California Launches Creative Economy Workgroup to Shape the Future of Arts and Culture
The California Arts Council (CAC) has convened an exciting new initiative to strengthen and expand the state’s creative economy. The Creative Economy Workgroup (CEW), established by the 2022 California budget,
A Groundbreaking Gathering for the Arts: ReFrame Ventura County
On April 27th, the Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo came alive with creative energy as nearly 100 artists, culture bearers, and arts advocates gathered for ReFrame Ventura County.
Channeling Murals Project Designed to Support System Youth and Economic Development in Ventura County
The aesthetic benefits of a mural go without saying- they beautify drab walls, help to reduce vandalism, and brighten-up neighborhoods through their color and imagery. But when it comes to
Arts And Culture as Tourism Drivers for Ventura County
A destination becomes that, a destination, because of its people. They open the restaurants, bars, theaters, art galleries, and shops. And together, these small businesses shape and define a destination’s “authentic”