Virtual Council Meeting
2023-03-24
Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting on Friday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Significant agenda items include:

Voting Item: Programs Policy Committee Recommendations for 2023 Grant Guidelines
Voting Item: Allocations Committee Recommendations for 2022 Cycle C Grantees

…plus: a deep dive on the Healthy Places Index, a presentation from CAC grantee Los Cenzontles, and a poem recitation from our 2023 California Poetry Out Loud state champion!!!
The meeting will take place virtually, with public access available by web link or by phone.
New public comment process:
Beginning with our December 2022 Council meeting, the CAC has implemented a new public comment process, to help ensure specific, meaningful, and thoughtful contributions from the field for each of the important items that come before Council, as part of the discussion prior to the vote taking place.
Each substantive voting item on the meeting agenda has a allotted period for public comment specific to that item, as reflected on the agenda. Meetings also include a designated time for general public comment to address any non-agendized Council business. Individuals who wish provide live comments during the Council meeting must attend in person or join the virtually using the web link or phone numbers listed above.
Written comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting of the Council and up through 10 a.m. on the next business day following the close of the meeting. Public comment may be submitted anonymously if desired. All submitted comments will be distributed to and read by Council members. All submitted comments will also be entered into the official record of the meeting as part of the meeting minutes.
Meeting agenda details, access numbers and links, and further information on public comment policy and process are all available now on the Council Meetings page of our website.

CAC grant season begins
2023-04-25
This year’s grant program offerings have been carefully designed to benefit the whole of California’s arts and culture ecosystem, with focused considerations for first-time applicants, small and mid-size arts and organizations, folk and traditional art forms, county local arts agencies and arts service organizations, and balanced opportunities with deep investment for both general operating and project-based support.
Detailed information, including grant-specific details, dates, guidelines, and staff contacts can be found at https://arts.ca.gov/grants/grant-programs.

Council Meeting: Stockton
2023-04-28 13:00 - 17:40 UTC
Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting next Friday, April 28, beginning at 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, with public access available on location, by web link, or by phone.
California Arts Council Meeting
April 28, 2023
1:00 PM – 5:40 PM
University of the Pacific, College of the Pacific
Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House (campus map)
1022 Dave Brubeck Way, Stockton, CA 95211
Significant agenda items include:

Voting Item: Grant Review Panelists Pool
CAC Youth and Arts Programming: Presentation and Discussion

… plus a presentation on the arts education programming and the Color the Summer Art Camp from the San Joaquin County Office of Education, and a Council discussion with the Department of Justice regarding the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.
New public comment process:
Beginning with our December 2022 Council meeting, the CAC has implemented a new public comment process, to help ensure specific, meaningful, and thoughtful contributions from the field for each of the important items that come before Council, as part of the discussion prior to the vote taking place.
Each substantive voting item on the meeting agenda has a allotted period for public comment specific to that item, as reflected on the agenda. Meetings also include a designated time for general public comment to address any non-agendized Council business. Individuals who wish provide live comments during the Council meeting must attend in person or join the virtually using the web link or phone numbers listed above.
Written comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting of the Council and up through 10 a.m. on the day following the close of the meeting. Public comment may be submitted anonymously if desired. All submitted comments will be distributed to and read by Council members. All submitted comments will also be entered into the official record of the meeting as part of the meeting minutes.
Meeting agenda details, access numbers and links, and further information on public comment policy and process are all available now on the Council Meetings page of our website.

