Winning the Facebook 10K Race
On November 9, 2011, the California Arts Council became the first arts agency in the nation to acquire 10,000 "likes" on Facebook. How did the agency achieve this? And--perhaps more importantly--why?
2012: Challenge for Tax Checkoff
Hurray! With your help, contributions for the Tax Checkoff for the Arts totalled $164,298. A most sincere thank you to those who contributed and who gave critical help in promoting it in 2011. We are pleased with the results of this effort and especially pleased with the outpouring of help from arts organizations and artists who endeavored on the Arts Council Fund's behalf. Can you please help with next year's efforts? The Arts Council once again needs to promote the option--because for the coming tax year, we need to reach at least $250,000. If we don't, the Arts Council Fund is dropped from the voluntary contribution options. There are lots of ways to help.
CAC "Occupies" NEA's Facebook
Remember that Facebook "10K Race" last fall--when Arizona and California raced to become the first arts agency in the nation to reach 10,000 Facebook "likes?" Well, as you might recall, we won. And to celebrate this signal achievement (ahem), the National Endowment for the Arts is giving us their Facebook page for a week!
Arts Council Director Speaks Out in Blog Interview
Craig Watson, the Director of the California Arts Council, started his job last August. Interested in learning more about Craig's background, philosophy, and the goals for the California Arts Council? Take a look at the in depth interview published on Barry's Blog, an information site from arts advocate Barry Hessenius and published by the Western States Arts Federation. SEE BLOG
NEA Chair Comes to CA Feb 21-23
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman will visit Woodland and Los Angeles on February 21-23, 2012. The California Arts Council plans on joining him during his trip, as well as occupying the NEA Facebook page while Chairman Landesman is in the state.
Research Grant Opportunity
The California Cultural Data Project (California CDP) was launched in 2008 as an online management tool designed to strengthen California's arts and cultural organizations. Now that the California CDP has been in place, the California CPD Working Group seeks California based organizations to utilize CDP information to analyze the arts and culture sector of our state.
Chair to speak at Women's PowerStrategy Conference
Council Chair Malissa Feruzzi Shriver will serve as a headline speaker at a a gathering of leaders from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise who are joining forces to educate and inspire women of all ages to believe and invest in their own talents, skills and potential. The first ever Women's PowerStrategy Conference is a day-long event on March 24 at San Domenico School in San Anselmo that features talks and workshops on everything from technology to relationships, to business to healthful eating. Proceeds will benefit Girls Inc. and San Domenico High School pupils.
New Services Available to CA Artists/Arts Organizations
Looking for affordable health insurance? Thinking about legal liability? Want to learn new skills to advance your organization? Because the California Arts Council is now partnering with Fractured Atlas, California artists, arts organizations and their staffs now have access to an array of free and discounted services to help make their personal and professional lives easier...and maybe cheaper! Sign up is free. Do it by March 31, 2012 at www.fracturedatlas.org/caarts to become a California member under the auspices of the Arts Council.
Craig Watson Appointed to WESTAF Board
The Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) has appointed California Arts Council Director Craig Watson to its board, which includes five state arts agency executive directors who are elected to the board by their peers. Watson will complete a partial term vacated by former Alaska Arts Council Director Charlotte Fox. His term concludes in October 2012.
Statewide Network Application Open
The California Arts Council announces that the application is now available for the 2011-12 Statewide Networks Program. The goal of the Statewide Networks Program is strengthen an organization's capacity and delivery of services to its constituents through communications, professional development opportunities, networking and arts advocacy.
Artists in Schools Application Now Available
The California Arts Council is now accepting applications for its Artists in Schools program. Deadline: March 9, 2012.
New ArtWorks! Story: Lula Washington Dance Theatre
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre has been a part of the fabric of Los Angeles for over 30 years, and includes education as part of the company's mission. The company and its leader continues to impact the community's youth, from the 4th and 5th graders who experienced "a transformation from discomfort to grace, and from giggles to joy," to the high school students inspired to attend college because of dance. READ THE STORY.
