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The month of April is a time to celebrate, recognize and advocate for the significant impact the arts and artists make in California.
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Arts, Culture & Creativity Month
The month of April is our time to celebrate, recognize and advocate for the significant impact we make in California.
In 2019, Arts, Culture and Creativity Month was declared by the California Senate in a concurrent resolution to be every April in California to recognize and celebrate the significant impact the arts have in California. Activations occur throughout the state including city and county proclamations, op-eds, special events, performances, round tables and more. The goal of our month-long campaign is to elevate public awareness of the value of the arts and the collective impact the arts bring to our communities and state.

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Looking for that creative edge for your brand image, art for your home or business, musicians and performers for a special event, someone to tell your story or an arts management professional? Start with a search of the
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Looking for the best artist opportunities, grants and calls-for-entry?

The Complete Guide to 2020 Artist Grants & Opportunities is now available for download on the Artwork Archive website.

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Accepting Grant Applications from Artists Experiencing Financial Hardship.

The foundation welcomes applications from visual artists who are painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Applications are encouraged from artists who have genuine financial needs that are not necessarily catastrophic. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time and can be used by the applicant for all legitimate expenditures relating to his or her professional work and personal living (including medical) expenses.

Grant Amount: Grants amounts range from $10,000 to $45,000.
Eligibility: The foundation's dual criteria for grants are recognizable artistic merit and financial need, whether professional, personal or both. Artists must be actively exhibiting their current work in a professional artistic venue such as a gallery or museum. 
Due Date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For more information, visit: http://pkf.org/apply/#guidelines 

About the Riverside Arts Council

The Riverside Arts Council is a private, non-profit corporation whose mission is “to provide, develop, support and sustain the arts.” It is a state local partner of the California Arts Council and a leader among regional and state networks of local art agencies. Established in 1977, it is Riverside County’s central source for arts-related services, information, education and outreach. Connecting artists and art organizations within this ever-expanding region, RAC encourages the advancement, participation and integration of visual, literary and performing arts into the fabric of the communities it serves. Programs range from networking and regional arts and cultural infrastructure development to neighborhood revitalization, outreach and collaborative projects that proactively address community changes.

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