Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month 2026

Arts, Culture & Creativity Month (ACCM) is an annual celebration held every April by CA for the Arts. Officially recognized by the State of California and supported by local proclamations, ACCM highlights the value of the arts through statewide events, advocacy, and community engagement.

ACCM's keystone event is a 3 day convening including the CA Arts & Culture Summit and Arts Advocacy Day at the Capitol.

Cover: Oakland ACCM Kickoff 2025, photo by Ariel Nava

ABOUT ACCM

Arts, Culture & Creativity Month (ACCM) is CA for the Arts’ annual month-long celebration of the arts, held every April since 2019. Each year, we introduce new statewide activations and celebrations of the arts through programming and advocacy tools. The State of California recognizes Arts, Culture & Creativity Month with an official resolution, and cities and counties across the state honor it with local proclamations and community celebrations.
 
The goal of ACCM is to increase visibility and awareness of our sector's value, empower arts advocates to engage elected officials, and promote greater investment in our industry and creative workforce. This is achieved through two primary events: the CA Arts & Culture Summit and Arts Advocacy Day at the Capitol, along with a series of advocacy toolkits designed to support grassroots civic engagement and public awareness through channels of communication.

In 2026, ACCM will be guided by the theme Boundless  Culture & Creativity: The Essence of Freedom, with the sub-theme Building Joy, Action + Power.

SAVE THE DATES

CA Arts & Culture Summit 2026

CA for the Arts' flagship ACCM event: the 4th Annual CA Arts & Culture Summit will take place on Monday, April 19-20, 2026, in Sacramento, at both the Memorial Auditorium and the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.

This year, CA for the Arts is launching the Pre-Summit Convening, a full-day gathering designed to create space for deeper dialogue, strategy-building, and relationship-rooted learning.

Arts Advocacy Day 2026

Join us on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Capitol Park, Sacramento for Arts Advocacy Day, a vital moment to raise your voice and take action.

Arts Advocacy Day is a FREE event that features an energizing rally featuring dynamic speakers and powerful performances to get your heart racing before we march to the Capitol together.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Sponsor ACCM

Interested in supporting ACCM? Our Sponsorship Package outlines all the ways you or your organization can help support this statewide celebration of arts, culture, and community. With flexible sponsorship opportunities to match every level of giving, there’s a place for everyone to contribute and make an impact in the arts.

For more information, please contact NeFesha Yisra'el, Director of Programs, at nefesha@caforthearts.org.