Throughout 2016, we'll be celebrating the many contributions of the arts to the success of our state, honoring the California Arts Council’s rich history and celebrating a bright future for the arts in California.
More infoArts education reduces dropout rates, significantly improving school attendance, graduation rates, and workforce readiness. The Arts Council places a high priority on helping California’s young people succeed.
More infoNearly 8% of California’s gross state product, and nearly 10% of California jobs, arise from the creative sector. Today’s CEOs name “creativity” as the number-one trait they seek when hiring. The Arts Council supports cultural programs and initiatives that stimulate and revitalize California’s communities.
More infoCalifornia is recognized as one of the leading creative capitals in the world. A high concentration of arts in communities leads to less poverty, more civic engagement, and social cohesion – making California a great place to live and to visit.
More infoTomorrow’s innovators need arts education today. You can support arts education programs in California by putting an arts license plate on your California vehicle.
More infoArtists in Schools Grantee
STEM + Arts = STEAM. In this #MyCreativeCA video, watch San Diego’s Malashock Dance Company teach students math through movement at a local Title 1 elementary school.
Veterans Initiative in the Arts Grantee
In Marysville, artists are working with veterans to create a large-scale, public art installation that honors the military experience. The third video on our #MyCreativeCA series.
Arts in Corrections Service Provider
Our Arts in Corrections program provides rehabilitative arts services across the state. We traveled to document the work of one of our ten arts providers for the second video in our #MyCreativeCA series.
JUMP StArts and Artists in Schools Grantee
Here’s the first in our #MyCreativeCA video series, spotlighting Oakland’s Destiny Arts Center. We have proudly supported their work since 1990.
The California Arts Council builds public will and resources for the arts; fosters accessible arts initiatives that reflect contributions from all of California’s diverse populations; serves as a thought leader and champion for the arts; and provides relevant programs and services.
