The ARTS open doors to creativity and innovation.

The ARTS matter because they help us see the world from different perspectives. They give us empathy and help us understand people, places, periods of history, and issues with which we may otherwise be unfamiliar.

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State Arts Education Partners

Create CA

Create CA advocates for high quality arts education for all students by providing policy expertise and by mobilizing a statewide network of advocates and allied partners. More information ›

The California Arts Project (TCAP)

The California Arts Project (TCAP) is a collaborative, statewide network of teachers and university scholars with the singular goal of expanding student access to and improving student artistic literacy development in dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual, and career arts. More information ›

California Department of Education (CDE)

The department oversees funding and testing, and holds local educational agencies accountable for student achievement. Its stated mission is to provide leadership, assistance, oversight, and resources (including guidance for instruction) to ensure that every Californian has equitable access to a well-rounded education. More information ›

California State PTA (CAPTA)

PTA is part of the fabric of the United States’ public-education system and a trusted partner to millions of parents, families, educators and community members, as it advocates for education, welfare, health and safety of all children. PTA has been instrumental in establishing programs and services to improve children’s lives. More information ›

California Arts Council (CAC)

Strengthening arts, culture, and creative expression as the tools to cultivate a better California for all. We administer the state’s largest free web database of arts jobs and artist opportunities. We offer public workshops and training opportunities, produce reports, and provide valuable information services to the public, including a weekly e-newsletter. More information ›

Small School Districts’ Association (CSSDA)

The mission of the Small School Districts’ Association is to provide relevant information and proactive assistance to small school district governing boards and superintendents through legislative advocacy, collaboration, professional development, and support services. More information ›

California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)

The California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1976 to promote bilingual education and quality educational experiences for all students in California. CABE has chapters, members and affiliates, along with partnerships with other state and national advocacy organizations working to promote equity and student achievement for students with diverse cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. CABE recognizes and honors the fact that we live in a rich multicultural, global society and that respect for diversity makes us a stronger state and nation. More information ›