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        Add Your Organization to our Coalition Letters

        Calling all organizations, associations, corporations, and alliances! Demonstrate your support for arts funding by signing on to coalition letters for two state budget requests: $50 million for the California Arts Council, and $40 million for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund campaign.

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        Increase the California Arts Council's (CAC) ongoing funding to $50 million.

        California has a unique opportunity to lead by example for the entire United States. By significantly investing in and celebrating our vibrant culture, we can demonstrate how a state can truly champion the arts and unlock their full potential for the benefit of all Californians.

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        $40M for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund

        The PAEPF is a smart, targeted investment to strengthen California's small nonprofit performing arts organizations (budgets under $2 million) by helping them meet payroll. This sustains employment for artists and staff, directly supporting working artists, small nonprofits, and their communities.

        Assemblymember Matt Haney with advocates during the PAEPF press conference at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts last week.

Photo credit: Hilary Buffum, Theatre Bay Area

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