find your government officials
Correspond with your governor, state legislators, and local officials.
Arts Advocacy
Arts and creativity are vital to California – to the economy, our communities and neighborhoods, and our schools.
Explore the resources below to learn how you can advocate for a more creative California.
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research
Learn how the arts benefit your community and why they are critical to the success of our state.
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arts funding news
Stay abreast of the latest developments in state arts funding.
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budget increase
Learn about the Arts Council's permanent funding increase for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
arts advocacy organizations
The following organizations can provide resources and tools to help you speak up for the arts.
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californians for the arts
As our state's arts advocacy organization, Californians for the Arts increases public awareness of the importance of the arts and ensures that the arts are an ongoing part of the public dialogue.
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california alliance for arts education
The California Alliance for Arts Education promotes, supports, and advocatse for visual and performing arts education for preschool through post-secondary students in California schools
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americans for the arts
Americans for the Arts serves the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America.
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national assembly of state arts agencies
NASAA is the membership organization that unites, represents and serves the nation's state and jurisdictional arts agencies.