Office Hours: State-Local Partner Mentorship Grant
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
State-Local Partner Mentorship Office Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the State-Local Partner Mentorship grant. Join Arts Program Specialist Josy Miller Join as she answers general questions regarding this program. Office hours are structured to be a “drop-in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed.
Hours are offered as follows:
Wednesday, May 17, 12-1 p.m. – Click here to join the meeting

Office Hours: General Technical Assistance
2023-05-17 17:00 - 18:00
General Technical Assistance Office Hours
5/17/23, (5 PM – 6 PM)
Program Analyst: Yaquelin Ruiz
Attendee Zoom Link (Register in advance for this webinar)
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1UORwquVTPG9387U4dIyBA

Office Hours: State-Local Partners Grant
2023-05-18 09:00 - 10:00
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=[REDACTED]

Office Hours: Impact Projects Grant
2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
Impact Projects Office Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Arts Program Specialist Natalie Peeples will discuss your organization-specific grant application questions. Advanced registration is required to participate in the Zoom meeting.
Hours are offered as follows:
Thursday, May 18, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Click here to register for the meeting

Office Hours: Statewide and Regional Networks Grant
2023-05-18 13:00 - 14:00
Statewide and Regional Networks (SRN)
Thursday 5/18/23, (1 PM – 2 PM)
Program Specialists: Leslie Giovanini and Josy Miller
Attendee Zoom Link (Register in advance for this webinar)
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lsNZZqn0R0yuAqb2xA3V5g

Office Hours: Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Grant
2023-05-19 09:00 - 10:00
Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Office Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support grant. Join Arts Program Specialists Leslie Giovanini and Josy Miller Join as they answer general questions regarding this program. Office hours are structured to be a “drop-in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed.
Hours are offered as follows:
Friday, May 19, 9-10 a.m. – Click here to register

Office Hours: Impact Projects Grant
2023-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
Impact Projects Office Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Arts Program Specialist Natalie Peeples will discuss your organization-specific grant application questions. Advanced registration is required to participate in the Zoom meeting. Hours are offered as follows:
Tuesday, May 23, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. – Click here to register for the meeting

Office Hours: Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Grant
2023-05-23 16:00 - 17:00
Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Office Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support grant. Join Arts Program Specialists Leslie Giovanini and Josy Miller Join as they answer general questions regarding this program. Office hours are structured to be a “drop-in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed.
Hours are offered as follows:
Tuesday, May 23, 4-5 p.m. – Click here to register

Office Hours: General Technical Assistance
2023-05-24 17:00 - 18:00
General Technical Assistance Office Hours
Wednesday, 5/24/23(5 PM – 6 PM)
Programs Analyst: Yaquelin Ruiz
Attendee Zoom Link: (Register in advance for this webinar)
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V1SbIWLiSlG74Y5TCzxFrg

Office Hours: State-Local Partners & SLP Mentorship Grants
2023-05-25 09:00 - 10:00
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=[REDACTED]

Office Hours: Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Grant
2023-05-31 09:00 - 10:00
Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support Office Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance the Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support grant. Join Arts Program Specialists Leslie Giovanini and Josy Miller Join as they answer general questions regarding this program. Office hours are structured to be a “drop-in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed.
Hours are offered as follows:
Wednesday, May 31, 9-10 a.m. – Click here to register

Office Hours: Impact Projects Grant
2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:00
Impact Projects Office Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Arts Program Specialist Natalie Peeples will discuss your organization-specific grant application questions. Advanced registration is required to participate in the Zoom meeting. Hours are offered as follows:
Wednesday, May 31, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Click here to register for the webinar

Office Hours: State-Local Partners & SLP Mentorship Grants
2023-05-31 12:00 - 13:00
State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship CombinedOffice Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the State-Local Partners grant. Join Arts Program Specialist Josy Miller Join as she answers general questions regarding this program. Office hours are structured to be a “drop-in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed.
Hours are offered as follows:
Wednesday, May 31, 12-1 p.m. – Click here to join the meeting

Office Hours: Statewide and Regional Networks Grant
2023-05-31 13:00 - 14:00
Statewide and Regional Networks Office Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Statewide and Regional Networks grant program. Arts Program Specialist Leslie Giovanini will discuss your organization-specific grant application questions. Advanced registration is required to participate in the Zoom meeting. Hours are offered as follows:
Wednesday, May 31, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. – Click here to join the webinar

