Vote Yes on Measure Y for Berkeley Arts

09/02/2026

Did you hear? We’re on the ballot! Well… almost!

Measure Y would provide dedicated funding for Berkeley’s arts and creative economy — supporting local arts organizations, jobs, small businesses, vibrant neighborhoods, and generating revenue for the City.

Now we need YOUR help. Add your name to show your support for Measure Y and join the growing citywide coalition working to get it passed.

Let’s keep Berkeley creative, thriving, and weird. Vote YES on Measure Y!

https://www.yesforberkeleyarts.com/endorsements

09/02/2026

Add your name to show your support for protecting Berkeley's arts and creative economy! https://www.yesforberkeleyarts.com/addyourname

Berkeley wouldn't be Berkeley without the theatre, live music, galleries, festivals, and local spaces that keep our city vibrant. 93% of residents agree: the arts make Berkeley special.

​That’s why Berkeley Rep is backing Measure Y to secure dedicated, ongoing funding for our local arts organizations, independent artists, educators, and creative workforce.

If you believe Berkeley's creative spaces deserve reliable support, learn more and add your name here: https://www.yesforberkeleyarts.com/addyourname

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09/01/2026

Want a beautiful new Yes on Measure Y lawn or window sign to show your support for protecting Berkeley's arts and creative economy?

Let us know here: https://www.yesforberkeleyarts.com/volunteer

09/01/2026

06/09/2026

The 2026 Berkeley Arts and Creative Economy Rescue and Sustainability Ballot Measure has qualified for the November ballot! Thank you to our incredible volunteers who helped gather nearly double the required amount of signatures to place this measure on the ballot. We are confident that when Berkeley voters cast their ballots this fall, that they will vote yes to protect our city’s arts and creative economy for years to come. On to November! Join us at YesForBerkeleyArts.com

05/13/2026

The Berkeley Arts Coalition has submitted 4,629 signatures from Berkeley voters–nearly double the required amount—to place the 2026 Berkeley Arts and Creative Economy Rescue and Sustainability Ballot Measure on the November ballot, so we can protect Berkeley’s arts and creative economy for years to come! We want to thank all of the incredible volunteers and supporters who helped us get to this point. We’ll be back with more news soon once the measure officially qualifies for the ballot. Join us at YesForBerkeleyArts.com.