Office Hours: Navigating the CAC Application Portal
2024-05-29 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
Join Programs team member Yaquelin Ruiz as they answer your questions regarding the grants application system. Registration is required for the following session.
Wednesday, May 29, 5-6 p.m.
Click here to register

Council Meeting - Salinas/Monterey
2024-08-01

Council Meeting - Bakersfield
2024-09-13

Creative Economy Workgroup - San Juan Bautista
2024-10-15

Council Meeting - Rescheduled
2024-11-08
The previously noticed Council meeting to be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 is in the process of being rescheduled for a later calendar date. Further details are to come and will be posted here as soon as possible.

Council Meeting – Los Angeles
2024-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
The California Arts Council invites you to attend our upcoming business meeting on Friday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Music Center Annex in Los Angeles, with public access available on location, by web link, or by phone.
California Arts Council Meeting
November 22, 2024
10 AM – 3 PM
Music Center Annex
601 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Significant agenda items include:

VOTING ITEM: Council Attendance Procedure
PRESENTATION: Nomination Committee

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 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 provided.
Written comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting of the Council and until 5 p.m. up to two business days 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.

Council Meeting - Orange County
2024-12-13

Council Meeting - Sutter/Yuba
2025-01-24
The Council meeting agenda for January 24, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting.
For more information about Council meetings, including the agenda, Council book, or meeting locations, visit https://arts.ca.gov/about/council-meetings.

Final day to submit proposal for Native American & Indigenous Artist Consultant Services contract position
2025-02-17 17:00 UTC
More information can be found in our RFP announcement.

Creative Economy Workgroup - Sacramento
2025-02-19 00:00 - 2025-02-20 00:00 UTC
More information is available on our Creative Economy Workgroup webpage.

Grant Panelist Applicant Office Hours
2025-02-19 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-03-12 12:00 - 12:30 UTC
More information can be found on our Grant Panels page.

Council Meeting - San Jose
2025-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The Council meeting agenda for February 28, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting.
For more information about Council meetings, including the agenda, Council book, or meeting locations, visit https://arts.ca.gov/about/council-meetings.

Final day to apply to be a 2025 grant review panelist
2025-03-18

Office Hours: AO – Individual Artists Fellowship (IAF)
2025-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Gabrielle Rosado on Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m. as she answers general questions regarding the Administering Organization – Individual Artists Fellowship (IAF) grant.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 4/7 at 10 a.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the IAF website: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/individual-artists-fellowship
Additional Office Hour dates for the Administering Organization -Individual Artists Fellowship grant:
Monday, May 5 – 10 a.m.: Register here
Tuesday, May 27 – 10 a.m.: Register here

Office Hours: Impact Projects (PRJ)
2025-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Natalie Peeples on Monday, April 7 at 11 a.m. as she answers general questions regarding the Impact Projects (PRJ) grant.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 4/7 at 11 a.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the Impact Projects website: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/impact-projects/
Additional Office Hour dates for Impact Projects grant:
Monday, May 5 – 11 a.m.: Register here
Tuesday, May 27 – 11 a.m.: Register here

Office Hours: General Operating Support (GEN)
2025-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Leslie Giovanini on Monday, April 7 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions regarding the General Operating Support (GEN) grant.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 4/7 at 12 p.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the General Operating Support (GEN) website: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/arts-cultural-organizations-general-operating-support.
Additional Office Hour dates for the General Operating Support grant:
Monday, April 28 – 12 p.m.: Register here
Tuesday, May 27 – 12 p.m.: Register here

Office Hours: Arts & Youth (AAY)
2025-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Emily Taggart on Monday, April 7 at 1 p.m. as she answers general questions regarding the Arts and Youth (AAY) grant.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 4/7 at 1 p.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the Arts and Youth website: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/arts-youth.
Additional Office Hour dates for the Arts and Youth grant:
Monday, May 5 – 1 p.m.: Register here
Tuesday, May 27 – 1 p.m.: Register here

Office Hours: AO - Folk and Traditional Arts (FTA)
2025-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Arielle Rubin on Monday, April 7 at 2 p.m. as she answers general questions regarding the Administering Organization Folk and Traditional Arts (FTA) grant.
Office hours are structured to be a “drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 4/7 at 2 p.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the Administering Organization Folk and Traditional Arts website: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/folk-and-traditional-arts.
Additional Office Hour dates for the Administering Organization – Administering Organization Folk and Traditional Arts grant:
Monday, May 12 – 2 p.m.: Register here
Monday, May 19 – 2 p.m.: Register here

Office Hours: State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship (SLP/SLP-M)
2025-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Jonathan Estrada on Monday, April 7 at 3 p.m. as he answers general questions regarding the State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship (SLP/SLP-M) grants.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 4/7 at 3 p.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the following websites:
State-Local Partners: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/state-local-partners
SLP Mentorship: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/state-local-partner-mentorship
Additional Office Hour dates for the State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship grants:
Monday, May 5 – 3 p.m.: Register here
Tuesday, May 27 – 3 p.m.: Register here

Office Hours: Technical Assistance for Grant Application System and CAC Website
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Yaquelin Ruiz on Tuesday, April 8 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions regarding the Grant Application System and CAC Website.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 4/8 at 12 p.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the following websites:
CAC Grant Programs webpage: https://arts.ca.gov/grants/grant-programs/
Grant Application System: https://calartscouncil.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp
Additional Office Hour dates for Technical Assistance for the Grant Application System and CAC Website:
Tuesday, April 15 – 12 p.m.: Register here
Tuesday, May 6 – 12 p.m.: Register here
Wednesday, May 14 – 12 p.m.: Register here

Council Meeting - Pasadena
2025-04-11
The Council meeting agenda for April 11, 2025 will be available at least 10 days prior to the meeting.
For more information about Council meetings, including the agenda, Council book, or meeting locations, visit https://arts.ca.gov/about/council-meetings.

