliance President & CEO, Patty Wilson Aden, sent a letter to City Council members and Mayor Parker underscoring the need to maintain stable funding for the city’s arts and culture portfolio. The letter details the Cultural Alliance’s call for increased funding for Creative Philadelphia’s operations and Mural Arts’ programs, stable funding for Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF) in alignment with the position of PCF’s leadership, and equitable investments in city-owned cultural assets. This position reflects careful consideration of several factors and consultation conferring with key partners. You can read the full letter below. |
Budget negotiations are expected to culminate in early June, but that timeline is always subject to change. The City’s Home Rule Charter mandates that a budget must be passed by June 30. The Cultural Alliance will keep you apprised of any changes to the expected timeline. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania The General Assembly will return to the Capitol next week for the legislative session beginning Monday, June 2. Budget negotiations are in the early stages. As legislators finalize their priorities, it is important to advocate for critical cultural initiatives that impact organizations across the state and especially in Southeastern Pennsylvania. By emailing your district legislators and legislative leadership, you can support PA Museum’s request to maintain funding to the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) Grants to Museums line item. These grants support museums, historic sites, and historical societies across the Philadelphia region. Last year, the General Assembly appropriated $4 million to this line item. A $2 million allocation is proposed this year. We need your help urging legislators to add $2 million to maintain stable funding for PHMC. Please take two minutes using the link below to email your district legislators and leadership: |
Support the Cultural Alliance The Cultural Alliance is a tireless advocate for arts and culture. By supporting the Cultural Alliance, you are taking action to protect our creative community. | |
Please note: Our office has moved a few floors up in the Philadelphia Building (1315 Walnut Street). Please note our new mailing address: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance The Philadelphia Building 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101 (previously suite 732) Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
