In 2006, Teaching Theatre magazine profiled the impact of the theatre-arts inner-city youth program Inside Out Community Arts. The organization had not only received the prestigious Coming Up Taller national award, but it had been part of a university research project investigating the impact of arts programming on self-esteem and other issues for youth. Take a look at the California Arts Council's article (first published in February of 2006) that explored how the program got started and the reasons why the Inside Out leaders are so dedicated to after-school arts programs.

The California Arts Council is accepting nominations for California Poet Laureate, the officially recognized poet for the state of California, as selected by the Governor. Nominations are due by May 15, so take a look at the application now! Self-nominations are accepted. Click more for details.

Arts in the Media page keeps up with news, features and editorials on arts-related issues from major news sources

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Arts Insider News keeps the arts community up-to-date with arts-related information that might not be included in major news outlets

• San Juan Bautista is a 2008 Historic "Distinctive Destination"
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The California Arts Council is often notified of other financial opportunities like grants and initiatives, and we pass the information along to California ArtBeat readers

• NEH Challenge Grants
  The National Endowment for the Humanities
  Deadline: 2008-05-01
• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Melody Program
  Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation
  Deadline: 2008-08-01
• Three-City Initiative grants (incl Los Angeles)
  Dana Foundation
  Deadline: 2008-08-14
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Take a look at the vast number of arts-related competitions available for Californians

• Arts Day at the California State Fair
  Sacramento
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Take a look at the vast number of arts-related competitions available for Californians

• Executive Director
  Virginia Avenue Project
  Santa Monica
• Development Director
  Children's Museum San Diego
  San Diego
• Executive Director
  Films By Youth Inside
  Los Angeles
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Take a look at the vast number of arts-related competitions available for Californians

• Derivative Composition
  
  
• Juried Art Exhibit
  Sequim (Washington) Arts
  Sequim, WA
• Seventh Annual Juried Art Exhibition
  Art Source Gallery
  Boise, ID
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Reports and studies on the arts as they relate to education, the economy, communities, quality of life, and other aspects of our lives

• The Benefits of Art Programs to At-Risk Youth
• NEA Appropriations History, 1996-2007
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