California’s lobbying voice for the arts
We’re working to secure funding for the arts, advance policies that benefit artists, and ensure that the future of California is creative.
Send a Letter to Your Reps
In 2024, the California Arts Council budget took a significant hit and was cut by $5 million for two years, reducing its funding to just $21 million to serve the entire state. Assemblymember Chris Ward from San Diego, in his new role as Chair of the Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee, will request to restore that funding in the 2025-26 budget. Send a message to the Governor and your legislators about the importance of public funding for the arts and to urge them to support restoring the $5 million to the CAC.
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2025 Advocacy Calendar
This calendar features key dates in 2025 and monthly actions you can take to build relationships with your elected officials and advocate year round!
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Advocating for California to be the best state to be creative
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Help us build awareness of the arts in California
Our sister organization, California for the Arts, provides programs and services to make advocating for the arts easier than ever. As a 501c3, they help promote awareness of the arts, while California Arts Advocates – a 501c4 – ensures the arts are represented on a legislative level.
