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    A media, outreach, and engagement pilot program designed to support communities statewide following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    COMING SOON: State legislation supports the development of the state’s first Youth Poet Laureate program. 

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  • August 2021

  • Wed 25
    August 25, 2021

    Council Meeting

  • September 2021

  • Wed 22
    September 22, 2021

    Council Meeting

  • October 2021

  • Thu 21
    October 21, 2021

    Council Meeting

  • November 2021

  • Fri 12
    November 12, 2021

    CA Creative Corps Community Panel application deadline

    We're seeking individuals to participate in upcoming program development community panels for our California Creative Corps pilot. Are you interested? […]

  • December 2021

  • Tue 7
    December 7, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:25 pm

    Council Meeting

    Join the California Arts Council for our next public meeting this Tuesday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. […]

  • January 2022

  • Wed 5
    January 5, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Council Meeting

    Join the Council for their first business meeting of 2022!

  • Wed 19
    January 19, 2022

    2022 Grants Opening — Cycle A

    Applications open for the first round of 2022 grant opportunities.

  • Wed 26
    January 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    2022 Grants Overview Webinar — Cycle A

    Learn how to apply for our upcoming grant opportunities available in Cycle A.

  • February 2022

  • Fri 11
    February 11, 2022

    Individual Artist Fellowships Program Survey Closes

    Submit feedback on our Individual Artist Fellowships grant program, coming later this year! Take the survey here.

  • March 2022

  • Thu 3
    March 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Council Meeting

  • Wed 9
    March 9, 2022

    2022 Grants Deadline — Cycle A

    Cycle A grant opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. on March 9.

  • April 2022

  • Mon 18
    April 18, 2022

    Arts in Corrections RFPs open

    Two new Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Arts in Corrections open April 18, intended to bolster the values upheld by […]

  • May 2022

  • Tue 3
    May 3, 2022

    CA Creative Corps Overview Webinar

    Learn how to apply for state arts funding! In this live webinar, staff will provide an overview of the California […]

  • Thu 12
    May 12, 2022

    Council Meeting

    Join the California Arts Council for our next public meeting Thursday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Significant […]

  • June 2022

  • Thu 2
    June 2, 2022

    CA Creative Corps Grant Deadline

    For more information about the CA Creative Corps Grant for Administering Organizations, visit: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/california-creative-corps/

  • Sun 5
    June 5, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Poetry Out Loud National Competition live webcast

    California Poetry Out Loud State Champion Mia Ronn (Los Angeles County, The Archer School for Girls) will compete against eight […]

  • Tue 7
    June 7, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Arts In Corrections RFP webinar

    Prospective applicants are invited to attend this optional webinar, which will cover the current Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for our […]

  • Thu 23
    June 23, 2022

    2022 Cycle B Grants Deadline

    Applications for the following grant programs close on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 11:59 PM: Artists in Schools Arts Education: […]

  • July 2022

  • Thu 28
    July 28, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Council Meeting

    Join the California Arts Council for our next public meeting Thursday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Significant […]

  • August 2022

  • Thu 18
    August 18, 2022

    Council Meeting

  • Wed 31
    August 31, 2022

    AO – Arts Administrators Pipeline Fellowship Applications Due

  • Wed 31
    August 31, 2022

    AO – Individual Artist Fellowships Applications Due

  • September 2022

  • Thu 15
    September 15, 2022

    Council Meeting

  • October 2022

  • Thu 27
    October 27, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Council Meeting

  • November 2022

  • Sun 6
    November 6, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    IIG Workshop #2: Decentering Whiteness in Education

    About Workshop 2 To what extent can we disrupt how white aesthetics and formalism are introduced in academia as the […]

  • Thu 10
    November 10, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    IIG Workshop #3: Economics of Race: Intention, Impact, and Consequences

    About Workshop 3 Can we create an economy of abundance through cultural practice? Participants will examine and discuss policies / […]

  • December 2022

  • Thu 8
    December 8, 2022

    Council Meeting: Sacramento

    A publicly noticed Council meeting will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, as a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting. The meeting […]

  • Wed 21
    December 21, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Office Hours: Creative Youth Development

    Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Creative Youth Development grant program. Arts Program Specialists […]

  • Thu 22
    December 22, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Cultural Pathways – Technical Assistance

    Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Cultural Pathways – Technical Assistance applicants. Arts Program […]

