A new FAQ plus a deadline extension for our JUMP StArts program!

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January 19, 2018

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Notice our new look!

We're loving ArtBeat's new look, and we hope you are, too! The design celebrates the diversity and vitality of California arts and culture. Special thanks to our talented graphic designer Wendy Moran for the stylish update.

Council meeting: Next week in Irvine

The California Arts Council will hold its first business meeting of 2018 on January 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the OC Music & Dance Center in Irvine. The public is invited to attend and to address the Council during the public comment period. A detailed meeting agenda is available here.

Filing your taxes this weekend? Help Keep Arts in Schools!

It's tax time! Be a champion for arts education when filing by making a contribution to the Keep Arts in Schools Fund. 100% of your tax-deductible contribution is applied to arts education programming supported by the California Arts Council. Get the details on how to donate here.

CAC grant opportunities: Have you applied yet?

Application deadlines are around the corner for many of our grant programs! If you've applied in the past and were not selected for an award, don't be discouraged - refer to your panel notes, speak with our knowledgeable Programs staff, and make use of our online resources. Details and deadlines for all of our offerings are here.

New funding opportunity: Serving youth in state Juvenile Justice facilities through the arts

This year, we’re offering two grant strands for the JUMP StArts program: a grant opportunity supporting work at county and community-based facilities, plus a brand new opportunity supporting work at state Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities. The deadline for all JUMP StArts applications has been extended to February 23.  >>

what's new	jobs
Don't ditch that Liberal Arts degree U.S. News & World Report Arts Obispo looking for a new leader and a change in direction The Tribune Local teens to participate in national poetry competition Poetry Out Loud Broadway World San Diego more	Part-Time Bookkeeper L.A. Dance Project Los Angeles, CA Exhibition Coordinator Creativity Explored San Francisco, CA Chief of Marketing Yerba Buena Center for the Arts San Francisco, CA Registrar Hosfelt Gallery San Francisco, CA Warehouse Manager Connect Art International San Francisco, CA more

grants	artist calls
Challenge America National Endowment for the Arts Deadline: 2018-04-12 R.I.S.E. America NBC/Educational Theatre Foundation Deadline: 2018-02-06 more	2018 Los Angeles Billboard Exhibition The Billboard Creative Los Angeles, CA 2nd Annual Fusion Art Palm Springs, CA After Nature Art Works Downtown San Rafael, CA Art in the Library Art Call Napa County Library Napa, CA BEYOND THE BOX Call For Artists Glendale Arts & Culture Commission Glendale , CA more

conferences/workshops	research
Citizens' Institute on Rural Design - Overview of the Program and How to Apply National Endowment for the Arts Online Webinar Date: 2018-01-25 more	Relationships Matter: Program Officers, Grantees, and the Keys to Success The Center for Effective Philanthropy more
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