Let’s build a more creative California. We’re helping every Californian become an advocate for the arts – from raising awareness on why the arts are so important, to providing programs and services that make our state’s creative sector stronger than ever.

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We’re helping every Californian become an advocate for the arts – from raising awareness on why the arts are so important, to providing programs and services that make our state’s creative sector stronger than ever.

Let’s build a more creative California

Learn how the arts advance our economy and society

Information for California's arts organizations

Webinars and conversations with arts advocates

Reports that drive our programs and services

Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month

CA Arts & Culture Summit

Arts Advocacy Day

Upcoming events and activities

2024-25 Governor’s January Budget Proposal

Art Work is Real Work

Governor Newsom Announces Appointment for Executive Director of the California Arts Council

CAC announces Creative Economy Working Group

Arts advocacy news and articles

Press Release: Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month 2024

Summit Press Release: 2024

Arts Advocacy Day Press Release: 2024

Recent press releases

Engage with the creative community

Make a case for the arts to local leadership

Help spread awareness of the arts

Get involved in programs across CA

Arts for LA Director of Development

County of Marin - Senior Program Coordinator

Intersection for the Arts - Finance Manager

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Our sister organization California Arts Advocates is hard at work driving policy change and working to increase and allocate funding to the areas that need it the most.

Change starts with advocacy