The California Arts Council is holding two Guidelines Webinars for the Creating Places of Vitality Program (formerly Creating Public Value) on Wednesday, February 13th. There's one in the morning and another in the evening -- sign up for the one that's best for you. REGISTER

The California Arts Council is just starting the process of creating a new Strategic Plan in 2013. Taking advantage of our being in Santa Barbara for the California Association of Museums' (CAM) conference, we'll be holding an informal conversation with anyone interested who's in the region, attending the conference or not. No need to RSVP, just come! Many thanks to CAM for providing us space. [More events to solicit input on our Strategic Plan will be planned for coming months. Keep an eye on ArtBeat, the CAC's e-newsletter, and our home webpage for info, or follow us on Facebook.]

The BCA 10 (from Americans for the Arts) recognizes businesses of all sizes for their exceptional involvement with the arts that enrich the workplace, education, and the community. These companies demonstrate the power of arts and business partnerships and set examples for other companies to follow. Cast a nomination today before they close February 15. SEE HOW

Each year the League of California Cities honors outstanding work in member cities across the state through the Helen Putnam Awards for Excellence. New for 2013: an arts category. Applications due April 11, 2013. SEE MORE