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In the sixth episode of our Where Art Meets Impact series, we hear about policy wins from advocates across the state. In this clip, Anne Bown-Crawford, Artist/Designer/Consultant at ABC et cetera Design Consultancy and Consultant for the Arts in California Parks, shares about the partnership between California State Parks, California Arts Council, and Parks California to form this program. “ The mission of this is to support artists, California Native American tribes, and communities in creating artwork that really, truly offers a perspective on our past.” Learn more about the cross-sector partnerships in the Arts in California Parks program from Anne Brown-Crawford, along with other statewide policy features including Megan Morgan, Race and Equity Manager at the California Arts Council; Andrea Hansen, Executive Director of the Kern Dance Alliance; Lilia Gonazles-Chavez, Executive Director of the Fresno Arts Council; Jennifer Laine, Executive Director of San Benito Arts Council; Shira Lane, Founding Executive Director at Atrium 916; and Felicia Shaw, Executive Director of San Diego ART Matters; and Jonathon Glus, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of San Diego. Where Art Meets Impact is produced in collaboration with Voices of the Community and the Bay Area Video Coalition. This series brings you highlights from our 2nd annual CA Arts & Culture Summit: Art Work is Real Work. To listen to the podcast or watch the video, visit: https://lnkd.in/gnaSKhMK 🗣️We are also broadcasting it on public television and YouTube. 📺:Television BAVC Media's SF Commons: Comcast channels 29 & 76, on-demand Petaluma Community Access:(Comcast channels 26, 27, & 28) AT&T U-Verse: Channel 099 On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g98R_x6W #ArtsWorkIsRealWork #ACCM2024 #CAisCreative #InvestCAArts #CreativeEconomy #ArtistsR2ndResponders Special thanks to our 2024 Summit Sponsors. Los Angeles Metro Creative West (formerly WESTAF) Arts Council for Monterey County Association of California Symphony Orchestras THE EVENT HELPER, INC. Create CA Actors' Equity Association CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) California/Nevada Office of Arts & Culture - City of Sacramento Claremont Graduate University Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange Arts Orange County Milestone Brands, LLC Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Hear about policy wins from advocates across the state in the sixth episode of our Where Art Meets Impact series. In this clip, Megan Morgan, Race and Equity Manager at the California Arts Council (CAC), shares the findings from arts landscape field scans, equity surveys, and research that the CAC has conducted over the last several years. “... we discovered that funding dollars distributed from the CAC were actually found to be slightly more equitable in terms of benefitting BIPOC and those living in rural locations, compared to other California non-arts profits in general.” Hear more about other research and decision-making tools the CAC utilizes from Megan Morgan, along with other statewide policy win features including Andrea Hansen, Executive Director of the Kern Dance Alliance; Lilia Gonazles-Chavez, Executive Director of the Fresno Arts Council; Anne Brown-Crawford, Artist/Designer/Consultant at ABC et cetera Design Consultancy; Jennifer Laine, Executive Director of San Benito Arts Council; Shira Lane, Founding Executive Director at Atrium 916; and Felicia Shaw, Executive Director of San Diego ART Matters; and Jonathon Glus, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of San Diego. Where Art Meets Impact is produced in collaboration with Voices of the Community and the Bay Area Video Coalition. This series brings you highlights from our 2nd annual CA Arts & Culture Summit: Art Work is Real Work. To listen to the podcast or watch the video, visit: https://lnkd.in/gnaSKhMK 🗣️We are also broadcasting it on public television and YouTube. 📺:Television BAVC Media's SF Commons: Comcast channels 29 & 76, on-demand Petaluma Community Access:(Comcast channels 26, 27, & 28) AT&T U-Verse: Channel 099 On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g98R_x6W #ArtsWorkIsRealWork #ACCM2024 #CAisCreative #InvestCAArts #CreativeEconomy #ArtistsR2ndResponders Special thanks to our 2024 Summit Sponsors. Los Angeles Metro Creative West (formerly WESTAF) Arts Council for Monterey County Association of California Symphony Orchestras THE EVENT HELPER, INC. Create CA Actors' Equity Association CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) California/Nevada Office of Arts & Culture - City of Sacramento Claremont Graduate University Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange Arts Orange County Milestone Brands, LLC Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Sharing this with the intention that it will help spark conversation about and start to bridge action on the inequities and losses that are impacting people in Southern California right now that cuts so deep. In Altadena, now virtually destroyed, families of color made up over half of the population. People bought homes and kept them for generations. This area was one of few in the region where they could purchase property and homes due to redlining, where they could start to grow their families and create precious memories, but also build critical generational wealth through home ownership. The Black home ownership rate exceeds 80%, there, almost double the national rate. Learn more about this historic loss here: https://lnkd.in/gXvutYAN

