Riverside Arts Academy Gala
2026-05-03 17:30 UTC
Annual Gala featuring the advanced musical ensembles including the Riverside Youth Orchestra, Honor Band and Mariachi Campana de Riverside. , https://www.facebook.com/RiversideArtsAcademy, @riversideartsacademy

Riverside Arts Academy Gala
2026-05-03 17:30 UTC
Riverside Arts Academy Annual Gala, featuring our advanced musical ensembles including the Riverside Youth Orchestra, Honor Band and Mariachi Campana de Riverside., FB: http://facebook.com/RiversideArtsAcademy, IG: @riversideartsacademy

Children's Day at the SF War Memorial Opera House
2026-05-04 11:00 UTC
We annually present Children’s Day at the SF War Memorial Opera House, offering two free multicultural dance performances highlighting the diversity and inclusive spirit of California, to 6,200 Bay Area students and families. To date, 166,000 students have enjoyed these performances. The show is accompanied by a study guide, offering opportunities for deeper cultural enrichment. For many students this is their only arts related filed trip. Each year, we open the boxes at 11am for our special friends and volunteers. We’d be delighted for the CAC team to join us and to salute the 50th anniversary of CAC!, https://www.facebook.com/PresidioDance.org

Council Meeting: Nevada City
2026-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join us next week for the California Arts Council’s public meeting
The California Arts Council invites you to attend our upcoming business meeting on Friday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. The meeting will take place in Nevada City, with public access available on location, by web link, or by phone.
California Arts Council Meeting
May 15, 2026
10 AM – 1:50 PM
Madelyn Helling Library
980 Helling Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
Simultaneous ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided via Zoom.
Interpretación simultánea en español – transmisión de audio por Zoom.

Meeting Agenda

Agenda item highlights include:

VOTING ITEM: 2027-2032 CAC Strategic Plan
PRESENTATION: Native American Artist Grant Program
PRESENTATION: Folk and Traditional Arts Program

Share your thoughts with us through public comment
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.
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. two days 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 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.

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.

El Tiempo Latine
2026-05-16 19:30 UTC
Celebrating the release of E4TT’s 6th CD featuring music by modern women, queer, and nonbinary Latine composers with a selection of works from the recording. Performed by E4TT (Nanette McGuinness, soprano, Megan Chartier, cello, and Margaret Halbig, piano), joined by guests violinist Lylia Guion and coloratura soprano Chelsea Hollow, https://www.facebook.com/events/1658996638111945

Art With Elders Annual Exhibit Opening Event
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Please join us for our in person Annual Exhibit Opening Event Sat. Jun. 13, 2026, 2-4p! More than 100 artworks by students participating in AWE classes will be on exhibit. The event is free and open to the public. A donation at the door is requested, but not required. Light refreshments will be served. The venue is wheelchair accessible and free parking is available.
More Details:
Annual Exhibit

Juneteenth Cultural Festival
2026-06-20 12:00 - 17:00 UTC
Cultural festival celebrating freedom, diversity and Black History on CA’s northern coast , @Blackhumboldt

Council Meeting: Santa Cruz
2026-06-26 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
The California Arts Council invites you to attend our upcoming business meeting on Friday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. The meeting will take place in Santa Cruz, with public access available on location, by web link, or by phone.
California Arts Council Meeting
June 26, 2026
10 AM – 2:50 PM
London Nelson Community Center Auditorium
301 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Simultaneous ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided via Zoom.
Interpretación simultánea en español – transmisión de audio por Zoom.

Meeting Agenda
Meeting Packet

Agenda item highlights include:

PRESENTATION: Arts and Youth Grant Program
PRESENTATION: Individual Artists Fellowship Grant Program
PRESENTATION: Impact of General Operating Funds Consolidation
DISCUSSION: FY26-27 Allocations

Share your thoughts with us through public comment
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.
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. two days 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 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.

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.

Bayanihan: For Life, For Blood
2026-06-27 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
A powerful jukebox musical in development, inspired by the true story of Anjanette Maraya-Ramey – a first-generation Filipina-American artist and leukemia survivor. This staged reading is paired with a community blood drive celebrating resilience, culture, and the gift of life.
Reservation Required
More Details:
IG: @marayaarts

Council Meeting: San Rafael
2026-08-14

70th Annual Puppet Fair Weekend
2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Step into a world where the history of puppeteering comes to life! Children’s Fairyland is proud to host a world-class celebration of puppetry where premiere puppeteers come together and present mesmerizing puppet performances, displays, and educational activities of the highest caliber for an entire weekend.
With the support of the California Arts Council, Children’s Fairyland is developing a dynamic puppet education program for some of our youngest learners that fosters social and emotional learning and early language and literacy development.
More Details:
https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensFairyland/
https://www.instagram.com/fairylandca/
Children’s Fairyland | Oakland, California

Council Meeting: Capitol Region
2026-09-02

Up from the Ashes
2026-09-25 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Screening of documentary “Up from the Ashes,” stories of survivors of the Eaton Fire who are jazz musicians, paired with a concert by the interviewees.
More Details:
https://www.instagram.com/woltonmyo/

Council Meeting: Central Valley
2026-10-23

Council Meeting: San Diego
2026-12-11
