How to Engage in Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month

Sign up to one of our weekly webinars that tackle cross-sector issues and policy needs for a sustainable and equitable arts ecosystem. And, download our various toolkits to build the case for the arts and uplift its impact – all April long!

Want to learn more? Watch our recent webinar, How to Engage in ACCM 2022.

This webinar is an opportunity to learn how to support Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month (ACCM) with an overview of our communication tools, artist engagement, weekly webinar series, and a primer on what we as the only statewide arts advocacy org are asking of the Legislature and Administration this year to support public investment in arts and culture.

Download our comprehensive Activate ACCM 2022 Toolkit to help spread the message that “The Arts Work” in California. The toolkit includes:

Weekly Social Media Guide to post and share social media posts to elevate the themes of ACCM 2022.
Local Proclamation Guide to approach your local government to advocate for an Arts, Culture & Creativity Day (or Month); to help bring recognition for the arts and artists in your community.
Op-Ed template and Press Release Guide to engage the wider public on issues explored throughout ACCM 2022.
Guide to Successful Advocacy provides advocacy tools to ensure a successful meeting with your California legislator and/or their legislative staff.

Submit Today to the Arts Work Showcase!
Don’t forget to submit your artwork to our first annual Arts Work Showcase. We are accepting submissions through April.

You can submit already existing artwork pertaining to how the Arts Work to Heal, Advance Social Justice, Build Community, Create Jobs, and Empower Youth.

Your work will be featured on our website and be entered to win a weekly cash prize!

Submit here today!

ACCM Webinar Series

Friday, April 1, 2022.  Join us for a discussion on how “The Arts Work to Engage & Empower Youth.”

This webinar will explore the connections between arts education, creative youth development, workforce development and college readiness. Young adults will share insights from their in-school and out-of-school arts learning experiences. Their reflections will serve as the context for a discussion of current advocacy opportunities by a panel of experienced advocates, funders and policy leaders.

Don’t wait – Register here today!

Friday, April 8, 2022.  Join us for a discussion on how “The Arts Work to Build Community.”

From cultural districts to arts-led disaster response, to artists serving as civic leaders, this webinar will examine how the arts work to reimagine and rebuild the social and physical infrastructure of our communities and what policy and funding mechanisms are needed to sustain and grow culture-centered civic collaboration.

Don’t wait – Register here today! 

Be a Delegate for Arts Advocacy Week

Calling all arts advocates! Please contribute your voice to arts delegations in virtual legislative visits during Advocacy Week (April 25-29). CFTA provides all the tools, resources and talking points. Just sign up!

If you would like to serve as Delegate, please complete this form by April 5th. For more information, email Tracy at tracy@californiansforthearts.org