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 1996 as a nonprofit statewide advocacy organization by leaders in the arts field, 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 state funding for the arts, energy, censorship, charity integrity and fundraising and education.
CAA is supported and funded by its members. Membership dues from organizations and individuals makes it possible to provide the following:
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Professional advocacy services provided by lobbyist, Kathryn Lynch of Lynch & Associates, recognized for more than 20 years at the State
Professional advocacy services provided by lobbyist, Kathryn Lynch of Lynch & Associates, recognized for more than 20 years at the State Capitol for her expertise in arts, arts education and nonprofit issues for all
arts stakeholders in California.
stakeholders, elected officials, policy makers and the media informed
about current issues before the California State Legislature and US
Congress that will have an impact on Arts, Culture, and Heritage in
California.
providing information and access to E-tools, such as the California Arts Action Center to quickly and easily communicate with elected officials
in Sacramento and Washington D.C.
•Partnership with Americans for the Arts State Arts Action Network, a group of arts leaders from 44 other states who meet monthly with
Partnership with Americans for the Arts State Arts Action Network, a group of arts leaders from 44 other states who meet monthly with Americans for the Arts staff to discuss national strategies for Arts funding
and legislation.
• To lead the California delegation, as the offical state arts captain for
California at the Americans for the Arts Annual Arts Advocacy Day in
Washington D.C. every March.
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