San Francisco Chronicle
Oakland moves to restore arts leadership position after community outcry
Council Member Carroll Fife said art “is economic development. It’s more butts in seats at shows.”
Blog
Immigrant Rights Solidarity Statement
California for the Arts is in solidarity with the immigrant community, which is being targeted by President Trump's bigotry and abuse of power. We recognize the vital role that all immigrants play in our cultural communities and national heritage.
Legislative & Budget Update
Arts Funding in Crisis: Take Action Now
Learn more about the latest federal and state-level developments impacting the arts and culture sector, and find out how you can take action to help address this growing crisis.
Arts & Health Initiative
This Initiative recognizes the arts as a powerful tool to enhance the health and well-being of our communities. One of the goals in our Vision 2030 Strategic Plan is to mobilize artists, culture bearers, creative workers, and community-centered arts and culture with other aligned sectors to develop public policies where arts and culture serve as drivers of community health and economic development.
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 support our state’s creative workforce and economy.
Learn
Learn how the arts advance our economy and society
Guides & Resources
Information for California's arts organizations
Video Library
Webinars and conversations with arts advocates
Research
Reports that drive our programs and services
Recent press releases
Engage
Engage with the creative community
Casemaking Resources
Make a case for the arts to local leadership
Campaigns
Help spread awareness of the arts
Our Programs
Get involved in programs across CA
Creative Opportunities
Change starts with advocacy
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.
caartsadvocates.org