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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

California Creative Corps Development Panel Nominations

Self-nomination form is now open for the California Creative Corps development panel!

The California Arts Council seeks nominations from artists, culture bearers, government employees, and individuals with community-based organizations statewide to participate in our new pilot program development panels.

About the California Creative Corps

The 2021 State Budget includes a one-time $60 million general fund investment for the CAC to implement the California Creative Corps, a media, outreach, and engagement pilot program designed to support communities statewide with concerns following the COVID-19 pandemic, including other social, civic, and environmental issues.

How it works

A total of 24 panelists will be selected — three individuals from each of the eight regions outlined in the Otis Creative Economy Report 2021 — to collaborate with community stakeholders within their local communities to establish the California Creative Corps program guidelines.

Support

Panelists will receive a $100 honorarium for each meeting they attend.

Apply by 11:59 p.m. on November 1!

Individuals selected to participate on the Program Development Community Panel will be notified by November 3.

Click here for information and to apply online.