“Historically, museums have never been inclusive to people of color. We’ve always been on the outside looking in,” said Mark E. Smith, former Senior Marketing Executive at The Ringling Museum of Art. This week in arts marketing, we are exploring DEI and accessibility in arts marketing and what these efforts look like. What community outreach initiatives are in place to create a sense of belonging and make institutions more welcoming? As I delved deeper into this topic, I was reminded of an article by the American Alliance of Museums, Belonging: Co-Creating Welcoming and Equitable Museums, which highlights how co-creating with communities can make museums truly welcoming spaces. The author prompts us to ask key questions as we work to diversify our institutions and include everyone. By involving diverse voices and perspectives in marketing efforts, we can ensure that the arts are accessible and meaningful to all. As I work toward my goal of contributing to museum management, these perspectives remind me that inclusion isn’t just about access—it’s about intentionally designing spaces and communications that invite everyone to participate and feel valued. #ArtsMarketing #InclusionInTheArts #MuseumManagement #DiversityAndInclusion #CulturalBelonging #EquitableMuseums

This episode of Next City highlights two leaders reimagining funding for POC-led arts organizations: Stephanie Cunningham, executive director of Museum Hue, and Marco Carrión, executive director of El Puente. They highlight that smaller arts organizations, often led by people of color, are significantly underfunded compared to their larger, predominantly white counterparts. For those who stay aware of the arts sector, the need for sustained funding for these organizations is clear. “...We treat [the] art[s] as an add-on to our educational systems and our lives in general… at best, it’s some type of luxury, at worst, it’s frivolous,” says Carrión. Yet, "the city benefits from the arts in the billions,” adds Cunningham. People flock to cities for arts and culture, proving that the arts are integral to vitality and deserve investment. More Takeaways from the Podcast: 🎨 Cultural Impact: Funding POC arts enriches cultural landscapes, providing varying perspectives and stories that resonate widely. 📈 Economic Benefits: Investing in POC arts stimulates economic growth, supports local economies, and creates jobs. 🌟 Community Empowerment: Financial support for POC arts empowers communities, fosters cultural pride, and inspires future generations of artists. #Arts #Culture #Cities #BIPOC #POC #Philanthropy #ArtsFunding #Equity #DEI #Economics #NewYorkCity #Accessibility

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Hear about policy wins from advocates across the state in the sixth episode of our Where Art Meets Impact series. In this clip, we hear from Jonathon Glus, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of San Diego, who shares the impact of an audit of the Arts and Culture Commission that was conducted in 2019. “We looked at finance, purchasing, procurement, legal. ‘What are the racial and equity barriers in our procedures?’ What we did was reduce barriers down to one-to-one funding match. 80% of our funding is now up front, not reimbursement…We directly fund organizations in our Promise Zone and communities of concern.” Tune in to hear more of the City of San Diego’s wins, along with other statewide arts advocates, including Lilia Gonzales-Chavez, Executive Director of the Fresno Arts Council; Andrea Hansen, Executive Director at Kern Dance Alliance & Program Director at KDA Creative Corps; Anne Brown-Crawford, Artist/Designer/Consultant at ABC et cetera Design Consultancy; Jennifer Laine, Executive Director of San Benito Arts Council; Megan Morgan, Race and Equity Manager at California Arts Council; Shira Lane, Founding Executive Director at Atrium 916; and Felicia Shaw, Executive Director of San Diego ART Matters. Where Art Meets Impact is produced in collaboration with Voices of the Community and the Bay Area Video Coalition. This series brings you highlights from our 2nd annual CA Arts & Culture Summit: Art Work is Real Work. To listen to the podcast or watch the video, visit: https://lnkd.in/gnaSKhMK 🗣️We are also broadcasting it on public television and YouTube. 📺:Television BAVC Media's SF Commons: Comcast channels 29 & 76, on-demand Petaluma Community Access:(Comcast channels 26, 27, & 28) AT&T U-Verse: Channel 099 On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g98R_x6W #ArtsWorkIsRealWork #ACCM2024 #CAisCreative #InvestCAArts #CreativeEconomy #ArtistsR2ndResponders Special thanks to our 2024 Summit Sponsors. Los Angeles Metro Creative West (fromerly WESTAF) Arts Council for Monterey County Association of California Symphony Orchestras THE EVENT HELPER, INC. Create CA Actors' Equity Association CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) California/Nevada Office of Arts & Culture - City of Sacramento Claremont Graduate University Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange Arts Orange County Milestone Brands, LLC Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

