Policy Literacy for the Creative Sector

Policy Literacy for the Creative Sector is an open-source customizable template that includes three documents with researched content on the intersection of the creative sector and public policy.

This includes:

• the Slide Deck (Google Sheets)

• the Sample Script (Google Docs)

• the Bibliography & Resource Library (PDF)

Each document includes a user guide and/or tips for editing. 

The Template is for anyone who wants to learn or teach cultural policy and advocacy.

It was designed especially for:

• Affinity groups & cohorts of creative workers

• Small-budget entities who may not have resources/ or staffing dedicated to cultural policy and advocacy

• Students and anyone new to cultural policy and advocacy

Users can:

• Learn by reading the template materials and watching the launch event video

• Teach others with the template by editing the customizable materials for a specific audience

Creative workers and entities should help shape our democracy and future.

To do that, the template provides:

• Baseline information on government, cultural policy, and some of the systems that shaped the landscape of the creative sector today 

• Guiding questions to help you interpret information and find trusted sources

• A point of entry and guiding questions to find your place in policy and/or advocacy work, to organize, and to take action

• In-depth information on every content area (Instead, think of it as a 101.)

• Information on every geography, issue area, or role within in the creative sector—this is where you come in!

• ADC Consulting’s or Scansion’s methodologies for advocacy or policy 

• Information on how to use data and research in advocacy or policy

• A specific policy agenda

• The Slide Deck and Script are made to be used within Google Suite; therefore, the accessibility features are based on what Google currently offers for Google Slides and Google Docs.

• The Bibliography & Resource Library is in accessible PDF format, which includes alternative text for images and heading flow.

• All files were designed using sans serif fonts and simple design elements. Body copy is Century Gothic, a commonly requested font for accessibility.

• Slides have a predominantly white background with black text. Primary colors are used and WAG 3.1 color contrast guidelines were followed.

• Slide descriptions are included in speaker notes and alternative text is included for all images and icons.

The template is free and available for download on ADC Consulting’s website: www.consultginadc.com/policytemplate.

To access the template users must:

1. Complete the download form.

2. Agree to the terms and conditions.

3. Download the files directly from the email sent to your inbox. 

4. Please refrain from forwarding the email with the template links. 

The Policy Literacy for the Creative Sector Template is an open-source policy brief educational template for creative workers and entities. The Policy Literacy for the Creative Sector Template is comprised of four files: a Slide Deck, Sample Script, User Guide, and Bibliography & Resources Library (“the Template”).   By completing this form, accessing, using, or downloading the materials you accept and agree to be bound and abide by the following Terms of Use & Disclaimer. If you do not want to agree to these Terms of Use and Disclaimer, you must not access or use the Template.

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• Long Form: Policy Literacy for the Creative Sector Template © 2025 ADC Consulting, LLC. Conceived and Created by: Alejandra Duque Cifuentes, ADC Consulting and David Holland, Scansion. Except where otherwise noted, content on this Template is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution By NonCommercial 4.0 International license. Icons by Freepik. 

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Except where otherwise noted, content on this Template is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution By NonCommercial 4.0 International license. © 2025 ADC Consulting, LLC. Conceived and Created by: Alejandra Duque Cifuentes, ADC Consulting and David Holland, Scansion. Icons by Freepik. 

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