Posts tagged with 'Joy, Ra'

Give Voice to a Creative State: The Future of Arts Advocacy in Illinois

Ra Joy, Executive Director of Arts Alliance Illinois

The Cultural Policy Center breaks from its usual lecture format this week to host a discussion with Mr. Joy. Through its members, partners, and advocates, Arts Alliance Illinois operates as the hub of the largest, most connected statewide arts advocacy network in the country. Join us to discuss policy opportunities and challenges facing the arts and cultural sector in Illinois.

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The New Chicago Cultural Plan: Looking ahead or a retread?

Nick Rabkin, associate of the Cultural Policy Center and consultant on the Chicago Cultural Plan

Ra Joy, executive director of Arts Alliance Illinois

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Discussions with Practitioners — Cultural Policy from the Perspective of Arts Advocacy

A conversation with Ra Joy, Executive Director at Arts Alliance Illinois

The Cultural Policy Center breaks from its usual workshop format this week to host an informal discussion with Mr. Joy. Please bring your questions about lobbying for the arts in a time of scarce and decreasing funding, how to foster the development of arts leaders, and how Chicago and Illinois fit into the national map of arts advocacy.

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