The Cultural Council is an advocate for support of the arts as a civic investment, using sustainable public and private finding sources, supportive public policies, and accessible arts facilities.

How can you help?

First learn about the Arts & Economic Prosperity III study, which provides compelling new evidence that nonprofit arts and culture is a significant industry in Santa Cruz County--one that generates $32.01 million in local economic activity. This spending--$15.72 million by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and an additional $16.29 million in event-related spending by their audiences--supports 758 full-time equivalent jobs, generates $14.47 million in household income to local residents, and delivers $2.86 million in local and state government revenue. This economic impact study sends a strong signal that when we support the arts, we not only enhance our quality of life, but we also invest in Santa Cruz County's economic well-being. Read the full report - PDF

Take Action! Let our local and national government officials know you support arts and arts education. Visit their websites and send them e-mail or letters. Take a look at the links below and take action now to support arts and arts education in our state and county!

Local Government Representatives

State Government Legislators Express yourself to our local legislators! Let them know the high priority you place on enough funding to keep local arts and culture alive in our state and county.

♦	Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)	www.gov.ca.gov	governor@governor.ca.gov
♦	Senator Dianne Feinstein (D)	www.feinstein.senate.gov
♦	Senator Barbara Boxer (D)	www.boxer.senate.gov
♦	Senator Joe Simitian (D)	www.senatorsimitian.com	Senator.Simitian@senate.ca.gov
♦	Senator Abel Maldonado (R)	www.senate.ca.gov/maldonado	Senator.Maldonado@senate.ca.gov
♦	Representative Sam Farr (D)	www.farr.house.gov
♦	Representative Anna Eshoo (D)	www.eshoo.house.gov

Other Arts Advocacy Information is available on these websites:

• Americans for the Arts

• Americans Arts Alliance

• Arts Edge

• Arts Education Partnership

• Arts Ed 411

• Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts

• Business Committee for the Arts, Inc.

• California Arts Advocates

• California Arts Council

• National Assembly of States Arts Agencies

• President's Committee on Arts and the Humanities

The Cultural Council gratefully acknowledges the following for their advocacy support:

♥ The Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Center
♥ The California Arts Council
♥ The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County

To find out more about how you can become an advocate for the arts through the Cultural Council, contact:

Lynn Young, Development Director

Email: Development

(831) 475-9600 x12

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