Arts Advocacy Quiz #1

Meeting with Your Legislators

Are you planning to meet with your legislators to advocate for public funding of the arts? Take this quiz to polish your skills!

What is the best time to meet with a legislator?

Before a bill is being passed

When the legislature or Congress is out of session

Before asking for a vote or for funding

When you have free time

When you meet a legislator, which of the below should you NOT do?

Be a good listener

Prepare talking points and stick to them

Leave behind helpful handouts

Show your passion by raising your voice

If a legislator seems opposed to your position, you should:

Try to convince them that they are wrong and you are right

Listen respectfully to their position

End the meeting and depart

Suggest that they should change their views

What should you do if the legislator or a staff member poses a question for which you do not have an answer?

Try to make up facts

Immediately call someone to find out the answer

Politely state you do not know the answer and will get back to them after the meeting

Try to change the topic of discussion

Which of the following can be a helpful strategy while developing a relationship with your legislator?

Sending gifts

Developing relationships with their staff members

Writing multiple e-mails

Popping by their office without an appointment

Which of the below is NOT a good practice after meeting a legislator?

Following up with their staff

Sending a thank-you note highlighting important points from the meeting

Posting on social media how little the legislator knows about public funding of the arts

Inviting them to a local arts event that is funded by your agency

Meeting a Legislator

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