  • January 2023

  • Thu 5
    January 5, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Administering Organization – Individual Artists Fellowship

    Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for Administering Organization – Individual Artists Fellowship applicants. Arts […]

  • Mon 9
    January 9, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Cultural Pathways – Technical Assistance

    Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Cultural Pathways – Technical Assistance applicants. Arts Program […]

  • Tue 10
    January 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Office Hours: Creative Youth Development

    Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Creative Youth Development grant program. Arts Program Specialists […]

  • Wed 18
    January 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Administering Organization – Individual Artists Fellowship

    Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for Administering Organization – Individual Artists Fellowship applicants. Arts […]

  • Wed 18
    January 18, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Office Hours: Creative Youth Development

    Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Creative Youth Development grant program. Arts Program Specialists […]

  • Fri 20
    January 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Cultural Pathways – Technical Assistance

    Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Cultural Pathways – Technical Assistance applicants. Arts Program […]

  • Thu 26
    January 26, 2023

    AO: Individual Artists Fellowship – Region IV Applications Due

    Background & Purpose The California Arts Council’s policies and practices prioritize racial equity and have a broad geographic reach into […]

  • Thu 26
    January 26, 2023

    Cultural Pathways-Technical Assistance Grant Applications Due

    Background & Purpose The California Arts Council’s policies and practices prioritize racial equity and have a broad geographic reach into […]

  • Thu 26
    January 26, 2023

    Creative Youth Development Grant Applications Due

    Background & Purpose The Creative Youth Development program is rooted in the CAC’s belief that arts learning is an essential […]

  • Fri 27
    January 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Council Meeting

    Zoom

    Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting on Friday, January 27, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. […]

  • February 2023

  • Fri 24
    February 24, 2023

    Council Meeting: San Diego

    The Council's business meeting in February will be held at The Old Globe in San Diego. More information, including the […]

  • March 2023

  • Mon 13
    March 13, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

    Programs Policy Committee: Virtual Public Meeting

    The CAC's Program Policy Committee will hold a meeting open to the public on Monday, March 13, 2023.

  • Sun 19
    March 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    CA Poetry Out Loud State Finals

    Cheer on our county finalists for Round 3 of the 2023 California Poetry Out Loud State Finals as they recite […]

  • Fri 24
    March 24, 2023

    Virtual Council Meeting

    Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting on Friday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. […]

  • April 2023

  • Tue 25
    April 25, 2023

    CAC grant season begins

    This year’s grant program offerings have been carefully designed to benefit the whole of California’s arts and culture ecosystem, with […]

  • Fri 28
    April 28, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:40 pm

    Council Meeting: Stockton

    Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting next Friday, April 28, beginning at 1 p.m. The meeting […]

  • May 2023

  • Wed 17
    May 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: State-Local Partner Mentorship Grant

    State-Local Partner Mentorship Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the State-Local Partner Mentorship grant. […]

  • Wed 17
    May 17, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Office Hours: General Technical Assistance

    General Technical Assistance Office Hours  5/17/23, (5 PM - 6 PM) Program Analyst: Yaquelin Ruiz Attendee Zoom Link (Register in […]

  • Thu 18
    May 18, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Office Hours: State-Local Partners Grant

    State-Local Partners (SLP) Grant Office Hours Thursday 5/18/23 (9AM -10 AM) Program Specialist: Josy Miller Zoom Link:   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85025149916?pwd=Y3MzWmxxcmFiT2lsQWw1bkVGbnZTQT09

  • Thu 18
    May 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Impact Projects Grant

    Impact Projects Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Arts […]

  • Thu 18
    May 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Office Hours: Statewide and Regional Networks Grant

    Statewide and Regional Networks (SRN) Thursday 5/18/23, (1 PM - 2 PM) Program Specialists: Leslie Giovanini and Josy Miller Attendee […]

  • Fri 19
    May 19, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Office Hours: Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Grant

    Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the […]

  • Tue 23
    May 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Office Hours: Impact Projects Grant

    Impact Projects Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Arts […]

  • Tue 23
    May 23, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Office Hours: Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Grant

    Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Arts […]

  • Wed 24
    May 24, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Office Hours: General Technical Assistance

    General Technical Assistance Office Hours  Wednesday, 5/24/23(5 PM - 6 PM) Programs Analyst: Yaquelin Ruiz Attendee Zoom Link: (Register in […]

  • Thu 25
    May 25, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Office Hours: State-Local Partners & SLP Mentorship Grants

