RFP-AIC-25-003 (Arts in Corrections

The California Arts Council (CAC) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide arts workshops with teaching artists in cultural practices, design, literary, media, multidisciplinary, performing, traditional, and visual arts to people currently incarcerated in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) adult facilities. The selected organizations will deliver arts programming that fosters creativity, collaboration, and rehabilitation through in-person and tablet-based arts instruction. The program aims to have a positive impact on the social and emotional well-being of people experiencing incarceration. Some key aspects of the program include: • Providing high-quality arts programming to participants in CDCR institutions • Collecting and providing AIC programming information on a regular basis to CAC • Obtaining appropriate Release of Information through CDCR, as required • Participating in monthly meetings facilitated by CAC • Providing culturally competent, equitable, and inclusive AIC programming The selected organizations will be required to comply with CDCR security procedures and institutional rules, and to maintain communication with CDCR institutional staff and CAC to confirm class schedules, security clearances, and attendance documentation.