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The arts have the potential to revolutionize business, kickstart the economy, and bring about healthier communities – but only if the arts have a seat at the table. Help businesses, governments, and community leaders see the power of the arts.

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LA County Wild Fires Resources 2025

The Power of Arts and Culture: The Heart of Community Health, Revitalization, and Inclusion

California's Budget is in the Red - Its Arts Programs are Black and Blue

Creative Economy Tracker

Creative Placemaking: Strengthening Communities with Arts at the Core

From Living to Thriving: Threewalls’ Wage Policy Report

For a Resilient US Theater

Otis Report on the Creative Economy 2024

Relationships between arts participation, social cohesion, and wellbeing

California AB-5 Worker Status Law: 4 Key Themes of Compliance Concerns Shared by Fiscal Sponsors and Fiscally Sponsored Arts Projects

Report - BEA data 2024

$53 Billion Awarded to Arts and Culture During the Pandemic

Solidarity Not Charity: A Rapid Report

Undocreatives

Equity Challenges in California’s Arts Ecosystem

Summary Analysis of the Statewide Covid-19 Economic Impact Survey for Artists & Cultural Workers

Summary Analysis of the Statewide Covid-19 Economic Impact Survey for Creative Organizations and Businesses

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2024 Election Engagement Resource Guide

ACCM 2024 DIY Legislator Visit Toolkit

ACCM 2024 Proclamation Guide

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This calendar features key dates in 2025 and monthly actions you can take to build relationships with your elected officials and advocate year round!

2025 Advocacy Calendar

Make a case for the arts to local leadership