Contact Your Florida Representative
Arts funding matters. Youth theatre matters. And a quick email from you can help remind our state leaders that programs like Center Stage are making a real impact on Florida families.
It only takes a few minutes.
Step 1: Find Your Florida Representative
Step 2: Find Your Florida Senator
Step 3: Copy, paste, and send the email below
In addition to your Represntative and Senator, please consider the chairs of the TED Committee Chairs
Jason.Shoaf@flhouse.gov, Chair
Fiona.McFarland@flhouse.gov, Co-Chair
Subject: Please Support Florida Arts & Culture Funding
Dear Representative/Senator [Last Name],
I am writing to ask you to continue supporting strong funding for arts and culture programs in Florida.
Organizations like Center Stage Youth Theatre, also known as Happystars Youth Program, provide students with opportunities to grow in confidence, creativity, leadership, teamwork, and empathy while also bringing families and communities together.
I was disappointed to hear that proposed arts funding was reduced during conference discussions, and I respectfully ask that you maintain the House funding recommendations for:
(row 150) Culture Builds Florida at $3,058,968
(row 149) Cultural and Museum Grants at $23,000,000
(row 160) Cultural Facilities at $5,089,656
These programs make a real difference for nonprofit arts organizations and the families they serve throughout Florida.
Thank you for your time, your leadership, and your continued support of arts and culture in our state.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]