Montana Cultural Advocacy
Our mission is to cultivate public support for the arts and unite Montanans to advocate for policies that enrich our creative communities.
Our Work
Educate
We inform voters and lawmakers about how public arts funding flows through Montana's economy and impacts every district, ensuring the public understands how legislative actions directly affect their access to arts programming.
Engage
We activate voices for the arts when critical policies are being made. By partnering with legislators, cross-sector networks, and associations, we synchronize statewide advocacy efforts to protect public funding.
Lead
We utilize our expertise in the cultural sector to guide advocacy efforts, serving as a trusted partner to help lawmakers navigate and draft effective arts policy.
Provide Resources
We equip Montanans with timely information on events affecting public funding, providing the tools and specific language necessary to confidently advocate to their elected officials.
The Bottom Line
Public investment in the arts delivers a fivefold return on investment: boosting economic productivity, improving education outcomes, fostering civic cohesion, facilitating good health, and preserving our cherished heritage.
In 2025, arts and culture generated $2.4 billion in economic value for Montana and $1.17 trillion for the nation.
$2.4 Billion
Every $1 in
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant funds leverages another $9 from other public and private sources.
9-1 Return on Investment
Arts and culture accounts for 3.34% of Montana’s total GDP ($2.4 Billion), contributing more economic value to the state than utilities or mining.
6th Largest
Industry
Arts and culture activities support 20,269 jobs in Montana (representing 3.79% of the state’s workforce).