Culture is the strongest signifier of California’s identity. As a state agency, the California Arts Council supports local arts infrastructure and programming statewide through grants, programs, and services.

Mission

Strengthening arts, culture, and creative expression as the tools to cultivate a better California for all.

Vision

A California where all people flourish with universal access to and participation in the arts.

Values

• Community – Authentic intergenerational and intersectional connections
• Accessibility – Inclusion, simplicity, and ease, resulting in equitable participation
• Aesthetics – Recognizing all art forms and artistic traditions that enable full and meaningful creative expression
• Autonomy with Accountability – Empowered, responsible generation and allocation of resources
• Relevance – Broad influence, bold leadership, and synergizing collaboration for the present, with a sharp eye toward emerging developments and needs of the future
• Equity – Service according to the need to prioritize racial injustice, representation, and visibility of all groups
• Sustainability – Wise, impactful, and responsive growth

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