Office Hours: State-Local Partners & SLP Mentorship Grants
2023-06-01 09:00 - 10:00
State-Local Partners & SLP Mentorship Combined Office Hours Office Hours
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the State-Local Partners grant. Join Arts Program Specialist Josy Miller Join as she answers general questions regarding this program. Office hours are structured to be a “drop-in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed.
Hours are offered as follows:
Thursday, June 1, 9-10 a.m. – Click here to join the meeting

Office Hours: Folk and Traditional Arts - Administering Organization Grant
2023-06-01 10:00 - 11:00
Folk and Traditional Arts – Administering Organization
Office Hours

Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Administering Organization – Folk and Traditional Arts grant program. Arts Program Specialist Leslie Giovanini will discuss your organization-specific grant application questions. Advanced registration is required to participate in the Zoom webinar. Hours are offered as follows:

Thursday, June 1, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. – Click here to register for the webinar

CAC grant applications deadline
2023-06-06
Grant applications for the 2023 season are due before midnight on June 6.
More information, including grant-specific details, dates, guidelines, and staff contacts can be found at https://arts.ca.gov/grants/grant-programs.

Strategic Framework Committee Meeting
2023-07-31 16:00 - 18:00
The CAC’s Strategic Framework Committee will host a public Zoom meeting on Monday, July 31 at 4 p.m. The agenda, written public comment link, and materials for this meeting are available on the Council Meetings webpage at https://arts.ca.gov/about/council-meetings/.

California Arts Council Learning & Listening Session: Fresno
2023-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Arte Américas, 1630 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93721, United States
CAC Arts Program Specialists will be in Fresno to learn more about the pressing needs of the region’s arts community and organizations. Click here to register to attend.
Tuesday, August 29
6-8 PM
Arte Américas
1630 Van Ness Avenue
Fresno, CA 93721
What are the pressing needs of your arts and culture community and organization? The California Arts Council (CAC) wants to know!
Join the CAC’s Program team in Fresno on Tuesday, August 29 at 6 p.m. for the in-person Learning & Listening Session at Arte Américas.
The CAC is committed to learning more about the experiences of artists, culture bearers, and arts organizations statewide, including from members of the Central Valley arts community. Arts Program Specialists will be available to respond to questions and share more about the CAC’s work to support California’s arts workforce.
This is a great opportunity for attendees to meet and get to know the CAC Programs team. This in-person session is open to the public and advanced registration is encouraged.
The CAC strives to host accessible events for all attendees. To request an accommodation or for questions about accessibility, please contact access@arts.ca.gov.

Council Meeting: Hanford
2023-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Kings Art Center, 605 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA, 93230, United States
Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting Wednesday, August 30, beginning at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Kings Art Center in Hanford, with public access available on location, by web link, or by phone.
California Arts Council Meeting
August 30, 2023
1O AM – 5 PM
Kings Art Center
605 N Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
Significant agenda items include:

Voting Item: 2023 Grants
Discussion Item: True Costs with the Hewlett Foundation
2024 Budget Update

… and more, including an art experience from the Hanford Multicultural Theater Company.
New public comment process:
Beginning with our December 2022 Council meeting, the CAC has implemented a new public comment process, to help ensure specific, meaningful, and thoughtful contributions from the field for each of the important items that come before Council, as part of the discussion prior to the vote taking place.
Each substantive voting item on the meeting agenda has a allotted period for public comment specific to that item, as reflected on the agenda. Meetings also include a designated time for general public comment to address any non-agendized Council business. Individuals who wish provide live comments during the Council meeting must attend in person or join the virtually using the web link or phone numbers listed above.
Written comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting of the Council and up through 10 a.m. on the following business day after the close of the meeting. Public comment may be submitted anonymously if desired. All submitted comments will be distributed to and read by Council members. All submitted comments will also be entered into the official record of the meeting as part of the meeting minutes.
Meeting agenda details, access numbers and links, and further information on public comment policy and process are all available now on the Council Meetings page of our website.

