Speak Softly and Advocate for the Arts
Ian David Moss has a blockbuster post today proposing that arts funding advocates stop shouting and e-blasting, and instead start doing business the way every other major industry lobby does: Quietly work behind the scenes with lawmakers and stakeholders to change minds and line up commitments. As Ian puts it succinctly: "Is our advocacy goal a widely seen news piece outlining all sides of the issue? Or, do we want a…