The California Arts Council administers its own core programs that renew annually. We are often asked to oversee special initiatives by the National Endowment for the Arts and other governmental entities as well. Here is what we're working on now.

Artists in Schools places teaching artists in California classrooms.

Creating Public Value revitalizes California's rural and underserved communities through the arts.

State-Local Partnership connects us with California's county arts councils.

Statewide Networks supports statewide and regional arts service organizations and networks.

Arts and Accessibility seeks to level the playing field so all can participate.

Poetry Out Loud introduces high school students to the magic of great literature.

California Poet Laureate is appointed by the Governor and serves a two-year term after senate confirmation.

California Arts Day
is always the first Friday in October.