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Grants
- Grant Programs & Applications
  Grant Programs & Applications
  Learn about state arts funding for organizations and individuals. Access current guidelines and applications.
- Grant Resources
  Grant Resources
  View training and technical assistance resources including FAQs, training videos, webinars, and instructions.
- Grant Applicant FAQs
  Grant Applicant FAQs
  A collection of answers to frequently asked application questions.
- Grant Panels
  Grant Panels
  Learn about the critical role of peer review panelists in the grant application process and view resources for panelists.
- Recent Grants Search
  Recent Grants Search
  Searchable information about California Arts Council grant awards from 2010 to today.
- Grantee Map
  Grantee Map
  View an interactive map of recent California Arts Council grantees.
- Grantmaking Evaluation
  Grantmaking Evaluation
  Learn about the CAC's process with consulting firms Scansion and WolfBrown to evaluate the agency’s portfolio of programs, assessing the effectiveness of our grantmaking and contract-based funding.
- Online Application Portal
  Online Application Portal
  SmartSimple is the CAC's online application portal and grants management system.
Collective
- Collective: Statewide Arts & Culture Opportunities Resource Center
  Collective: Statewide Arts & Culture Opportunities Resource Center
  Browse opportunities such as jobs, internships, artist calls, grants, conferences, workshops, and more.
- Organization Login
- Custom Alerts
  Collective: Custom Alerts
  For Individuals: sign-up to receive custom opportunity alerts by location, keyword, type, etc.
Learning Center
- Why the Arts?
  Why the Arts?
  Arts and culture are essential to us all. Explore the benefits of the arts by topic.
- Research & Reports
  Research & Reports
  Access research, reports, and journal articles from the global arts and culture fields.
- Racial Equity Learning Resources
  Racial Equity Learning Resources
  Access racial equity tools, research, and community learning resources.
- CAC Publications & Reports
  CAC Publications & Reports
  A collection of reports published by the California Arts Council.
- Arts Glossary
  Arts Glossary
  Learn about key terms used in the arts and culture sector, and accompanying resources.
News
- ArtBeat Newsletter
  ArtBeat
  Visit our online archive for our weekly e-newsletter, featuring our latest updates, plus grants, job opportunities, and news from across the creative field. Subscribe now!
- Press Releases
  Press Releases
  Access information and announcements for the media and public alike. Subscribe to receive emailed updates.
- Blog
  Blog
  Read featured stories of California's creative community, featuring guest features and voices from our grantees.
- COVID-19 News & Resources
  COVID-19 News & Resources
  Find the latest COVID-19 announcements, including emergency funding opportunities, arts reopening resources, and state guidance.
- DREAM Magazine
  DREAM Magazine
  Voices and stories from across the state, sharing a glimpse into the depth of impact of creativity and cultural expression in a region as large and diverse as California.
- Disaster Relief & Emergency Preparedness
  Disaster Relief & Emergency Preparedness Resources
  Resources for members of California's arts and culture field impacted by natural disasters in the state
- Art News
  Art News
  Find relevant arts and culture stories from the local and national media and blogosphere.
Programs
- Arts Administrators Pipeline Fellowship
  Arts Administrators Pipeline Fellowship
  A partnership with a California-based administering organization designed to support administrators in the early stages of their careers in the field of arts and culture.
- Arts in Corrections
  Arts in Corrections
  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.
- California Creative Corps
  California Creative Corps
  A media, outreach, and engagement pilot program designed to support communities statewide following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Cultural Districts
  Cultural Districts
  Highlighting some of the thriving cultural diversity and unique artistic identities within local communities across the state. www.caculturaldistricts.org.
- Poetry Out Loud
  Poetry Out Loud
  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.
- Poet Laureate
  Poet Laureate
  The Governor's advocate for the art of poetry. The post of California's Poet Laureate is currently vacant. www.capoetlaureate.org.
- CA Youth Poet Laureate
  CA Youth Poet Laureate
  COMING SOON: State legislation supports the development of the state's first Youth Poet Laureate program.
About
- About Us
  About Us
  Learn about our agency’s mission, vision, values. View our annual reports and a timeline of agency history. Find guidance on the California Public Records Act.
- Racial Equity Statement
  Racial Equity Statement
  Access racial equity tools, research, and community learning resources.
- Strategic Framework
  Strategic Framework: How We Think
  View the Strategic Framework and Decision Support Tool that guide our agency and Council’s policies and practices.
- Council Members
  Council Members
  Meet our policy-setting Council, appointed by your elected officials. Learn how to apply for Council member appointments.
- Staff
  Staff
  Get to know our state agency staff and access staff contact information.
- Council Meetings
  Council Meetings
  View schedules and records of the Council's public meetings.
- Calendar
  View details for upcoming dates of meetings, events, and workshops.
- Work With Us
  Work With Us
  Learn about employment and contracting opportunities at the California Arts Council.
Support the Arts
- Donate
  Donate
  Your direct contribution to the California Arts Council is tax-deductible.
- Keep Arts In Schools Fund
  Keep Arts In Schools Fund
  Support creativity in California’s classrooms by donating to the Keep Arts in Schools Fund on your state tax return.
- Arts License Plate
  Arts License Plate
  Proceeds from the California Arts Plate support arts programs across California.