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Dr. Alvarez is an innovative leader with more than two decades of experience working with museum collections, community engagement, and arts administration. With an extensive background in education and a deep passion for the arts, Dr. Alvarez brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team. We look forward to the innovative vision and leadership Dr. Alvarez will bring to our organization as we continue to advocate for and enhance arts education across the state. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Alvarez to the Create CA team! Read our full press release using the link below! https://lnkd.in/g-KgsiK5

California is the fifth-largest economy in the world and the birthplace of globally influential creative industries—from film and design to tech and music. And yet, we rank well below the national average when it comes to providing access to arts education in our public schools. Only 39% of California students have access to the full range of arts courses required by state law. That’s not just a statistic—that’s a systemic failure. The research is unequivocal: Arts education improves academic performance, reduces dropout rates, supports mental health, and fosters the kind of creative problem-solving that our future demands. These are not luxuries. They are essentials. And yet we continue to underfund, undervalue, and overlook arts programs—particularly in low-income and marginalized communities. This lawn sign is more than a message. It’s a signal. A quiet act of resistance. A public statement that says: We know the data. We see the gap. We’re not okay with the status quo. If you believe that every child deserves access to creative expression, critical thinking, and a full human education—not just test scores—then join us. Put one of these signs in your yard. Let your neighbors, your school board, and your community know that you stand for something bigger. Now available in the Create CA store. Because arts are essential—and evidence backs it up. https://lnkd.in/eq3XizC9

Create CA and WestEd are partnering on a statewide research study to better understand the impact of Proposition 28 funding on arts and music education in California. If you’re involved in arts education, we want to hear from you. We’re surveying arts education leaders—including district and school site administrators, VAPA coordinators, arts teachers, nonprofit and community arts providers, and others—to assess how Prop 28 is shaping the arts education landscape. Your insights and experiences are essential to building a comprehensive statewide picture. The survey takes just 10–15 minutes to complete, and your responses will remain confidential. By sharing your voice, you’ll help inform how arts education evolves across California. Please complete the survey and share it with your colleagues in arts education at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gFu7_TiG Survey open: March–June 2025 Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts Led by WestEd, a nonpartisan research and development agency

The Program Intern will work closely with the Senior Manager of Youth Engagement on Create CA’s three youth-focused programs: Student Voices Leaders, Youth Advisory Council, and Student Arts Advocacy Day. The intern will focus on various aspects of these programs and projects, including research, communication strategies, project management, virtual event facilitation, and supporting youth leaders. They will have the opportunity to learn about school funding policy, grassroots advocacy, non-profit communications, and public engagement. This position will work remotely for approximately 20-30 hours a week from June through October. Learn more and apply at the link below! This position is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture’s Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program. https://lnkd.in/gfXUAPzR

Ahora mismo, parece que todo está en llamas—literal y figuradamente. Nuestras comunidades enfrentan dificultades, nuestros sistemas están bajo presión y el futuro se siente incierto. Pero la historia nos ha demostrado que, tras la destrucción, puede surgir algo nuevo. Como el ave fénix que renace de sus cenizas, la sociedad puede reconstruirse—no solo restaurando lo que se perdió, sino imaginando algo mejor. Y esa imaginación comienza con el arte. En salones de música, escenarios de teatro y lienzos en blanco, los estudiantes aprenden a pensar de forma crítica, a expresarse y a dar forma al futuro. La educación artística no solo desarrolla la creatividad, sino también la resiliencia, la resolución de problemas y la innovación. Cuando cortamos las artes, perdemos oportunidades creativas y limitamos nuestra capacidad de reimaginar y reconstruir. Si queremos una sociedad más fuerte, justa y consciente, debemos invertir en la creatividad ahora. ¡Toma Acción Hoy! Comparte esta publicación y etiqueta a un amigo/a Firma el compromiso Envía un correo a tu junta escolar y exige financiamiento para las artes Únete a nuestro movimiento a través de Arts Now o Student Voices Dona para apoyar la defensa de las artes Más información en el enlace de nuestra biografía: CreateCA.org #LasArtesSonEsenciales #EducaciónArtística #InvertirEnCreatividad

Our Create CA T-shirts aren’t just soft and comfortable—they’re a statement. Every purchase helps fuel the movement for arts education for all. Wear your support and show the world that the arts matter. Tap the link below to get yours today. Tag us in your photos and help spread the message! https://lnkd.in/eq3XizC9

Thank you, Senator Allen, for introducing SCR 32! This measure proclaims March 2025 Arts Education Month and urges all residents to become interested in and fully support quality arts education programs. We need more elected officials to understand and champion arts education, so we ask you to use our handy tool to let your leaders know you care about this issue and urge them to do their part in making sure every child has access to arts classes as mandated by the ed code. Spread the word by sharing our posts with friends and family!

Arts education isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a human one. Music, dance, painting, and theater are just as essential to a well-rounded education as reading, writing, and math. Studies show that students with access to the arts perform better academically, develop critical thinking skills, and build emotional resilience. When we invest in arts education, we invest in future innovators, problem-solvers, and engaged citizens. This isn’t about left or right—it’s about giving every student the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Don’t miss the 2025 launch of the Otis College of Art and Design Report on the Creative Economy on Thursday, March 27 at Snap Inc. headquarters in Santa Monica! Supported by the Snap Foundation,  the event includes a networking reception, a presentation of key research findings by Westwood Economics and Planning Associates, and an overview of the latest updates to the Otis Creative Economy dashboard. The program also features an engaging panel discussion, Design Hub L.A.: Powering the Creative Economy, with Q&A on Los Angeles’s role as a global design capital. RSVP today as space is limited. Unable to attend in person? You can RSVP for the livestream and join us virtually!  https://lnkd.in/g_c272Zk

Carry the movement with you. Our Create CA tote bag isn’t just for your everyday essentials—it’s a statement of support for arts education. Every purchase helps advocate for creative opportunities for all students. Show the world that the arts matter. Tap the link below to get yours today. Tag us in your photos and help spread the message. https://lnkd.in/gBftKbnz