Parks California

ABOUT
The Arts in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program, administered by Parks California, revitalizes local parks with diverse experiences that foster creativity, community connection, and transform them into vibrant hubs of art, culture, and nature.

The inaugural cycle of Arts in California Parks, Local Parks Grant Program launched in 2024 with a $2.8 million investment to support 31 grant recipients across California. These innovative programs will bring art and cultural programming to local parks, transforming them into dynamic spaces that celebrate California’s cultural heritage and provide memorable experiences for visitors and residents alike. Partners of the program include California State Parks, Parks California, and the California Arts Council. This program supports Governor Gavin Newsom's "Outdoor Access for All" initiative, the Natural Resources Agency’s "Outdoors for All" initiative, and California State Parks' Reexamining Our Past initiative.

Join us and enjoy these inspiring projects. To learn more or join upcoming events visit Projects Map – Arts in California Parks. Projects launched October 2024 and continue through September 2025.

KEY MESSAGE
Get to know the 31 grant recipients who will be bringing art and cultural programming to local California parks!

To explore upcoming events at local parks near you, please visit the map at: https://artsincaliforniaparks.org/projects-map/ to see upcoming events in a park near you

ANNOUNCING ON SOCIAL
You can start to announce your grant award on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Below you will find sample social media posts.
Arts in California Parks partner’s social media handles, please tag in posts:

Check back in February!