Press Release
Fusing Arts Power and Policy Power: New GAAP Fellows Bridge Creative Practice with Advocacy
CA for the Arts is proud to announce the five members of the second GAAP cohort. Building on the success of the nation's first artist advocacy fellowship, GAAP Cohort 2 brings together diverse San Francisco and Oakland artists and culture bearers who are ready to transform their creative storytelling into strategic action for systemic change.
Save the Dates
ACCM 2026: Arts & Culture Summit and Arts Advocacy Day Dates Announced!
The 4th Annual CA Arts & Culture Summit will take place on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Sacramento, at both the Memorial Auditorium and the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Then, join us on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Capitol Park, Sacramento for Arts Advocacy Day, a vital moment to raise your voice and take action.
Arts & Health Initiative
Bridging Creativity & Care
CA for the Arts is excited to present "Bridging Creativity & Care", the second series of webinars for our Arts & Health Initiative! This webinar series offers an introduction to the diverse and evolving field of arts and health, highlighting how creative arts therapists and teaching artists contribute to individual and community well-being.
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.”
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