    State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship Combined Office Hours Thursday, 5/25/23,  9am-10am Program Specialist: Josy Miller, Ph.D. Zoom Link:   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85025149916?pwd=Y3MzWmxxcmFiT2lsQWw1bkVGbnZTQT09

  • Wed 31
    May 31, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Office Hours: Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Grant

    Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Arts […]

  • Wed 31
    May 31, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Office Hours: Impact Projects Grant

    Impact Projects Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Arts […]

  • Wed 31
    May 31, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: State-Local Partners & SLP Mentorship Grants

    State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship CombinedOffice Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the State-Local Partners grant. […]

  • Wed 31
    May 31, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Office Hours: Statewide and Regional Networks Grant

    Statewide and Regional Networks Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Statewide and Regional […]

  • June 2023

  • Thu 1
    June 1, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Office Hours: State-Local Partners & SLP Mentorship Grants

    State-Local Partners & SLP Mentorship Combined Office Hours Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for […]

  • Thu 1
    June 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Office Hours: Folk and Traditional Arts – Administering Organization Grant

    Folk and Traditional Arts - Administering Organization Office Hours Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the […]

  • Tue 6
    June 6, 2023

    CAC grant applications deadline

    Grant applications for the 2023 season are due before midnight on June 6. More information, including grant-specific details, dates, guidelines, […]

  • July 2023

  • Mon 31
    July 31, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Strategic Framework Committee Meeting

    The CAC's Strategic Framework Committee will host a public Zoom meeting on Monday, July 31 at 4 p.m. The agenda, […]

  • August 2023

  • Tue 29
    Featured August 29, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    California Arts Council Learning & Listening Session: Fresno

    Arte Américas 1630 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA, United States

    CAC Arts Program Specialists will be in Fresno to learn more about the pressing needs of the region's arts community […]

  • Wed 30
    August 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Council Meeting: Hanford

    Kings Art Center 605 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA, United States

    Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting Wednesday, August 30, beginning at 10 a.m. The meeting will […]

  • November 2023

  • Fri 17
    November 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Virtual Council Meeting

    Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting on Friday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

  • December 2023

  • Tue 12
    December 12, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Virtual Council Meeting

    Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting on Tuesday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

  • March 2024

  • Fri 1
    March 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Council Meeting: Oakland

    The California Arts Council invites you to attend our upcoming business meeting on Friday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to […]

  • Sun 17
    March 17, 2024

    CA Poetry Out Loud State Finals

    Jean Runyon Little Theater 1400 J Street, Sacramento, California

    High school students from 50 counties across California will compete in a statewide recitation contest at the 19th annual California Poetry […]

  • Mon 18
    March 18, 2024

    CA Poetry Out Loud State Finals

    Capitol Annex Swing Space 1021 O St, Sacramento, California

    High school students from 50 counties across California will compete in a statewide recitation contest at the 19th annual California Poetry […]

  • April 2024

  • Thu 11
    April 11, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Impact Projects

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Join Arts Program Specialists Natalie […]

  • Wed 17
    April 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Office Hours: Statewide and Regional Networks

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Statewide and Regional Networks grant program. Join Arts Program […]

  • Thu 18
    April 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Office Hours: State-Local Partner Mentorship and State-Local Partners

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the State-Local Partner Mentorship and State-Local Partners grant programs. Join […]

  • Fri 19
    April 19, 2024

    Council Meeting – Sacramento

    The Council meeting agenda will be posted 10 business days before the scheduled meeting date. For information about this and […]

  • Tue 23
    April 23, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Office Hours: Navigating the CAC Application Portal

    Join Programs team member Yaquelin Ruiz as they answer your questions regarding the grants application system. Registration is required for the […]

  • Wed 24
    April 24, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Creative Youth Development

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Creative Youth Development grant. Join Arts Program Specialists Gabrielle […]

  • Wed 24
    April 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Office Hours: Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support grant. Join […]

  • Thu 25
    April 25, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Office Hours: Arts Integration Training and Arts Education Exposure

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Arts Integration Training and Arts Education Exposure grant programs. […]

  • Thu 25
    April 25, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Impact Projects

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Join Arts Program Specialists Natalie […]

  • Mon 29
    April 29, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Office Hours: Statewide and Regional Networks

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Statewide and Regional Networks grant program. Join Arts Program […]

  • May 2024

  • Wed 1
    May 1, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Office Hours: Navigating the CAC Application Portal

