About The CAA

The California Arts Advocates (CAA), provides advocacy services for California’s arts community. CAA provides professional advocacy for all arts stakeholders in California, from the smallest troupe to the largest institution, from the solo artist to the largest organization, from the most diverse to the most mainstream, regardless of cultural segment or economic standing.

CAA provides the only full time professional lobbyist in Sacramento who represents the interests of all arts stakeholders in California. Our lobbyist monitors all state legislation and works to ensure that the interests of the arts are reflected in our laws, public policies and budgets.

Founded in 1997, the CAA has been the collaborative force behind the battle to protect arts funding in California, as well as the successful passage of several bills that return arts programs to schools and laws that positively impact the arts.

In that time, our lobbying efforts have had significant influence on the legislative process in areas of budget, energy, censorship and education.