Established by the State of California in 1976, the California Arts Council is a state agency with a mission of strengthening arts, culture, and creative expression as the tools to cultivate a better California for all.
The Statewide and Regional Networks (SRN) grant program is designed to support the creative workforce in California by fostering a resilient network of arts service organizations and artists. To qualify, applicants must be arts services organizations that operate with a statewide or regional focus, dedicated to advancing the interests of artists, creators, and culture bearers. These organizations are expected to deliver programs and services primarily aimed at enhancing the capabilities of individual artists and/or arts and culture organizations. Through building unified networks at state and regional levels, the initiative aims to ensure the continued flourishing of the arts and culture sector throughout California. Grant recipients are tasked with providing practical services to artists and arts organizations, ensuring their representation is effective and relevant across the state or specific regions, and making programs and services accessible to all identified counties or municipalities within their network.