Arts & Health Initiative
Bridging Creativity & Care
CA for the Arts is excited to present "Bridging Creativity & Care", the second series of webinars for our Arts & Health Initiative! This webinar series offers an introduction to the diverse and evolving field of arts and health, highlighting how creative arts therapists and teaching artists contribute to individual and community well-being.
San Francisco Chronicle
Oakland moves to restore arts leadership position after community outcry
Council Member Carroll Fife said art “is economic development. It’s more butts in seats at shows.”
CA Arts Advocates
August 2025 Legislative & Budget Updates
The California legislature is on summer recess until August 18. Upon return they have until September 12 to pass bills before their interim recess. The CA Arts Advocates team will continue to closely monitor the bills we have been tracking and keep you informed to which make it to the Governors desk for his signature or veto.
Blog
Immigrant Rights Solidarity Statement
California for the Arts is in solidarity with the immigrant community, which is being targeted by President Trump's bigotry and abuse of power. We recognize the vital role that all immigrants play in our cultural communities and national heritage.
Let’s build a more creative California
We’re helping every Californian become an advocate for the arts – from raising awareness on why the arts are so important, to providing programs and services that support our state’s creative workforce and economy.
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Change starts with advocacy
Our sister organization California Arts Advocates is hard at work driving policy change and working to increase and allocate funding to the areas that need it the most.
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