October 10, 2022 - The California State Fair is accepting applications for the Cultural Advisory Council. The Cultural Advisory Council (CAC) is established by the Board of Directors to provide two way communication with the diverse cultural communities throughout the State; to advise the Board on matters pertaining to multi-cultural programs related to education, entertainment and other activities at the annual California State Fair; to help expand participation in the annual State Fair by California’s diverse communities and to support Board objectives to showcase a broad range of multi-cultural activities during the annual State Fair as well as throughout the year at Cal Expo.
Applicants to the CAC should be leaders from diverse cultural communities throughout California and represent a variety of interests and expertise in the areas including, but not limited to agriculture, arts, community services, education, entertainment, finance, health, government, law enforcement, legal, media, marketing, small business, and youth.
CAC members serve at the pleasure of the Cal Expo Board of Directors. Once selected by the Board, a member will serve one term of two-years. Upon completion of that term, a member will have the opportunity to apply for reappointment by the Board for up to three additional, consecutive terms of two-years each. No member shall serve more than 8 years.
Qualified candidates should fill out the application form located online here.
The deadline for submitting an application is Monday, October 31, 2022.
For questions, please contact Sue O'Brien at sobrien@calexpo.com.