Arts Info

This page provides background information on the arts, from current studies to tips on health insurance for artists.

Arts Happen

There are many conferences, conventions, trainings and workshops for arts administrators, educators and artists in California. The California Arts Council’s website helps provide information on these events.

Research and Reports

Reports and studies on the arts as they relate to education, the economy, communities, quality of life, and other aspects of our lives are of vital importance. The California Arts Council keeps the public informed with the latest and most important research information through its Arts Inform site.

Arts Education

Find out more about the visual and performing arts in our schools.

Health Insurance

Acquiring health insurance for individual artists and dependents is not a simple task. This page gives background and tips for artists seeking information on health-insurance issues.

Arts Accessibility

The California Arts Council is committed to making all its services and programs open and accessible to people with and without disabilities.

CA Resale Royalty Act

The California Resale Royalty Act entitles artists to a royalty payment upon the resale of their works of art under certain circumstances. This page gives more information about the law, as well as a listing of artists entitled to royalty payments.

Economic Impact Study

The Arts: A Competitive Advantage for California II demonstrates that in 2004, the impact of nonprofit arts and culture on California’s economy was $5.4 billion, supported a workforce of more than 160,000, and produced nearly $300 million in state and local taxes.

Helpful Websites

There are many organizations and informational web pages available to the public for more information.