The Arts Mean Business: The Creative Coalition To Make the Case on Capitol Hill

Following the strategic groundwork laid at the National Arts Advocacy Summit – Davos in the Desert, The Creative Coalition is heading to Capitol Hill on April 25, 2025, for their annual Right To Bear Arts Day, making the case that investing in the arts fuel's economic growth, job creation, and thriving local communities. The Arts Advocacy Summit convened 50 top thought leaders from the arts and business sectors—including C-suite executives, policymakers, actors, musicians, media personalities, senior entertainment executives, and artists—to craft a comprehensive roadmap for advancing arts funding at the federal level. Now, with a strategic plan in place, The Creative Coalition’s delegation is prepared to champion the economic, educational, and social benefits of the arts directly with lawmakers.  Led by The Creative Coalition’s President and Actor Tim Daly (Emmy Nominee, Madam Secretary) and CEO Robin Bronk, the 2025 Delegation includes The esteemed delegation includes Iain Armitage (Young Sheldon), Diedrich Bader (Running Point), Rachel Bloom (Emmy Winner, Golden Globe Winner, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Alex Borstein (Multi-Emmy Winner, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Amy Brenneman (Emmy Nominee, The Old Man), Mehcad Brooks (Law & Order), Pauline Chalamet (The Sex Lives of College Girls), Michael Chiklis (Emmy Winner, Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty) Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs) Marg Helgenberger (Emmy Winner, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), Rachael Harris (Lucifer), Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus), Richard Kind (Emmy Nominee, Only Murders in the Building), Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek: Discovery), CCH Pounder (Emmy Nominee, NCIS), and Lorraine Toussaint (Queen Sugar) and others TBA.  The Hollywood Reporter is the official Media Partner of the Right To Bear Arts Day.

Immediately after the Advocacy Day, The Creative Coalition will host the 24th Annual Right To Bear Arts Benefit Gala Dinner on the evening of April 25, 2025. This annual premier event brings together members of Congress, policymakers, business leaders, and entertainment industry luminaries to celebrate the power of the arts. Hosted by The Creative Coalition’s celebrity delegation, the gala will highlight the importance of arts funding in strengthening communities, driving economic innovation, and enhancing education. For ticketing and sponsorship opportunities, CLICK HERE.

The Arts: A Proven Economic Powerhouse

"The arts are not just a cultural asset—they are a cornerstone of economic growth and national prosperity," said Tim Daly, Actor and President of The Creative Coalition. "The arts sector generated over $1.1 trillion in 2022, accounting for 4.3% of the US GDP. More than 3.48 million Americans rely on arts-related jobs. Investing in the arts is one of the most effective ways to drive economic growth, job creation, and innovation."

Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition, underscored the urgent need for federal support, "Every $1 invested in the arts generates nearly $9 in economic activity—fueling job creation, small business growth, and community development. Yet, federal arts funding remains a fraction of a percent of the national budget. Supporting the arts isn’t charity—it’s sound economic policy. Strong arts programs correlate with lower crime rates, thriving local economies, and higher student achievement. It’s time for policymakers to recognize the arts as a national priority."

With the strategic framework established at the National Arts Advocacy Summit, The Creative Coalition’s Delegation is prepared to engage with key lawmakers to advocate for increased federal arts funding, ensuring that the arts remain central to national policy discussions.

Since its founding, The Creative Coalition has been at the forefront of arts advocacy, mobilizing the entertainment industry to champion policies that support arts education and public funding. Right To Bear Arts Day 2025 transforms strategy into action, reinforcing the importance of the creative economy.