Office Hours: Technical Assistance for the Grant Application System and CAC Website
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Yaquelin Ruiz on Tuesday, April 15 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions regarding the Grant Application System and CAC Website.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 4/15 at 12 p.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the following websites:
CAC Grant Programs webpage: https://arts.ca.gov/grants/grant-programs/
Grant Application System: https://calartscouncil.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp
Additional Office Hour dates for Technical Assistance for the Grant Application System and CAC Website:
Tuesday, May 6 – 12 p.m.: Register here
Wednesday, May 14 – 12 p.m.: Register here

Office Hours: General Operating Support
2025-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Leslie Giovanini on Monday, April 28 at 12 p.m. as she answers general questions regarding the General Operating Support (GEN) grant.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 4/28 at 12 p.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the General Operating Support (GEN) website: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/arts-cultural-organizations-general-operating-support.
Additional Office Hour dates for the General Operating Support grant:
Tuesday, May 27 – 12 p.m.: Register here

Grants Workshop: Sacramento
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the arts, we honor creativity as a force woven into the fabric of every Californian’s life.

Learn how to apply for state arts funding! Join us on Thursday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. for our free grants workshop. CAC Arts Program Specialists will provide an overview of our grant programs for 2025, sharing tips and insights into the state grant process, and guiding prospective applicants in best practices for putting together a successful application. The workshop agenda and location are provided below:
Workshop Agenda

A quick look at the California Arts Council and our grant cycle
General CAC Eligibility
Grant Programs
Guideline Elements
Applications Elements
Grant Writing Tips
Grant Writing Exercise
Common Questions
Attend Questions

Workshop Information
Venue: Celebration Arts
Address: 2727 B St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/5tCvE31YAF

Grants Workshop: Oakland
2025-05-02 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
Creativity is more than expression. Creativity is transformation. Creativity has the power to redefine possibilities. In celebrating and supporting the arts, we honor creativity as a force woven into the fabric of every Californian’s life.

Learn how to apply for state arts funding! Join us on Friday, May 2, at 4 p.m. for our free grants workshop. CAC Arts Program Specialists will provide an overview of our grant programs for 2025, sharing tips and insights into the state grant process, and guiding prospective applicants in best practices for putting together a successful application. The workshop agenda and location are provided below:
Workshop Agenda

A quick look at the California Arts Council and our grant cycle
General CAC Eligibility
Grant Programs
Guideline Elements
Applications Elements
Grant Writing Tips
Grant Writing Exercise
Common Questions
Attend Questions

Workshop Location
Venue: Alameda County Training & Education Center
Address: 125 12th St #400
Oakland, CA 94607
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/1gwSgE8Rqb

Office Hours: AO – Individual Artists Fellowship
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Gabrielle Rosado on Monday, May 5 at 10 a.m. as she answers general questions regarding the Administering Organization – Individual Artist Fellowship (IAF) grant.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 5/5 at 10 a.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the IAF website: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/individual-artists-fellowship
Additional Office Hour dates for the Administering Organization -Individual Artist Fellowship grant:
Tuesday, May 27 – 10 a.m.: Register here

Office Hours: Impact Projects
2025-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Natalie Peeples on Monday, May 5 at 11 a.m. as she answers general questions regarding the Impact Projects (PRJ) grant.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 5/5 at 11 a.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the Impact Projects website: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/impact-projects/
Additional Office Hour dates for the Impact Projects grant:
Tuesday, May 27 – 11 a.m.: Register here

Office Hours: Arts and Youth
2025-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Emily Taggart on Monday, May 5 at 1 p.m. as she answers general questions regarding the Arts and Youth (AAY) grant.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 5/5 at 1 p.m., click here.
To review all available grant information, including eligibility requirements and grant timelines, please visit the Arts and Youth website: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/arts-youth.
Additional Office Hour dates for the Arts and Youth grant:
Tuesday, May 27 – 1 p.m.: Register here

Office Hours: State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship
2025-05-05 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join California Arts Council Program Specialist Jonathan Estrada on Monday, May 5 at 3 p.m. as he answers general questions regarding the State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship (SLP/SLP-M) grants.
Office hours are structured to be a ” drop – in” format. Audience members are welcome to join and exit as needed. To register for 5/5 at 3 p.m., click here.
To review all available grant information including eligibility requirements and grant timelines please visit the following websites:
State-Local Partners: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/state-local-partners
SLP Mentorship: https://arts.ca.gov/grant_program/state-local-partner-mentorship
Additional Office Hour dates for the State-Local Partners/ SLP Mentorship grants:
Tuesday, May 27 – 3 p.m.: Register here
