The Arts Council of Kern provides arts education, advocacy, and access in Kern County, CA https://kernarts.org/2024/12/careers-art-instructor-artist-in-residence-program/ The mission of Arts Council of Kern is to provide arts education, access, and advocacy to all Kern County residents and visitors. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and are the designated local arts agency for Kern County. We serve our mission in partnership with the California Arts Council, the County of Kern, and local agencies. Taking cues from community leaders, underserved populations, and the art-going public, the ACK endeavors to more accurately serve the county and its people by introducing new ways of thinking about art while also giving financial support to artists, creatives, and organizations that have been working diligently to bring the arts to Kern County.