Be a California
Local Arts Advocate
The Sierra County Arts Council encourages you to act as an advocate for increased funding for local arts agencies in California. Here are some links to organizations that are deeply committed to keeping the arts alive at the local level. Visit their sites, make a contribution, and let them know you're a Sierra County Arts Council booster!
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The California Arts Council is the State agency responsible for the State Local Partnership program. Over the years, this program has provided considerable funding to local arts agencies in the state, including the Sierra County Arts Council.
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Americans for the Arts is "the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With 45 years of service, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts."
Use CAPWIZ to let your elected officials know that you support increased funding for local arts.
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California Arts Advocates "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."