CA Arts Advocates - Your Lobbying Voice in Sacramento
As a 501(c)4, CA Arts Advocates is a comprehensive lobbying organization for the arts, culture and creative industries, working to influence equitable and just systems change through public policy and public investment. Your memberships will support direct lobbying efforts with state representatives and agencies, coalition building, policy analysis and writing and accountability advocacy over policies and agencies impacting our field.
We’re rolling out member benefits this year!
We’re excited to share some member benefits throughout 2025 - starting with our…
2025 Advocacy Calendar
Take Action Monthly during this important year with many new lawmakers in the CA legislature!
Discounts on Events & Services
Members Only Registration for the 2025 Summit launches Wednesday, January 15th! Join or renew at the Arts Champion $250 level and get discount $268.75 tickets ($250 plus $18.75 fees)
- Arts Champion Level ($250) can purchase 1 discount $268.75 ticket
- Arts Defender Level ($500) can purchase 2 discount tickets
- Arts Sustainer Level ($1000) can purchase 4 discount tickets
- Leadership Circle Members ($2,500+) can purchase unlimited discount tickets
Networking & Peer Learning Opportunities
Member Meet Ups This Spring:
- MAY 13 Activate Lawmakers Toolkit Training
- MAY 22 Topic TBA
Members fuel the movement. In gratitude for your support, we offer:
- Networking & Peer Learning Opportunities
- Members Online Community
- Shape our Programs & Priorities
- Statewide Visibility
- Discounts on Events & Services
- Support for Local Mobilizations
- Advocacy Strategy Support
- Newsletters & Action Alerts
- Member Management Access
NEW member benefits packages rolling out in January 2025!
(including discounted tickets for our annual Summit, additional resources, and more!)
Build with CA Arts Advocates as an Individual
Build with CA Arts Advocates as an Organization
Support CA Arts Advocates with a Donation
Want to Support A Movement Building Advocacy Network? Join CA for the Arts
Our sister organization, CA for the Arts is your statewide arts advocacy service organization providing free programs, services, training and supporting advocacy networks to foster public awareness and generate resources to cultivate a thriving cultural sector and creative industries. Your membership will support keeping our programs FREE and accessible for all.
Grow with Us
* Outreach Partner - Pay What You Can Package
$24 minimum (Budget N/A or not within other member levels)
Help us grow the movement by building a network of advocates! If you can’t contribute at your budget level or don’t have one due to other expenses, Pay What You Can and help us grow the movement by building a network of advocates! Get Arts Star ($100) benefits at minimum, we'll reach out to co-design a package, and help us share advocacy actions with your network.
Questions? Contact membership@caforthearts.org
Coalition Partner Custom Package ($5K+)
CA Arts Advocates can offer a customized package of services for your network, which could include strategy building, legislation monitoring, policy analysis and support for your advocacy at the Capitol.
Contact tracy@caforthearts.org for package options.
Check out what opportunities your membership supports
Your new or continued support makes our policy wins, campaigns, and programs possible and ensures that our programs can continue to be FREE for ALL.
CAA will take our stories and convey to legislators and other decision-makers the value and impact that comes with arts and culture.
Rafael González, Grand Performances
CAA Member
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