California Arts Advocates (CAA) was founded in 1997 as a means of bringing together individuals and organizations, who believe in the importance and vitality of the arts in California, and to support public investment in the arts and legislation that
benefits arts and culture programs that serve California.
"At a debriefing after CAA's visit, one of my fellow board members commented that CAA is an organization that actually does something.  We'll be sending our membership check shortly." --Attendee at a CAA advocacy forum

Join CAA today!
CAA is a 501c4 nonprofit organization and is supported entirely by membership dues.
CAA Lobbyist: 
"Kathy Lynch...helping to keep
us focused on the activities and investment of time and energy that promised to provide the
great return to the effort. "
  ---Music for All Foundation
Member of Americans for the Arts
The official
Americans for the Arts
State Arts Advocacy Captain for California
and a member of the
State Arts Action Network
The State Legislature is  in session.
Click here for bills that CAA is tracking.
May Revise: CAC Budget

"Nonprofit arts organizations can and should be involved in advocacy and lobbying as a way to build strength not only in their own organizations but in the communities they serve as well."
Arts in the Balance 2006
Southern California Grantmakers

The Legislature did not pass the state budget by the June 15 deadline.  The budget debate continues at the state Capitol.
Governor's May Revise:
CAC total budget $5,569,000
Governors FY2008-09 budget proposal in January:  CAC total budget $5,693,000

This page was last updated: July 14, 2008
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Interested in presenting an advocacy forum or legislative briefing in your community?  Learn about past legislative briefings and forums in California.  "Tapping new state funding sources for local arts impact" session at AFTA Conference 2008.
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