The CAC is turning the big 5-0! We’re celebrating five decades of cultural impact and envisioning the next half-century of creativity in the Golden State - and we want you to celebrate with us! Visit arts.ca.gov to get involved and stay connected. #ArtsCA #CAC50

Discover Watsonville and explore the creativity that makes California’s Cultural Districts unique at caculturaldistricts.org #CaliforniaCulturalDistricts #Watsonville #CaliforniaArtsCouncil #ArtsAndCulture #CommunityArts #ArtUnitesCultures

The California Arts Council invites California’s state, county and municipal poets laureate who have served since 2009 to submit work for an anthology to be published in early 2027. #CAC50

Your voice matters in California’s arts community. Join the California Arts Council’s Council meeting on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10 AM PT at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (the MAC) in Merced.  #CaliforniaArtsCouncil #CaliforniaArts #Merced #ArtsCommunity

Modesto’s Dos Rios Arts & Cultural District is where art, performance and community meet. Discover what makes Dos Rios unique, and explore more California Cultural Districts, at caculturaldistricts.org ✨ #CaliforniaCulturalDistricts #CAC

We’re thankful to Governor Newsom and the Legislature for this commitment during the California Arts Council’s 50th anniversary year. Read the announcement: arts.ca.gov/press-release/ca… #CaliforniaArtsCouncil #CreativeCalifornia #CaliforniaArts

Your voice matters in California’s arts community. Join the California Arts Council’s virtual hybrid Council meeting on Wednesday, September 30 10:00 AM PST.  Meeting details and information on how to participate: arts.ca.gov/about/council-me… #CaliforniaArtsCouncil #CaliforniaArts

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Los Angeles for the National Endowment for the Arts Grants Workshop!  #CaliforniaArtsCouncil #NEA #ArtsFunding #CaliforniaArts

We're excited to share an upcoming workshop where you can learn about grants to support your arts projects and how to apply! Join the National Endowment for the Arts staff for an in-person workshop on federal grants and how to apply.

Art, history, and creativity come together at the Arts District at Liberty Station in San Diego. 🎨✨ #CAC #CAC50 #CaliforniaArts #SanDiegoArts #ArtsAndCulture #PublicArt #CreativeCommunity

Taking a look back to when Michelle Radmand, Chief Deputy Director, CAC, joined the Inland Prosperity Conference in Riverside, hosted by the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center. #CAC #CAC50 #CaliforniaArts #Riverside #ArtsAndCulture #PublicArt #CreativeCommunity

The American Indian Cultural District (AICD) in Yelamu (San Francisco) celebrates American Indian culture, history, art, and community. To learn more, visit caculturaldistricts.org #ArtsCA #CAC50 #AICD

The CAC has announced its grant award allocations for 2026! Six programs, 1,200 grants, and nearly $24.6M invested in our state's extraordinary cultural and creative expression! Get all the details around the unanimous vote here: arts.ca.gov/press-release/co… #ArtsCA

On Thursday, Aug 13, California Arts Council staff and Council members Phil Mercado and Roy Hirabayashi toured the iconic Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. #CaliforniaArtsCouncil #MarinCounty #SanRafael

California’s creativity does not live in one place.  It lives in neighborhoods, classrooms, cultural spaces, correctional facilities, small towns and major cities across the state.  #CAC #CAC50 #calarts #artsforall #californiaarts

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 Arts in Corrections Statewide Convening to celebrate the transformative power of the arts and the incredible community working to expand access, creativity, and connection to ALL Californians. 🎨✨

Join us next Fri at 10AM in Santa Cruz - or online! - for our next meeting. On the agenda: Arts and Youth & Individual Artists grants, the impact of general operating grants consolidation, FY26-27 Allocations & more. Comment live or in writing: arts.ca.gov/about/council-me… #ArtsCA

Every region of California has a creative story to tell. Share how the California Arts Council aided your artistic career❤️  #CaliforniaCreatesHere #RegionalImpact #ArtsInCommunity #CACRoadshow

Congrats to the winners of the 2025–2026 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge presented by the NEA + NAMT 🎭✨ #Broadway #MusicalTheatre #Songwriting

Join us Friday at 10AM in Nevada City - or online! - for our next Council meeting. On the agenda: CAC Strategic Plan; Native American Artist Grant; Folk & Traditional Arts & more. Give your input during the meeting or submit in writing. Details at: arts.ca.gov/about/council-me… #ArtsCA

Attn CA ARTS ORGS: Grant applications for the 2026 cycle are due before midnight TOMORROW! Resources are still available to help get to you the finish line on time: arts.ca.gov/grants/resources… #ArtsCA