Presented by the CA for the Arts team, our summit's opening welcomes you to a celebration of the vital contributions made by artists, cultural workers, and creatives across California.

This moment sets the tone for a day dedicated to health, healing, and hope, aimed at strengthening and supporting our vibrant arts and culture community. We outline the day's objectives and introduce a mutual aid exercise alongside discussions on healing, designed to inspire and equip you with practical tools for collaboration and community support.

This welcoming session ensures that every participant is prepared to engage deeply, fostering connections that empower us all to continue our impactful work in serving diverse communities across the state.

Session Features:

• 0:00 Welcoming Remarks: NeFesha Yisra'el, CA for the Arts, Director of Programs
• 4:30 Collective Grounding: Arturo Mendez, Arts.Co.Lab, Executive Director; Natalia Neira, GAAP Fellow, CA for the Arts
• 10:00 Felicia Shaw, SD Art Matters, Executive Director
• 15:00 Councilmember Roger Dickinson, District 2; Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes, District 3
• 21:55 L.T. Martinez, CA for the Arts, Executive Liaison
• 25:44 CA for the Arts Membership: Tracy Hudak, Director of Field Engagement & Advocacy; Jennica Bisbee, Field Engagement Coordinator; Jennifer Kuo, Arts & Health Consultant
• 30:42 CONTRA-TIEMPO Performance: Ana Maria Alvarez, Founding Artistic Director; Jannet Galdamez, Programming Director
• 47:35 Metro LA Sponsorship