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February 8, 2021
Announcing the 2021 ACTA Apprenticeship Cohort
For the 21st year of the program, 21 new pairs were awarded
In light of this year’s movements responding to over-policing and the global conversation on how we can dismantle white supremacy in all our institutions, the Alliance for California Traditional Arts calls on our supporters and constituents to support campaigns that reallocate funding to basic human needs…
October 26, 2020
ACTA Welcomes Intern Nestor Guerrero!
We are excited to welcome Nestor Guerrero to the ACTA team as the Sounds of California Archives and Media Intern based in Los Angeles! Nestor will be working with our LA team on our Sounds of California: Boyle Heights program, assisting…
Zakarya and Naomi Diouf of Oakland and Hugo Morales of Fresno Honored
June 3, 2020
In Solidarity with Black Lives Matter
ACTA Stands in Defense of Black Lives
April 25, 2020
Shelter Together Archive
At ACTA we believe that social distance doesn’t have to mean social isolation. That’s why we have introduced a new series of live videos we are calling Shelter Together, bringing you LIVE performances, demonstrations, and words of wisdom from traditional artists across California on our social media channels!…
March 25, 2020
Resources for Traditional Artists Affected by COVID-19
In an effort to support traditional artists and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting loss of bookings, programming, and income, ACTA has compiled a shortlist of funding and readiness resources. This page will be updated as new funding and support resources become available.
March 3, 2020
Cur’Arte: San Francisco
Exploring Traditional Arts + Health
February 27, 2020
SaludArte
Building Health Equity on the Bedrock of Traditional Arts and Culture
February 1, 2020
Announcing 2020 ACTA Apprenticeship Cohort
Sixteen artist pairs awarded
February 1, 2020
Announcing ACTA’s 2020 Living Cultures Grantees
41 organizations recognized statewide
January 21, 2020
Announcing New Arts in Corrections Program Coordinator
Marcella Lopez-Schmidt Joins the Fresno Office