Virtual Council Meeting
2023-11-17 10:00 - 16:00
Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting on Friday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Significant agenda items include:

Discussion Item: Bylaws
Staff Presentation and Q-and-A on Grant Programs
2024 Grants Programs Discussion

New public comment process:
Beginning with our December 2022 Council meeting, the CAC has implemented a new public comment process, to help ensure specific, meaningful, and thoughtful contributions from the field for each of the important items that come before Council, as part of the discussion prior to the vote taking place.
Each substantive voting item on the meeting agenda has an allotted period for public comment specific to that item, as reflected on the agenda. Meetings also include a designated time for general public comment to address any non-agendized Council business. Individuals who wish to provide live comments during the Council meeting must attend in person or join virtually using the web link or phone numbers listed above.
Written comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting of the Council and up through 10 a.m. on the following business day after the close of the meeting. Public comment may be submitted anonymously if desired. All submitted comments will be distributed to and read by Council members. All submitted comments will also be entered into the official record of the meeting as part of the meeting minutes.
Meeting agenda details, access numbers and links, and further information on public comment policy and process are all available now on the Council Meetings page of our website.

Virtual Council Meeting
2023-12-12 10:00 - 16:00
Join the California Arts Council for our upcoming public meeting on Tuesday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Significant agenda items include:

Voting Item: 2024 Programs
Voting Item: Bylaws
Voting Item: 2024 Executive Committee Election

New public comment process:
Beginning with our December 2022 Council meeting, the CAC has implemented a new public comment process, to help ensure specific, meaningful, and thoughtful contributions from the field for each of the important items that come before Council, as part of the discussion prior to the vote taking place.
Each substantive voting item on the meeting agenda has an allotted period for public comment specific to that item, as reflected on the agenda. Meetings also include a designated time for general public comment to address any non-agendized Council business. Individuals who wish to provide live comments during the Council meeting must attend in person or join virtually using the web link or phone numbers listed above.
Written comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting of the Council and up through 10 a.m. on the following business day after the close of the meeting. Public comment may be submitted anonymously if desired. All submitted comments will be distributed to and read by Council members. All submitted comments will also be entered into the official record of the meeting as part of the meeting minutes.
Meeting agenda details, access numbers and links, and further information on public comment policy and process are all available now on the Council Meetings page of our website.

Council Meeting: Oakland
2024-03-01 10:00 - 15:00
The California Arts Council invites you to attend our upcoming business meeting on Friday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Center for Healthy Communities in Oakland, with public access available on location, by web link, or by phone.
California Arts Council Meeting
March 1, 2024
10 AM – 3 PM
The Center for Healthy Communities
Eastmont Room
2000 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612
Significant agenda items include:

PRESENTATION: Center for Cultural Power
PRESENTATION: Alliance for California Traditional Arts
VOTING ITEM: 2024 Grant Programs Guidelines
PRESENTATION: Californians for the Arts

Simultaneous ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided via Zoom. Interpretación simultánea en español – transmisión de audio por Zoom.
Share your thoughts with us through public comment
Since December 2022, the CAC has followed an updated public comment process to help ensure specific, meaningful, and thoughtful contributions from the field for each of the important items that come before Council as part of the discussion prior to the vote taking place.
Each substantive voting item on the meeting agenda has a allotted period for public comment specific to that item, as reflected on the agenda. Meetings also include a designated time for general public comment to address any non-agendized Council business. Individuals who wish provide live comments during the Council meeting must attend in person or join virtually using the web link or phone numbers provided.
Written comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting of the Council and until 5 p.m. up to two business day following the close of the meeting. All submitted comments will be distributed to Council members. Comments submitted before 9 a.m. on the day prior to the meeting date will be submitted to the Council before convening; all others will be supplied to Council after the scheduled meeting time. All submitted comments will also be entered into the official record of the meeting as part of the meeting minutes.
Public comment may be submitted anonymously if desired.
Meeting agenda details, access numbers and links, and further information on public comment policy and process are all available now on the Council Meetings page of our website.

