CA For The Arts

I am grateful for the arts because art is one of the things most unique to homosapiens. The other human species don't have it. Art allows us to communicate the ineffable directly from soul to soul. I am also grateful for art advocates across the state who come together to exchange knowledge, influence decision makers and mobilize to fight for public funding and policies to support arts workers. Thank you! I am proud be a part of the team of the sister organizations leading this statewide movement: CA for the Arts @caforthearts - your Movement Building Advocacy Network CA Arts Advocates @caartsadvocates - your Lobbying Voice in Sacramento    This Giving Tuesday, please help fuel this movement by becoming a member: https://lnkd.in/gvEpVAYF - join to support regional and statewide networks, convenings, trainings and keeping our programs FREE and accessible for all. https://lnkd.in/gzr2B3mN - join to support direct lobbying efforts with state representatives and agencies, coalition building, policy analysis and writing. Join us, and together, we can shift the paradigm! #ShiftTheParadigm #GrowWithUs #BuildTheMovement #ArtWorkIsRealWork #CAfortheArts #CAArtsAdvocates #SupportArtsAdvocacy #GivingTuesday

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨ Artist Space Trust is looking for three talented individuals to join our team on 6-month contract positions! 🌟 💡 About us: AST is a small but dynamic team of artists and housing advocates committed to preserving affordable spaces for Bay Area artists and culture-bearers. Our work ensures the creative community can thrive in a region where rising costs threaten their ability to live and create. 🌟 Join us in our mission to keep the Bay Area’s artistic spirit alive! Explore the current opportunities and details on our website. Positions: -Education Coordinator -Real Estate Project Manager -Planned Giving Manager 🔗 please visit https://lnkd.in/gfBpwzwy to learn more and apply! 🏡🎨 #NowHiring #BayAreaArtists #AffordableHousing #CreativeCommunity #JoinOurTeam #jobs #bayareajobs

As the year wraps up, we're proud to reflect on the incredible progress we've made—building coalitions, fighting to protect arts funding, and raising awareness of the value of arts and culture workers. What’s next for arts advocacy in California? How can art advocates prepare for the 2025-26 legislative session? Join us next Wednesday for “The State of Funding and Legislation for Arts, Culture & Creativity in California.” Our conversation will feature Julie Baker, CEO at CA for the Arts; Alex Torres, Policy Advisor at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schrek and Lobbyist at NIVA CA; Priscilla Quiroz, Legislative Advocate at Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange; and Karri Wood Einertson, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy at SAG-AFTRA. This webinar is free with registration, RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g2gYvNfX Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gHj36nSi #ArtsLegislation #CulturalPolicy #CAisCreative #InvestCAArts #CreativeEconomy #ArtsWorkIsRealWork ⁠

Our year-long work on behalf of artists and creatives is a labor of love. Through CA for the Arts and CA Arts Advocates, we link field building, advocacy, and policy development to shape the future of creativity. As the movement for creativity grows to every corner of the state, we need your support to continue leading the fight. According to our 2024 California Arts Advocacy Field Survey, California’s creative community seeks to build the future in three distinct ways: ▶️Collaboration within the field ▶️Cross-sector collaborations ▶️ Coalition-building. Together, arts advocates have been leading the charge. Through building relationships with elected officials, we have found new lines of funding and new cross-sector partnerships on both the local and state levels. We achieved momentous milestones - from establishing pandemic reopening guidelines for the arts to securing historic levels of relief funding; to establishing programs like California Performing Arts Nonprofit Paymaster and the forthcoming Equitable Payroll Fund; to having the Governor identify the arts and creative economy as strategic industries to strengthen in California. Our 2030 goal is to mobilize our diverse communities to develop public policies where arts and culture serve as drivers of community health and economic development. Notably, 70% of survey respondents said that diversifying and increasing sources of state funding for the arts through cross-sector initiatives is a top policy priority.  When you support our work, we have time to build the necessary cross-sector partnerships and local networks. Start the new year as a member. Help us advance creative solutions across government sectors. Creativity is at the table because of the unwavering support of members like YOU! Join CA for the Arts: 🟠CA for the Arts | Individual: https://lnkd.in/g5ftM-JF 🟠CA for the Arts | Organization: https://lnkd.in/gXAgWGYG Join CA Arts Advocates:  🟢 CA Arts Advocates | Individual: https://lnkd.in/g8PbVEzD 🟢CA Arts Advocates | Organization: https://lnkd.in/g9WDewdy #ShiftTheParadigm #GrowWithUs #BuildTheMovement #ArtWorkIsRealWork #CAfortheArts #CAArtsAdvocates #SupportArtsAdvocacy

