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Creativity Is Californian

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.

The California Arts Council is your state arts agency. Through statewide grant opportunities, we ensure every Californian has the opportunity to create, participate, and flourish through the power of artistic expression.

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Administering Organization – Folk and Traditional Arts Support to administer funding for artists and arts organizations’ work in folk and traditional arts expressions.	VIEW >
Administering Organization — Individual Artists Fellowship Supporting the creative practices of California artists at key career levels.	VIEW >
Arts and Youth Supporting meaningful arts participation and learning in diverse settings and contexts for infants, children, and youth ages 0-25 by prioritizing programs that directly bridge barriers to access and participation.	VIEW >
Arts Education Exposure Supporting student attendance at arts performances and exhibits.	VIEW >
Arts Integration Training Supporting arts integration training for educators facilitated by teaching artists.	VIEW >
Creative Youth Development Supporting arts projects for youth outside of traditional school hours.	VIEW >
General Operating Support Direct funding to arts and cultural organizations in support of ongoing operations, prioritizing small organizations.	VIEW >
Impact Projects Supporting collaborative projects that center artists and artistic practice in responding to issues experienced by California’s historically and systemically under-resourced communities.	VIEW >
State-Local Partner Mentorship Support for the establishment by an existing State-Local Partner of a county-designated local arts agency in counties in which no such agency has currently been identified.	VIEW >
State-Local Partners Support and technical assistance for county-designated local arts agencies.	VIEW >

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