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Supporting an inclusive workforce for the field of arts and culture. Administered by the School of Arts and Culture at MHP.

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California Creative Corps
A media, outreach, and engagement pilot program designed to support communities statewide following the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Cultural Districts
Highlighting some of the thriving cultural diversity and unique artistic identities within local communities across the state. www.caculturaldistricts.org

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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

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The Governor’s advocate for the art of poetry. The post of California’s Poet Laureate is currently vacant. www.capoetlaureate.org

California Youth Poet Laureate
COMING SOON: State legislation supports the development of the state’s first Youth Poet Laureate program.
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