A powerful coalition of community leaders, concerned citizens, and former board chairs, trustees, and donors has mobilized to protect the legacy of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art from what they recognize as an ill-conceived, costly attempted takeover by New College of Florida. The newly formed Citizens to Protect the Ringling is working to preserve the museum's 25-year, financially effective partnership with Florida State University (FSU), which would end under a recent proposal to transfer the museum's stewardship to New College – Florida’s smallest public college with an enrollment under 800 students. Citizens to Protect the Ringling has launched a comprehensive community education campaign about the proposed change and is providing resources for concerned citizens to take action. The organization’s website – protectringling.org – offers guidance on contacting state legislators, including customizable email templates and direct links to elected officials.