    Join Programs team member Yaquelin Ruiz as they answer your questions regarding the grants application system. Registration is required for the […]

  • Mon 6
    May 6, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Arts Integration Training and Arts Education Exposure

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Arts Integration Training and Arts Education Exposure grant programs. […]

  • Wed 8
    May 8, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Office Hours: State-Local Partner Mentorship and State-Local Partners

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the State-Local Partner Mentorship and State-Local Partners grant programs. Join […]

  • Fri 10
    May 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Office Hours: Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support grant. Join […]

  • Fri 10
    May 10, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Creative Youth Development

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Creative Youth Development grant. Join Arts Program Specialists Gabrielle […]

  • Mon 13
    May 13, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: State-Local Partner Mentorship and State-Local Partners

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the State-Local Partner Mentorship and State-Local Partners grant programs. Join […]

  • Mon 13
    May 13, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Office Hours: Statewide and Regional Networks

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Statewide and Regional Networks grant program. Join Arts Program […]

  • Tue 14
    May 14, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Office Hours: Navigating the CAC Application Portal

    Join Programs team member Yaquelin Ruiz as they answer your questions regarding the grants application system. Registration is required for the […]

  • Fri 17
    May 17, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Impact Projects

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Join Arts Program Specialists Natalie […]

  • Fri 17
    May 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Office Hours: Arts Integration Training and Arts Education Exposure

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Arts Integration Training and Arts Education Exposure grant programs. […]

  • Wed 29
    May 29, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Creative Youth Development

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Creative Youth Development grant. Join Arts Program Specialists Gabrielle […]

  • Wed 29
    May 29, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Office Hours: Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support

    Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support grant. Join […]

  • Wed 29
    May 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Office Hours: Navigating the CAC Application Portal

    Join Programs team member Yaquelin Ruiz as they answer your questions regarding the grants application system. Registration is required for the […]

  • August 2024

  • Thu 1
    August 1, 2024

    Council Meeting – Salinas/Monterey

  • September 2024

  • Fri 13
    September 13, 2024

    Council Meeting – Bakersfield

  • October 2024

  • Tue 15
    October 15, 2024

    Creative Economy Workgroup – San Juan Bautista

  • November 2024

  • Fri 8
    November 8, 2024

    Council Meeting – Rescheduled

    The previously noticed Council meeting to be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 is in the process of being rescheduled […]

  • Fri 22
    November 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Council Meeting – Los Angeles

    The California Arts Council invites you to attend our upcoming business meeting on Friday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to […]

  • December 2024

  • Fri 13
    December 13, 2024

    Council Meeting – Orange County

  • January 2025

  • Fri 24
    January 24

    Council Meeting – Sutter/Yuba

    The Council meeting agenda for January 24, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting. For […]

  • February 2025

  • Mon 17
    February 17 @ 5:00 pm

    Final day to submit proposal for Native American & Indigenous Artist Consultant Services contract position

    More information can be found in our RFP announcement.

  • Wed 19
    February 19 @ 12:00 am - February 20 @ 12:00 am

    Creative Economy Workgroup – Sacramento

    More information is available on our Creative Economy Workgroup webpage.

  • Wed 19
    February 19 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

    Grant Panelist Applicant Office Hours

    More information can be found on our Grant Panels page.

  • Fri 28
    February 28 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Council Meeting – San Jose

    The Council meeting agenda for February 28, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting. For […]

  • March 2025

  • Wed 12
    March 12 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

    Grant Panelist Applicant Office Hours

    More information can be found on our Grant Panels page.

  • Tue 18
    March 18

    Final day to apply to be a 2025 grant review panelist

    More information can be found on our Grant Panels page.

  • April 2025

  • Mon 7
    April 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Office Hours: AO – Individual Artists Fellowship (IAF)

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Gabrielle Rosado on Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 7
    April 7 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Office Hours: Impact Projects (PRJ)

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Natalie Peeples on Monday, April 7 at 11 a.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 7
    April 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: General Operating Support (GEN)

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Leslie Giovanini on Monday, April 7 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 7
    April 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Office Hours: Arts & Youth (AAY)

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Emily Taggart on Monday, April 7 at 1 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 7
    April 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Office Hours: AO – Folk and Traditional Arts (FTA)

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Arielle Rubin on Monday, April 7 at 2 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 7
    April 7 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Office Hours: State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship (SLP/SLP-M)

