The California Relief Fund for Artists and Cultural Practitioners is a partnership between the California Arts Council (CAC) and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA). The California Relief Fund for Artists and Cultural Practitioners is distributing approximately 1.95 million dollars from CAC’s general fund to help artists and cultural practitioners (including fine and performing artists, teaching artists, culture bearers, and other creative entrepreneurs) who reside in the rich and diverse cultural communities of the state of California. YBCA has been entrusted to administer this relief fund.

YBCA believes artists are essential for envisioning a new world and we are committed to championing their work through our continued efforts in designing and implementing investment strategies. With this relief fund, we are focusing on connecting with a network of artist advisors and partners to ensure we reach artists in our prioritized communities living across the state with this opportunity.