ACTA develops publications, reports, and multimedia reflecting the state of cultural arts in California. In collaboration with experts, artists, and advocates from the field, we examine the intersections of arts, community health, social wellbeing, and public policy. Browse our latest publications and multimedia below.
2022
Tending the Taproot
Opportunities to Support Folk & Traditional Arts in the United States
Traditional Arts as Enduring Social Practice in California’s Bay Area
Data on Scope, Finances, and Funding
Traditional Arts as Healing, Restorative Justice
After a surreal year, we are grateful to be here. The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially devastating to the folk and traditional arts community. During this time of extreme need among our constituents, ACTA did not close down or downsize operations. Rather, we more…
2021
Engaging Tradition
A new educational resource from ACTA
A Building Healthy Communities Story
Activando la salud pública a través de las artes tradicionales
Activating public health through traditional arts
A Series of National Online Panels
2020
La Cultura Cura
Usando las artes tradicionales para sobrellevar el estrés y la ansiedad
2020
Culture Heals
Using the traditional arts to cope with stress and anxiety