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Arts council seeks HR staff and reopens cultural district program; advocates urge restoration of $5 million
Summary
The California Arts Council asked the subcommittee for a permanent HR liaison and previewed re‑opening of the cultural district designation process; arts advocates and local leaders urged restoration of $5 million in council funding and expansion of cultural district grants.
The California Arts Council (CAC) requested $153,000 General Fund to add one permanent position (an HR liaison) to support statewide grantmaking and program administration. Executive Director Danielle Bridal said the council is the state’s only dedicated arts funder and manages a portfolio of grant programs that serve all 58 counties.
Separately, the CAC told the subcommittee it will re‑open the cultural districts designation application on May 20 and aims to make new designations at its December council meeting.…
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