The California Arts Council is a state agency that promotes and supports the arts in California. The agency was established in 1975 and is headquartered in Sacramento, California. The California Arts Council provides grants and programs to support artists and arts organizations throughout the state, and works to increase public access to the arts. The agency is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts, and works to ensure that all Californians have access to the benefits of the arts. The California Arts Council is governed by a 15-member council appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.