In the Field

A Gateway to Public Service and Leadership Apply by February 11, 2019 to the Capital Fellows Programs – csus.edu/calst/programs Assembly Fellowship Program Executive Fellowship Program Judicial Fellowship Program California Senate Fellows The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering unique experiences in policy-making and development in each …

Thousands of African Americans participated in Northern California’s Gold Rush. Where did they go? A new project will research the lives of African Americans who mined for gold in Shasta and Siskiyou Counties. If you are interested in Ethnic Studies, theatre, archeology, or history, this project is for you! Actors …

Early Bird Registration is now Open  for California Libraries Premiere Professional Development Opportunity Registration for California Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference in Santa Clara is now open. The CLA Conference offers a statewide opportunity to immerse yourself in librarianship. From educational programs to the busy exhibit halls to author events and …

By Ben Allen Special to The Sacramento Bee May 14, 2018 12:00 PM Research shows that students who participate in visual and performing arts in school do better academically, socially, emotionally and, eventually, economically. Despite a longstanding state law requiring California’s public schools to provide arts education, only 38 percent …

The landscape is a beautiful confluence of geometry – Cahuilla tribal land, small ranchos and trailer parks, palm gardens and polo grounds, rimmed by mountains in purple and gold. – Susan Straight A native Californian and award-winning author, Susan Straight creates a story map of the streets of Coachella, beautifully …

Deadline: Monday, June 4, 2018 at 5PM PST Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) wants to hear your stories! The 2018 LPB Funding Cycle is now accepting applications for two funding initiatives, the Current Issues Fund (CIF) and the Public Media Content Fund (PMCF). The newly launched Current Issues Fund provides production …

The California Historical Records Advisory Board is offering a free, one-day workshop, Project Management for Archivists.   Tuesday, May 15, 2018  Oviatt Library at California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330  9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Ferman Presentation Room   Project Management for Archivists will help you to …

The California Civil Liberties Public Education Program is a competitive grant program for nonprofits and units of state and local government. Funding is available for various preservation, educational, public media, civic and artistic projects on the subject of civil liberties. Projects should include information on and comparisons to the civil-liberty …

2nd Annual Conference on Creativity & the Arts in Healing Sponsored by UCLArts & Healing in partnership with Expressive Therapies Summit THURSDAY, APRIL 26 through SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018 Learn arts-based tools for facilitating communication, building connection, promoting positive emotions, fostering engagement, enhancing mindfulness, reducing stress, and managing the impact …

The National Parks Artist-in-Residence Program at Whiskeytown National Recreational Area offers established artists the opportunity to pursue their particular art form while being surrounded by the inspiring landscape of the park. The park provides a rustic cabin for participants for up to a three week program. This program is open …