CA Poetry Out Loud State Finals
2024-03-17 | Jean Runyon Little Theater, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, California, 95814
High school students from 50 counties across California will compete in a statewide recitation contest at the 19th annual California Poetry Out Loud State Finals on March 17 and 18 in Sacramento, hosted by California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick.
This year’s two-day celebration of our state’s young poetry champions marks the first time returning to an in-person, on-location event since 2019. State finals for the last four years had previously been modified to a virtual competition in response to the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency.
An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation and administered statewide by the California Arts Council, Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. Participants gain proficiency in public speaking, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. California’s Poetry Out Loud is the largest event of its kind in the U.S., and has grown steadily since its inception. The 2024 competition series encompasses 50 counties, 221 schools, and 490 teachers, reaching nearly 18,849 students statewide.
The 19th annual California Poetry Out Loud State Finals will kick off its first round on Sunday, March 17 at 12 p.m. at the Jean Runyon Little Theater in Downtown Sacramento. Round two of the event begins Monday, March 18, at 8 a.m., in Room 1100 of the state Capitol Annex Swing Space. Selected students compete in a third and final round the same morning.
The final tally will determine this year’s state champion, an honor that includes a $200 cash prize, $500 toward literary materials for the winner’s school, and an all-expense paid trip to and a chance to win the Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest, beginning April 29 in Washington, D.C.
Poetry Out Loud county champions have also been given the option to participate in a creative writing contest, known as Poetry Ourselves. The National Endowment for the Arts added Poetry Ourselves to the national event in 2016, and the California Arts Council has offered the opportunity at the state level since 2019. County champions are invited to submit an original written poem of no more than 50 lines, to be judged anonymously by guest judges. The winner of Poetry Ourselves receives $100 and the chance to recite their poem aloud at Monday’s final program. A runner-up and an honorable mention will also be recognized at the event, and all three poems will be published to the California Arts Council’s Poetry Out Loud website.
Event Program and Live Webcast
The 2024 California Poetry Out Loud event program, including detailed listings on the student finalists, judges, and a letter from our executive director will be distributed at the event, and an electronic version will be published to the California Poetry Out Loud website prior to the event dates.
Rounds 2 and 3 of the competition taking place on Monday, March 18, will also be livestreamed by the California Arts Council. Information and links will be made available on the Poetry Out Loud website and all California Arts Council social media channels preceding Monday’s event.

CA Poetry Out Loud State Finals
2024-03-18 | Capitol Annex Swing Space, 1021 O St, Sacramento, California, 95814

Office Hours: Impact Projects
2024-04-11 12:00 - 13:00
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Impact Projects grant program. Join Arts Program Specialists Natalie Peeples and Charlie O’Malley as they discuss your organization-specific grant application questions. Prospective applicants are welcome to drop in during any session; registration is not required. The Impact Projects office hour schedule and links for each session are listed below:
Thursday, April 11, 12-1 p.m. – Click to join
Thursday, April 25, 12-1 p.m. – Click to join
Tuesday, May 7, 11 a.m.-noon – Click to join
Friday, May 17, 12-1 p.m. – Click to join

Office Hours: Statewide and Regional Networks
2024-04-17 13:00 - 14:00
Virtual office sessions are available to provide technical assistance for the Statewide and Regional Networks grant program. Join Arts Program Specialists Carlos Casillas and Leslie Giovanini as they discuss your organization-specific grant application questions. Prospective applicants are welcome to drop in during any session; registration is not required. The SRN office hour schedule and links for each session are listed below:
Wednesday, April 17, 1-2 p.m. – Click to join
Monday, April 29, 10-11 a.m. – Click to join
Monday, May 13, 2-3 p.m. – Click to join
