Center Stage Theater

An intimate black box theater with performances by a variety of artists, located in Paseo Nuevo in the heart of the downtown Santa Barbara cultural district.

[NIVA - National Independent Venue Association @nivassoc]

This is what independent venues do best: protect cultural landmarks, serve their communities, and evolve for the future.

[nivacalifornia @nivacalifornia]

Independent venues & nonprofit stages support #AB1349 because it protects fans from speculative ticketing & deceptive resale practices.

This bill stands up for artists, audiences, small businesses & nonprofits - not ticket scammers.

We urge an AYE vote.
#NIVACA #FixTheTix

[NIVA - National Independent Venue Association @nivassoc]

The #StateOfLive – the first economic research study of the independent live sector – found that in 2024, independent stages contributed $86.2B to U.S. GDP and generated $153.1B in total economic output.

That’s more than the U.S. beer, gaming, and airline industries.

[CA for the Arts @CAfortheArts]

We are thrilled to announce this major advocacy win!

This achievement underscores the power of sustained advocacy, a result of the grassroots coalition work of the SB 1116 coalition, which includes Arts for LA, the Association of California Symphony Orchestras, Theatre Bay Area, Theatre Producers of Southern California and dedicated individuals in performing arts organizations across the state. It also highlights the direct lobbying strength of Actor’s Equity and CA Arts Advocates, the sole comprehensive lobbying organization for California’s arts, culture, and creative industries. As we approach our fiscal year-end, your support is essential. Join CAA today to help us reach our goal.

In addition, the bill includes funding to the California Arts Council of $2.5m for the Historic South Los Angeles Black Cultural District. These funds shall be available for expenditure or encumbrance until June 30, 2028, and up to 1 percent of this funding may be used to support administrative costs. There is also about $300,000 for two positions to provide outreach and contract or grant management activities to further expand programs into communities and populations that continue to be underrepresented in the arts. As the budget bills progress we will keep you posted on the final outcomes. 

#PAEPF #PerformingArts #SB1116 #artsadvocacy #protectlocalperformingarts⁠

[CA for the Arts @CAfortheArts]

California arts leaders are sounding alarms over proposed cuts in Governor Gavin Newsom’s @cagovernor latest revised budget.

Read @kqed article here : https://t.co/qIacwrGQOc

[nivacalifornia @nivacalifornia]

Artists, fans, indie/nonprofit venues need your help @BuffyWicks to protect their art and small businesses. Please support AB 1349 and help us fight back against fake and overpriced tickets supported by big tech money and fraudsters.

[Cathy Taister @CathyTaister]

Today I filled out the @CAfortheArts field survey. Felt I need to represent OC #Dance 🕺

[Center Stage Theater @CenterStageSB]

@nivacalifornia @AsmMikeGipson @nivassoc Great work everyone!

[nivacalifornia @nivacalifornia]

Thank you @AsmMikeGipson for meeting with the NIVA CA team to talk about ticketing policy. We look forward to engaging on concrete solutions to help protect artists, fans, and indie venues.

[NIVA - National Independent Venue Association @nivassoc]

🚀 BIG NEWS: Federal action on ticketing reform is gaining momentum, with strong bipartisan support & industry-wide consensus on consumer protections, all-in pricing, ban on speculative tix. Read more: https://t.co/T2dv45ab0i

Join the #FixTheTix campaign: https://t.co/rXGpuWPVC2

[Center Stage Theater @CenterStageSB]

@CalNonprofits @CAfortheArts So true!!!

[CalNonprofits @CalNonprofits]

“Advocacy doesn’t end once the bill passes or the grant is made…it’s in the implementation and accountability" that continues. - Julie Baker of @CAfortheArts talking advocacy at #CNSymposium23

[Writers Guild of America East @WGAEast]

The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement. This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who stood with us for over 146 days. More details coming after contract language is finalized. #WGAstrike

[Center Stage Theater @CenterStageSB]

@CAfortheArts @CAArtsAdvocates @GavinNewsom @CAgovernor @Arts4LA @ActorsEquity @sb1116ca @TheatreProdSoCA @theatrebayarea @Portantino Thank you for everything you did to make this possible!

[Nonprofit Finance Fund @nff_news]

@GavinNewsom: The state’s nonprofit partners deserve upfront and on-time pay for our work to deliver services to Californians. We urge you to sign #AB590 & #SB557. #NonprofitEquityCA @SenMoniqueLimon @AsmGreggHart @CAgovernor

@CalNonprofits

[CA for the Arts @CAfortheArts]

In spite of the unprecedented challenges brought about by the pandemic, theaters rely on our unwavering support and communal solidarity to rekindle their presence on stage. Now more than ever, theaters need to collaborate with their communities. https://t.co/HBrGBekquv.

[CA for the Arts @CAfortheArts]

Advocacy Works! Funding to implement SB 1116 has been added to the SB 104 Budget Act w/ repurposed funds from Live Venues Grant Program & NonProfit Performing Arts Grants Program w/ approx. $11.5M. Stay tuned for more info. #SB1116 https://t.co/jSaoe9F4q1

[CA for the Arts @CAfortheArts]

@Portantino @sagaftra @WGAWest @CaliforniaLabor @seiucalifornia @DuffyEdjduffy @IATSE @UNITEHERE11 Thank you for being a champion for #artsworkers including #SB1116 . #smARTinvestment #creativesolutions

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

51 years ago today, the 37 words of Title IX changed history for girls & women in the U.S.

Each of us must respect and protect the tenets of Title IX. It represents one very important way to build more inclusive spaces for the next generation.

Here's to continued progress!

[CA for the Arts @CAfortheArts]

The arts help give a voice to activism, movements and the fight to change society! We and @Create_CA need your help in taking a stand for the arts today!

#CreateCATogether