Create the Vote CT
Support Arts Champions November 8th!
If we want the arts to thrive, we need to support arts champions! Are you ready to support yours? The candidates we support this November will be legislators making decisions about budget priorities in 2023 and they’ll be the ones who will support policies that benefit the arts community. If we want the arts to be…
Read MoreA Year of Accomplishments with CAA
Connecticut began 2019 with the inauguration of Governor Ned Lamont following an election in which CAA’s Create the Vote CT campaign encouraged candidates and voters to consider the impact of arts and culture on our towns and cities, schools, and economy. As a result of CAA’s efforts, the new Governor formed an Arts, Culture and Tourism Transition Policy…
Read MoreIt’s Time to CREATE THE VOTE!
You’ve read the gubernatorial candidates’ responses to our questionnaire, you’ve learned where they each stand on issues affecting arts and culture, and now it’s time to VOTE! Election Day is tomorrow! Here are three steps you can take to help get out the vote on November 6: SHARE the graphic above or any of the…
Read MoreCandidates Agree that Arts Are a Solution for Private Investment
Over the past months, we’ve collected responses to six questions about arts and culture from each of the gubernatorial candidates. In the final weeks before Election Day, we’ve focused on the candidates’ responses to specific questions. The spotlight this week is on arts, private investment, and tourism. The Candidates Agree that Investment in the Arts Generates More Private…
Read MoreCandidates Agree that Arts Are a Solution for Education
Over the past months, we’ve collected responses to six questions about arts and culture from each of the gubernatorial candidates. In the next weeks, we’re going to focus on the candidates’ responses to specific questions. The spotlight this week is on education. Did you know: Students with arts instruction are three times more likely to be recognized for…
Read MoreCandidates Agree that Arts are a Solution for Our Cities
Over the past months, we’ve collected responses to six questions about arts and culture from each of the gubernatorial candidates. In the next weeks, we’re going to focus on the candidates’ responses to specific questions. This week, we spotlight the candidates’ solutions for creating vibrant cities that will attract and retain talent. CTV: As governor,…
Read MoreState Arts Alliances Launch “Create the Vote”
In an election-year effort to draw attention to the importance of arts and culture to the state’s economy and welfare, the Connecticut Arts Alliance (CAA) and Connecticut Alliance for Arts Education (CAAE) have announced the launch of a campaign to “Create the Vote†in this year’s gubernatorial and other elections. All voters are encouraged…
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