Why join CAA_
● We do what others can't. While other arts organizations are legally limited in the amount of advocacy they can provide, CAA's legal structure and charter allows unlimited lobbying.
● We fight for what matters to you. The California Arts Council (CAC) is legally prohibited from advocating for its own budget. It is illegal for the CAC to spend money directly for advocacy or to fund other groups or organizations to do so on its behalf. CAA does not accept any funding from the CAC and is thus able to advocate for the CAC's budget and work to preserve public funding for the arts.
● We speak for all of the arts. We provide the only full time lobbyist in Sacramento who represents all arts stakeholders, regardless of size, composition, location, finances or cultural background.
● We need you. CAA needs your voice and your support to shape public policy in California. Your membership dues enable CAA to protect and grow the arts.
Membership Benefits
We have a tremendous opportunity to use the collective clout of our boards, our audiences and our donors to influence public policy.
Join those who are making a difference
for the arts in California!
ADVOCACY
Our representative in Sacramento monitors all bills introduced to the state legislature, notifying the CAA when bills that impact arts organizations and artists become active. With this constant awareness we are in a position to effectively lobby in support of legislation that benefits our members and the arts community and oppose legislation with negative impact.
CURRENT INFORMATION
Our website www.calartsadvocates.org provides up-to-date information, including action alerts and news items.
TIMELY ACTION ALERTS
Bulletins from our lobbyist give you the opportunity to write, call, fax or e-mail your views at the timely moment when art related bills are under active consideration.
COORDINATED TESTIMONY
This combined advocacy effort of the CAA and our members will work to educate and influence legislators while creating a solid constituency for the arts.
MEDIA RELATIONS
We are in constant communication with the state media to increase the visibility of arts and culture. Within this communication we keep the media informed about elected officials and legislation that are helping or hindering the arts in California.
RECOGNITION
You and/or your organization will be recognized as a leader in state arts advocacy when listed in our publications and advocacy work as a CAA member
Join the growing legion of supporters committed to arts advocacy in California.
Our success depends entirely on a united arts community.
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