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Last Budget Advocacy Push through June 15!
Click here for actions that you can take to urge your lawmakers to support funding for the California Arts Council and the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund.
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Increase the California Arts Council's (CAC) ongoing funding to $50 million.
California has a unique opportunity to lead by example for the entire United States. By significantly investing in and celebrating our vibrant culture, we can demonstrate how a state can truly champion the arts and unlock their full potential for the benefit of all Californians.
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$40M for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund
The PAEPF is a smart, targeted investment to strengthen California's small nonprofit performing arts organizations (budgets under $2 million) by helping them meet payroll. This sustains employment for artists and staff, directly supporting working artists, small nonprofits, and their communities.
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Our sister organization, California for the Arts, provides programs and services to make advocating for the arts easier than ever. As a 501c3, they help promote awareness of the arts, while California Arts Advocates – a 501c4 – ensures the arts are represented on a legislative level.
