Arts, culture, and creativity animate every corner of the Commonwealth. But why are we often last when it comes to public funding and town decisions that affect our ability to make a difference in our communities?
In Arts Advocacy 101, we dig in and discover how to make our case, turn elected officials into arts champions, and use our creative skill set to build a movement that grows support for artists, cultural organizations, and creative workers across Cape Cod.
No materials needed.
Wednesday, March 31, 2027, 5:30 to 7 PM, in person at the JFK Museum in Hyannis. Free for Arts Foundation members, $15 for non-members.
About Emily Ruddock
Emily Ruddock is a nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic and management roles. Since 2019, she has served as Executive Director of MASSCreative, where she leads statewide efforts to advance a more inclusive and vibrant creative sector through advocacy, leadership development, and public policy. Under her leadership, MASSCreative has expanded its statewide reach, deepened cross-sector partnerships, and strengthened the role of arts and culture in Massachusetts’ economy, education system, and community development.
Ruddock previously served as the first director of Lynn’s Downtown Cultural District, where her work led to expanded cultural programming, public art initiatives, and the city’s first Public Art Commission. Earlier in her career, she worked as a theatre producer and casting director, beginning at Actors Theatre of Louisville, where she collaborated on over 30 world premieres through the Humana Festival of New American Plays.
She co-founded the national Creative States Coalition, serves on Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s Innovation Advisory Council and the Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits’ Policy Committee, and holds an MPA from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and a BA from Mount Holyoke College.
Questions? Contact Amy Neill at aneill@artsfoundation.org