“Allegheny County arts and culture continues to punch above its weight when compared to peer regions" Learn more about our latest arts impact research report in this new story by WESA

In the sixth episode of our Where Art Meets Impact series, we listen to policy wins from advocates across the state. This clip features Felicia Shaw, Executive Director of San Diego ART Matters, Board Member of California Arts Advocates, and Commissioner for the San Diego County Arts and Culture Coalition. Felicia shares her biggest advocacy win, “ About 25 years ago, the San Diego Arts Commission was folded. And so, the big win for us is that we got it back... The first thing we did was look at some of our policies, public art policies, and we were able to get a county arts commissioner on one of the public art committees so that we can have influence.” Tune in to listen to more of San Diego’s wins, along with other statewide arts advocates, including Andrea Hansen, MFA, Executive Director at KERN DANCE ALLIANCE & Program Director at KDA Creative Corps; Anne Brown-Crawford, Artist/Designer/Consultant at ABC et cetera Design Consultancy; Jennifer Laine, Executive Director of San Benito County Arts Council; Megan Ria Morgan, MFA, Race and Equity Manager at California Arts Council; Shira Lane, Founding Executive Director at Atrium 916; Jonathon Glus, Director of Art & Culture at the The City of San Diego; and Lilia Gonzales-Chavez DFA, Executive Director of the Fresno Arts Council. Where Art Meets Impact is produced in collaboration with George Koster, Voices of the Community and the Bay Area Video Coalition. This series brings you highlights from our 2nd annual CA Arts & Culture Summit: Art Work is Real Work. To listen to the podcast or watch the video, visit: https://lnkd.in/gnaSKhMK 🗣️We are also broadcasting it on public television and YouTube. 📺:Television BAVC Media's SF Commons: Comcast channels 29 & 76, on-demand Petaluma Community Access:(Comcast channels 26, 27, & 28) AT&T U-Verse: Channel 099 On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g98R_x6W #ArtsWorkIsRealWork #ACCM2024 #CAisCreative #InvestCAArts #CreativeEconomy #ArtistsR2ndResponders Special thanks to our 2024 Summit Sponsors. Los Angeles Metro Creative West (formerly WESTAF) Arts Council for Monterey County Association of California Symphony Orchestras THE EVENT HELPER, INC. Create CA Actors' Equity Association CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) California/Nevada Office of Arts & Culture - City of Sacramento Claremont Graduate University Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange Arts Orange County Milestone Brands, LLC Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

🎨💔 The arts are an integral part of our culture and community, yet many arts programs are facing critical challenges. The recent article "What We Lose When We Lose UARTS" in The Philadelphia Citizen highlights the profound impact of losing arts education and programs. From stifling creativity and innovation to diminishing cultural awareness and social cohesion, the loss of UARTS leaves a void that affects us all. Arts education is not just about learning to paint or play an instrument—it's about fostering critical thinking, empathy, and resilience. When we lose UARTS, we lose the opportunity to nurture future leaders, creators, and problem-solvers who can drive positive change in our society. 🌟 The article calls on us to recognize the value of arts programs and to advocate for their preservation and support. Let's come together to support and advocate for the preservation of arts education. Our future depends on nurturing the creativity and talents of the next generation. Dive into this powerful commentary to understand what's at stake and how we can make a difference. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g9x8vTrE #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #SaveTheArts #ArtsEducation #CreativeCommunities 🎨💪✨