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Jonathan Estrada on Monday, April 7 at 3 p.m. as he answers general questions […]

  • Tue 8
    April 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Technical Assistance for Grant Application System and CAC Website

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Yaquelin Ruiz on Tuesday, April 8 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Fri 11
    April 11

    Council Meeting – Pasadena

    The Council meeting agenda for April 11, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting. For […]

  • Tue 15
    April 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Technical Assistance for the Grant Application System and CAC Website

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Yaquelin Ruiz on Tuesday, April 15 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 28
    April 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: General Operating Support

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Leslie Giovanini on Monday, April 28 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • May 2025

  • Thu 1
    May 1 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: Sacramento

    Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the […]

  • Fri 2
    May 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    Grants Workshop: Oakland

    Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the […]

  • Mon 5
    May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Office Hours: AO – Individual Artists Fellowship

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Gabrielle Rosado on Monday, May 5 at 10 a.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 5
    May 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Office Hours: Impact Projects

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Natalie Peeples on Monday, May 5 at 11 a.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 5
    May 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Office Hours: Arts and Youth

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Emily Taggart on Monday, May 5 at 1 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 5
    May 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Office Hours: State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Jonathan Estrada on Monday, May 5 at 3 p.m. as he answers general questions […]

  • Mon 5
    May 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: El Centro

    Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the […]

  • Tue 6
    May 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Technical Assistance for the Grant Application System and CAC Website

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Yaquelin Ruiz on Tuesday, May 6 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Tue 6
    May 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: San Bernardino

    Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the […]

  • Wed 7
    May 7 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: Redding

    Learn how to apply for state arts funding! Join us on Wednesday, May 7, at 3:30 p.m. for our free grants workshop. CAC […]

  • Thu 8
    May 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: Eureka

    Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the […]

  • Mon 12
    May 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Office Hours: AO – Folk and Traditional Arts

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Arielle Rubin on Monday, May 12 at 2 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Mon 12
    May 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: Santa Maria

    Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the […]

  • Tue 13
    May 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: Visalia

    Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the […]

  • Tue 13
    May 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: San Juan Bautista

    Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the […]

  • Wed 14
    May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: Technical Assistance for the Grant Application System and CAC Website

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Yaquelin Ruiz on Wednesday, May 14 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Wed 14
    May 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: Oxnard

    Learn how to apply for state arts funding! Join us on Thursday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. for our free grants workshop. CAC […]

  • Wed 14
    May 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Grants Workshop: Merced

    Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the […]

  • Mon 19
    May 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Office Hours: AO – Folk and Traditional Arts

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Arielle Rubin on Monday, May 19 at 2 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Tue 27
    May 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

    Office Hours: AO – Individual Artists Fellowship

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Gabrielle Rosado on Tuesday, May 27 at 10 a.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Tue 27
    May 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Office Hours: Impact Projects

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Natalie Peeples on Tuesday, May 27 at 11 a.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Tue 27
    May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: General Operating Support

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Leslie Giovanini on Tuesday, May 27 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Tue 27
    May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Office Hours: Arts and Youth

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Emily Taggart on Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m. as she answers general questions […]

  • Tue 27
    May 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Office Hours: State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship

    Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Jonathan Estrada on Tuesday, May 27 at 3 p.m. as he answers general questions […]

  • June 2025

  • Thu 5
    June 5

    2025 Grant Applications Due

  • Fri 20
    June 20

    Council Meeting – San Diego

    The Council meeting agenda for June 20, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting. For […]

  • Mon 23
    June 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Office Hours: CA Cultural Districts

    Join California Arts Council program staff on Monday, June 23 at 4 p.m. for a one-hour session as they answer […]

  • July 2025

  • Fri 11
    July 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Office Hours: CA Cultural Districts

    Join California Arts Council program staff on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12 p.m. for a one-hour session as they […]

  • August 2025

  • Mon 4
    August 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Office Hours: CA Cultural Districts

    Join California Arts Council program staff on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 4 p.m. for the last one-hour session as they […]

  • September 2025

  • Fri 26
    September 26 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Council Meeting – San Francisco

    The Council meeting agenda for September 26, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting. For […]

  • October 2025

  • Fri 24
    October 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Council Meeting – San Bernardino

    The Council meeting agenda for October 24, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting. For […]

  • December 2025

  • Fri 12
    December 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Council Meeting – Sacramento

    The Council meeting agenda for December 12, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting. For […]

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