Celebrate with Us!
This year, the California Arts Council marks a half-century of bridging communities through the arts. Celebrate with us!
Honor the founding members of the Council, visionary arts leaders, and arts organizations.
Governor's Proclamation
Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring 2026 as the “California Arts Council 50th Anniversary.
California Arts Council administered program supports vibrant, inclusive creative economies
Grant Programs & Applications
Learn about state arts funding for organizations and individuals. Access current guidelines and applications.
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Grant Panels
Learn about the critical role of peer review panelists in the grant application process and view resources for panelists.
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Creativity is Californian
We’re the world’s fifth leading economy and home to more artists than anywhere else in the nation. We understand the value of culture and innovation.
At the California Arts Council, it’s our mission to strengthen arts, culture, and creative expression as the tools to cultivate a better California for all. We support local arts infrastructure and activities statewide through grants, programs, and services.
Featured Grantee: Latino Center for Arts and Culture, Sacramento
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Meet Your Arts Council Members
Arts & Culture Opportunities Resource Center
Collective is a central hub for connecting California’s arts and culture communities with both the public and one another, by sharing the vast and varied creative assets available within our state. Peruse, publish, and set notifications for new opportunities such as jobs, internships, artist calls, grants, conferences, workshops, and more.
Recent Grants Search
Visit our grantee database for searchable information about California Arts Council grants from 2017 to today.
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