ABOUT
The Arts in California Parks grants 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 grants 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 are 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
SHARING ON SOCIAL
Below you will find sample social media posts.
Please be sure to tag Arts in California Parks partner’s social media handles:
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Example footer text in all posts, please tag partners and use the #ArtsInCAparks hashtag:
Thanks to @CAstateparks, @CalArtsCouncil, and @ParksCalifornia for your support. Explore all upcoming #ArtsInCAparks events at a park near you and visit the map at: https://artsincaliforniaparks.org/projects-map/
[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/
Download this template to add in your organization's logo and details for your event(s) https://bit.ly/aicptemplate
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[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/
[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/
We got the grant! We’re proud to be an inaugural recipient of the #ArtsInCAParks Local Parks Grant Program! With support from @CAStateParks, @CalArtsCouncil, and Parks California we’ll [describe project]! Learn more: https://artsincaliforniaparks.org/projects-map/
We got the grant! Thank you to @castateparks, @calartscouncil, @parkscalifornia for your support. Through the #ArtsInCAParks Local Parks Grant Program we’ll [describe project]. Learn more: ArtsinCaliforniaParks.org (link in @ParksCalifornia’s bio)
We got the grant! We are thrilled to share that we have been selected as an inaugural recipient of the #ArtsinCAParks Local Parks Grant Program. Thank you to California State Parks, California Arts Council, and Parks California for your support. With this
ABOUT ROUTE TO PARKS
Everyone deserves a world-class park experience and the opportunity to create a lifelong connection with nature. However, barriers like limited transportation options can prevent many from enjoying the great outdoors. To bridge this gap, Parks California launched its Route to Parks grants program in 2020. This initiative supports local organizations in overcoming transportation challenges, ensuring historically marginalized communities can visit and enjoy California State Parks.
Together, we’re fostering connections with nature. In just four years, 85 organizations have partnered through Route to Parks to create lasting outdoor experiences. This program is made possible through a public-private partnership, supported by private fundraising by Parks California, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Waterway Connections Initiative. Route to Parks is aligned with the goals of California Natural Resources Agency’s Outdoors for All program.
Short credit: [Project Name] is supported by Route to Parks, a grant of Parks California.
Longer credit: The Route to Parks grant of $____ will help increase access to California State Parks by [insert info about the program supported by the grant]. Parks California, the official public-private, non-profit partner to California State Parks, creates programs through a unique partnership approach to nurture, educate, and inspire individuals and communities.
QUOTES FROM PARKSCA
There are many ways to share news about your ParksCA Route to Parks grant award. If you are interested in a quote for your newsletter, press release or other communication, please contact Elizabeth Kubey, Associate Communications Manager, at ekubey@parkscalifornia.org, (916) 245-0440.
You can announce your grant award beginning Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
Below you will find sample social media posts for your use.
KEY MESSAGES
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.
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