I am grateful for the arts because they are the most powerful way to stir souls, make meaning and connect people. Please comment below why you are grateful and consider becoming a member or making a donation! I am also grateful for art advocates across the state who come together to exchange knowledge, influence decision makers and mobilize to fight for public funding and policies to support arts workers. Thank you! I am proud to serve as the CEO for the sister organizations leading this statewide movement: 📣 CA Arts Advocates @caartsadvocates - your Lobbying Voice in Sacramento ‼️ 🌊CA for the Arts @caforthearts - your Movement Building Advocacy Network 💪 This Giving Tuesday, please help fuel this movement by becoming a member: ▶️caforthearts.org/grow - join to support regional and statewide networks, convenings, trainings and keeping our programs FREE and accessible for all. ▶️caartsadvocates.org/build - join to support direct lobbying efforts with state representatives and agencies, coalition building, policy analysis and writing. ⭐Join us, and together, we can shift the paradigm ⭐ hashtag #ShiftTheParadigm hashtag #GrowWithUs hashtag #BuildTheMovement hashtag #ArtWorkIsRealWork hashtag #CAfortheArts hashtag #CAArtsAdvocates hashtag #SupportArtsAdvocacy hashtag #GivingTuesday

Why are you grateful for the arts? Share in the comments 👇👇👇 CA for the Arts is grateful for arts advocates like YOU! We understand arts and culture as essential to the wellbeing of society and intrinsic to community life, fostering connection, expression, and resilience. We envision a world where artists and culture bearers are celebrated so everyone thrives and has a sense of belonging. Share this graphic with your communities and download the graphics here to post on your socials, be sure to tag us! https://lnkd.in/g-ptHATi This Giving Tuesday, please help fuel this movement by becoming a member: ▶️caforthearts.org/grow - join to support regional and statewide networks, convenings, trainings and keeping our programs FREE and accessible for all. ▶️caartsadvocates.org/build - join to support direct lobbying efforts with state representatives and agencies, coalition building, policy analysis and writing. ⭐Join us, and together, we can shift the paradigm ⭐ #ShiftTheParadigm #GrowWithUs #BuildTheMovement #ArtWorkIsRealWork #CAfortheArts #CAArtsAdvocates #SupportArtsAdvocacy

We are so proud to have Megan Van Voorhis, Director of Convention & Cultural Services for Office of Arts & Culture - City of Sacramento, serve on our board. Megan leads Sacramento's cultural, creative, and tourism strategies, championing artists and uplifting the creative community through research, collaboration, policy, programming, and investment. Her leadership is pivotal to uplifting and celebrating the voices of artists and creatives in Sacramento. Become a member today! We need your help to sustain arts advocacy at the state level. ▶️caforthearts.org/grow ▶️caartsadvocates.org/build #ShiftTheParadigm #GrowWithUs #BuildTheMovement #ArtWorkIsRealWork #CAfortheArts #CAArtsAdvocates #SupportArtsAdvocacy

Introducing our CA Arts Advocates new Executive Committee board appointments! These dedicated individuals have been chosen to pave the way for our organization and shape its future. Congrats to: Josiah Bruny, President, CEO of Music Changing Lives Sean Fenton, Vice President, Executive Director of Theatre Bay Area Lyz Luke, Secretary, Executive Director of Living Jazz Edmund Velasco, Treasurer, President of American Federation of Musicians - Local 7 Orange County We are so grateful for their commitment to our mission, vision, and values!

Natalia is an artist and culture bearer who has curated and organized dozens of cultural gatherings designed to foster a new sense of belonging and relationality among BIPOC artists, communities, and allies. She brings substantial advocacy experience to GAAP and in the long term wants to be involved in advocacy to support and uplift the creative economy ecosystem within the greater Bay Area Arts and Culture sector, with a focus on BIPOC artists and culture keepers that are community anchors.

I am grateful for the arts because I believe they have the power to build healthier communities and lives. Please comment below why you are grateful and consider becoming a member or making a donation! I am also grateful for art advocates across the state who come together to exchange knowledge, influence decision makers and mobilize to fight for public funding and policies to support arts workers. Thank you! I am proud to serve as the CEO for the sister organizations leading this statewide movement:  📣 CA Arts Advocates @caartsadvocates - your Lobbying Voice in Sacramento ‼️ 🌊CA for the Arts @caforthearts - your Movement Building Advocacy Network 💪 This Giving Tuesday, please help fuel this movement by becoming a member: ▶️caforthearts.org/grow - join to support regional and statewide networks, convenings, trainings and keeping our programs FREE and accessible for all. ▶️caartsadvocates.org/build - join to support direct lobbying efforts with state representatives and agencies, coalition building, policy analysis and writing. ⭐Join us, and together, we can shift the paradigm ⭐ #ShiftTheParadigm #GrowWithUs #BuildTheMovement #ArtWorkIsRealWork #CAfortheArts #CAArtsAdvocates #SupportArtsAdvocacy #GivingTuesday