Arts lovers should keep "tax day" in 2011 in mind for a great way to help the arts in the Golden State. Californians interested in increasing funding for arts programs now have a way to directly contribute to the California Arts Council through their annual tax refunds to advance the arts and arts education.

ArtWorks!, the California Arts Council's profiles of grantees and their impact on California communities, takes a look at Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble, now in their 32nd season. The organization creates community through song. In addition to incorporating solid research from different folk traditions, they travel to many Eastern European countries to learn directly from elders still carrying on the traditions, bringing authenticity to their work.

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

• Rich Americans' philanthropy dropped in 2009, but not for the arts, study finds
  Los Angeles Times
• San Diego Unified makes "best" music list
  San Diego Union Tribune
• Ventura school board member supports the arts
  Ventura County Star
• The way to San Jose and its popular arts festival
  Colorado Springs Independent
• San Jose Jazz taps veteran arts leader as its new executive director
  San Jose Mercury News
• The Arts as an International Force for Change
  Huffington Post
• Gov crackdown on "rogue" websites is supported by entertainment industry. but stirs concern elsewhere
  National Journal
• BLOG: Los Angeles United Sits on Art Works Worth Millions
  Los Angeles CityWatch
• Vandalism getting worse on public art in S.F.
  San Francisco Chronicle
• At this school, kids get in trouble if they don't turn up the music
  Los Angeles Times
• Economic hurdles plague public art
  BusinessWeek
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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

• Communicating the message: using online video as a tool
• Join in the conversation: full week conversation on businesses and the arts
• Nominate a book for a statewide read on Democracy -- and maybe win $50 for books
• Ventura mayor says arts is anchor for creative economy -- challenges community to buy local art
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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

• USArtists International Funding for International Festivals (Dec. deadline)
  National Endowment for the Arts / Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
  Deadline: 2010-12-13
• Arts education and arts and culture grants from Sony
  Sony Corporation of America
  Deadline: 2013-01-01
• Mellon Foundation's Performing Arts Program
  Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
  Deadline: 2013-01-01
• LACAC -- Grants for arts organizations to hire summer interns
  Los Angeles County Arts Commission
  Deadline: 2010-12-15
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See the different events for administrators, educators and professionals in the arts in California

• Why and How Businesses Support the Arts: Business Committee for the Arts Triennial Survey
  WEBINAR
  Date: 2010-12-08
• Workshop on Artist/Gallery Contracts
  Oakland
  Date: 2010-12-08
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Looking for work? See the different arts-related jobs available for Californians

• Executive Director
  San Dieguito Heritage Museum
  Encinitas
• Administrative Assistant
  Laguna Playhouse
  Laguna Beach
• Office Manager
  Neighborhood Music School
  Los Angeles
• Ceramics Instructor
  First Street Gallery Art Center
  Claremont
• Part time After School Teacher
  Young Rembrandts
  Lafayette
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Artists of all types are always in demand -- see what's available for Californians statewide, nationally and even internationally

• currents 2011: santa fe international new media festival
  Parallel Studios
  SANTA FE,NM
• Arte Laguna Prize: few days for applying
  Arte Laguna Prize
  Italy - Venice
• World Festival of Sacred Music-Los Angeles
  Foundation for World Arts
  Los Angeles
• CALL FOR ARTISTS | Contemporary Craft Gallery | SF Bay Area
  The Goods gallery
  Martinez
• The City of Brea Art Gallery's 26th Annual Made in California Juried Exhibtion and Sale
  City of Brea Art Gallery
  Brea
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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

• Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Arts on Orange County
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