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
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CAA is a 501c4 nonprofit organization and is supported entirely by membership dues.
P.O. Box 601902 l Sacramento, CA 95860-1902 l Advocacy@CaliforniaArtsAdvocates.orgrniaArt
CAA Lobbyist:
"Kathy Lynch...helping to keep
us focused on the activities and investment of time and energy that promised to provide the
"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."
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Assembly Member Karnette has introduced another bill that will help the California Arts Council give more arts grants to reach more people throughout the state. AB 2728 would transfer 20% of the sales tax generated by the sale of arts-related purchases at a time when the General Fund has achieved an ongoing structural balance. It must pass the Assembly Appropriatons and get to the Assembly floor. Fax your support letter to Ms. Karnette at (916) 319-2154.
