THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES & COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2010 California Arts Advocates, the premier statewide arts advocacy organization is sponsoring innovating and groundbreaking legislation that will:  invest in the economic revitalization of California’s communities by  encouraging joint partnerships to enhance investment of public resources  to enable the growth of the creative economy throughout the state Are you prepared to support a public investment in the arts? California Arts Advocates I P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

An investment in the arts and the creative industries can revitalize a neighborhood or area by accomplishing all of the following:  Stimulating the economy  Engaging residents  Drawing tourists  Providing a sense of community  Serving as a gathering place  Encouraging creativity  Strengthening community partnerships  Promoting the arts and supporting artists  Developing a positive image for the area  Enhancing property values  Capitalizing on local cultural, economic, and social assets  Creating jobs Are you prepared to increase community support for a public investment in the arts? P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

What will the Creative Industries and Community Economic Revitalization Act 2010 accomplish?  Establishes the Creative Industries & Community Revitalization Fund  Transfers 20% of sales tax collected on specific arts-related lines of business to the CICRF  Authorizes local assistance program grants for organizational support  Encourages joint partnership between applicants  Provides for oversight by the Legislature  The California Arts Council administers grants program and allocates funds from the CICRF P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

Working together to build public value for the arts in California California State Legislature The Arts Field California Arts Advocates General Public Media California Arts Council P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

How to Gain Elected Officials Support for Arts Funding Legislation Arts Funding Legislation ARTS PLATFORM CAPITOL & DISTRICT MEETINGS CREATIVE INDUSTRY REPORTS LETTERS OF SUPPORT MEDIA OP-EDS LTES CAPWIZ S & ACTION ALERTS PETITIONS ACTION BY ALLIANCES, PARTNERS & COALITIONS P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

Partners for Cultural Participation in Arts Advocacy Cultural Participation In California Statewide, Local & National Arts Advocacy Groups Commercial Arts-related Entities Arts Focused Media Outlets Festivals & Parades Non-arts Venues with Arts and Cultural Programs Foundations & Philanthropic Entities Nonprofit Arts Organizations Retail Arts Venues State and Local Arts Agencies P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

Regional and Statewide Partners in Arts Advocacy Local, Regional & Statewide Support for the Arts California Arts Advocates Chambers of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau Faith Based Entities Higher Education Institutions Health Care Institutions Arts-Related Unions Association of Restaurants League of California Cities California State Association of Counties P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

What is the California Cultural Cabinet? California State Agencies Governor Arts Council Travel & Tourism Commission State Library Parks Cultural Resource Divison Cal Trans Council of Humanities Department Of Energy State Architect Cultural& Heritage Commission DMV Arts Plate Justice General Services Department of Education P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

CAC Statewide Service Network Moving the Arts Agenda California State Arts Service Network *Theatres: TBA LASA SDPAL *California Presenters California Lawyers for the Arts California Association of Museums (CAM) Latino Arts Network *California Alliance for Arts Education California Indian Basket Weavers Gay, Lesbians and Trans- Gender Alliance California Cultural Black Alliance Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) *Not funded by the CAC as a statewide service organization P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

Building Grassroots Support in California for the Arts at All Levels Statewide Arts Advocacy California Arts Advocates National Arts Advocacy Americans for the Arts American Association of Museums American League of Orchestras Association of Performing Arts Theatre Communications Group Local Arts Advocacy Arts Forum San Francisco Arts for LA Arts Orange County Arts Silicon Valley San Diego Coalition for Arts & Culture P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

Tools & Venues to Inform Stakeholders and Move the Arts Agenda Public Value for the Arts Arts Platform Staff Meetings s & Action Alerts Advocacy Forums & Briefings Media Coverage Websites & Internet Links Resources Board Meetings P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I

Where Are You in the Arts Conversation? Grassroots Arts Advocacy Are you a member of California Arts Advocates? Do you send s to your elected officials? Do you and your colleagues meet with your elected officials in their district office? Do you forward action alerts s to your friends & colleagues? Do you write letters in support of the arts to your newspaper editor? Do you respond to CAPWIZ action alerts Are you extending your network to colleagues, family & friends? Are you asking your audience to engage in arts advocacy? P.O. Box I Sacramento, CA I