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    Learn about the critical role of peer review panelists in the grant application process and view resources for panelists.

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    Learn about the CAC’s process with the consulting firms Scansion and WolfBrown to evaluate the agency’s portfolio of programs, assessing the effectiveness of our grantmaking and contract-based funding.

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    Arts in California Parks

    Arts in California Parks helps to nourish, educate, and inspire individuals and communities.

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    A partnership with the CA  Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, designed to have a positive impact on the social and emotional well-being of people experiencing incarceration. www.artsincorrections.org

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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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    Building a resilient future for California’s creative economy.

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    Highlighting some of the thriving cultural diversity and unique artistic identities within local communities across the state. www.caculturaldistricts.org

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    Igniting student potential through the power of poetry. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, administered statewide by the California Arts Council. www.capoetryoutloud.org

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    The Governor’s advocate for the art of poetry. Visit www.capoetlaureate.org.

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

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    Through a network of regionally based Administering Organizations, the Individual Artists Fellowship program will continue to recognize, uplift, and celebrate the excellence of California artists practicing any art form.

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  • April 2024

  • 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.

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