We initiated our Arizona Arts Education Data Project in September 2018, and already we are beginning to see the results of this effort. The quantifiable data that immediately became available to us has informed many subsequent statewide conversations and advocacy efforts, provided tangible references for funders and policymakers, and have strengthened the collaborative relationships between the Arizona Citizens for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, and the Department of Education. The platform drives our collective initiatives and validates the need for intentional supports for Arts Education across our state.