Congratulations on your grant!
This toolkit is designed to help you share your grants news, promote your program and raise awareness for AiCP and the important roles art and nature play in our lives.
**REMINDER** Parks California and State Parks will issue a statewide press release announcing all grantees on Tuesday, Oct. 21. You are invited to reshare our release or your custom release in your channels, website or via email after 2 p.m. PT
SHARE ON SOCIAL
Be sure to tag Arts in California Parks partners' social media handles for added reach:
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Need a custom quote from Parks CA? Have an interesting idea for a joint social media opportunity to discuss? Reach out to communications@parkscalifornia.org
At no cost to you, Parks CA will be launching a paid social media campaign to promote AiCP and select grantee programs. Grantees will be required to provide photos/videos or other materials for use in the ads, but there is no cost to join and the creative will be developed by Parks CA. Express your interest by Friday, Jan. 30
Parks California and State Parks will issue a statewide press release announcing all grantees. You are invited to reshare our release or your custom release in your channels, website or via email after 2 p.m. PT
Universal Calendar Google Calendar
Facebook Posts
Facebook - We got the grant
With this support, we’ll [insert short project description – e.g., create new murals celebrating local heritage at Middletown Trailside Park / host free family art workshops in Esperanza Park].
Art has the power to bring people together and help more Californians see themselves in the parks that belong to all of us. Stay tuned as we turn creativity into connection right here in our local park!
Learn more about the statewide program at artsincaliforniaparks.org.
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Twitter - We got the grant
We got the grant! We’re proud to be a recipient of the #ArtsInCAParks grant program! With support from @CAStateParks, @CalArtsCouncil and Parks California we’ll [describe project]. Learn more: artsincaliforniaparks.org
Instagram
Instagram - We got the grant!
We got the grant! 🌿✨
Thanks to @CAStateParks, @CaliforniaArtsCouncil and @ParksCalifornia, we’re bringing art, nature and community together through the #ArtsInCAParks program.
Soon, we’ll [insert project – e.g., transform our local park with youth-designed murals / host outdoor performances and art workshops for families].
Because everyone deserves a place to see their stories reflected — and to find inspiration in nature. 💚
Learn more: artsincaliforniaparks.org
#ArtsInCAParks #CaliforniaStateParks #CommunityArt #PublicLandsForAll
Linkedin
LinkedIn - We got the grant!
We’re proud to announce that [organization name] has been selected as a grantee of Arts in California Parks, a statewide partnership between California State Parks, the California Arts Council and Parks California.
Our upcoming project, [insert brief project description], will use the arts to connect people to nature, culture and one another — creating a deeper sense of belonging in our public parks.
We’re thrilled to join a network of organizations across California using creativity to make parks more welcoming, inclusive and inspiring for everyone.
Learn more about Arts in California Parks: artsincaliforniaparks.org
#ArtsInCAParks #PublicArt #CAStateParks #CreativeCalifornia
TikTok
Universal Social Posts
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Facebook Posts
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Linkedin
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Universal Social Posts
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Logos: AiCP
Logos: AICP partners
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PILOT PROJECT IMAGES
template: Statewide, local Press release
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Universal Social Posts
Example post
[Insert short description of the project include:
Join us for [Title of event if any]
Location (Park name, City)
Date, time (ex: Saturday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m.)]
Thanks to California State Parks, California Arts Council, and Parks California for your support. Explore all upcoming #ArtsInCAparks events at a park near you and visit the map at: https://artsincaliforniaparks.org/projects-map/
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Download this template to add in your organization's logo and details for your event(s) https://bit.ly/aicptemplate
Text:
[Insert short description of the project include:
Join us for [Title of event if any]
Location (Park name, City, CA)
Date, time (ex: Saturday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m.)]
Thanks to California State Parks, California Arts Council, and Parks California for your support. Explore all upcoming #ArtsInCAparks events at a park near you and visit the map at: https://artsincaliforniaparks.org/projects-map/
Join me for an event
[Insert short description of the project(s) you will be attending, include:
Join me for [Title of event] with [grantee org name].
Location (Park name, City)
Date, time (ex: Saturday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m.)]
Arts in California Parks is a collaboration between California State Parks, California Arts Council, and Parks California. Explore all upcoming #ArtsInCAparks events at a park near you and visit the map at: https://artsincaliforniaparks.org/projects-map/
ARTS IN ca PARKS PROGRAM AND PARTNER LOGOS
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2026 Route to Parks
Description
PENDING UPDATE - Check back on Friday, Jan. 23.
Congratulations on your grant!
This toolkit is designed to help you share your grants news, promote your program and raise awareness for Route to Parks and the importance of reducing barriers to access and helping all visitors feel welcome in nature.
**REMINDER** Parks California and State Parks will issue a statewide press release announcing all grantees on Tuesday, Jan. 27. You are invited to reshare our release or your custom release in your channels, website or via email after 2 p.m. PT
Below we have key messages to help you share your Route to Parks story. In the middle of the page you'll find tabs that contain logos, graphics, press release language and social media post examples you can download to use on your channels.
Footer text: [Project Name] is part of Route to Parks, a grant program of Parks California and California State Parks.
KEY MESSAGE
SOCIAL MEDIA
ParksCA encourages grantees to share posts about their program on their social media platforms.
Follow and tag the ParksCA on your social media posts.
Facebook
Instagram
X (Twitter)
LinkedIn
Parks California
@ParksCalifornia
@parkscalifornia
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@ParksCalifornia
California State Parks
@CaliforniaStateParks
@castateparks
@CAStateParks
@california-state-parks
Please review best practices when using the ParksCA logos
Timeline
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Facebook Posts
Campfire GIF
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Instagram
Campfire MP4
We got the grant! Thanks @ParksCalifornia for your support. Through the Route to Parks grant program, we’ll [describe project]. To learn more, visit www.parkscalifornia.org/route-to-parks
Car MP4
We got the grant! Thanks @ParksCalifornia for your support. Through the Route to Parks grant program, we’ll [describe project]. To learn more, visit www.parkscalifornia.org/route-to-parks
Train
We got the grant! Thanks to @ParksCalifornia for your support. Through the Route to Parks grant program, we’ll [describe project]. To learn more, visit www.parkscalifornia.org/route-to-parks
Linkedin
Campfire MP4
We got the grant! Thanks Parks California for your support. Through the Route to Parks grant program, we’ll [describe project]. To learn more, visit www.parkscalifornia.org/route-to-parks
Train MP4
We got the grant! Thanks @ParksCalifornia for your support. Through the Route to Parks grant program, we’ll [describe project]. To learn more, visit www.parkscalifornia.org/route-to-parks
Car MP4
We got the grant! Thanks Parks California for your support. Through the Route to Parks grant program, we’ll [describe project]. To learn more, visit www.parkscalifornia.org/route-to-parks
TikTok
Universal Social Posts
Additional downloadable assets & housed media
Additional downloadable assets & housed media