SVCREATES’ will begin accepting applications for the next Content Emerging Artists on Friday, October 21. Interested applicants will be able to attend a virtual applicant informational session on Wednesday, November 2 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm lead by our very own Alyssa Erickson and Haley Cardamom. Register >> Date: Wednesday, November 2Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pmCost: Free
2022 Unrestricted Operating Grant Recipients
64 Local Arts Groups Receive Funding For almost 40 years SVCREATES, and its precursor Arts Council Silicon Valley, has provided unrestricted operating support to small nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Clara County. These general operating grants, offered in partnership with the County of Santa Clara, provide unrestricted operating support for arts and culture organizations that: Reflect the dynamic, diverse, and innovative … Read More
Content Magazine’s Pick-Up Party
September 1
14.4 “Profiles”
Join Content Magazine on Thursday, September 1 from 7pm – 9:30pm at New Museum Los Gatos(NUMU) for a Pick-Up Party celebrating the release of the 60th issue of Content Magazine, Issue 14.4 “Profiles.” The evening will include an activation by NUMU’s inaugural Artist in Residence Alexander Hernandez, a viewing of 14.4 featured artist Kathy Aoki’s exhibition Koons Ruins at the James Estate, and Marie Cameron’s exhibition Critical Masses, A … Read More
2022 Unrestricted Operating Grants: Application Deadline
May 6
For over 30 years, SVCREATES, formerly Arts Council Silicon Valley, has provided unrestricted operating grants to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Clara County. SVCREATES offers these grants, in collaboration with the County of Santa Clara and other funding partners, to support the diverse range of cultures and disciplines represented in Santa Clara County’s arts ecosystem. Formerly called “Local … Read More
Promoting Your Work: Tips for Artists
August 20
Calling all artists in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and surrounding areas! Further your career by building your portfolio and social media presence! If you are an artist trying to develop your career, this workshop is for you. Join artists Pilar Agüero-Esparza and Alyssarhaye Graciano on Saturday, August 20 from 11:00am – 1:00pm in Gilroy as they cover how to prepare a CV and portfolio, apply for grant … Read More
Managing Change and Leadership Transitions
June 1
Join Andy Robinson and Alyssa Byrkit on June 1, 2022 for this interactive workshop! Nonprofit leadership is all about designing and creating change, both within and beyond your organization. Change management includes training and supporting the next generation of leaders. In this workshop, we’ll discuss: How organizations grow and change over time – and how leadership needs change as nonprofits grow … Read More
genARTS Emerging Artist Micro-Grant
Apply by June 24
genARTS Silicon Valley is launching the genARTS Emerging Artist Micro-Grant to help artists launch or complete an impactful community-minded project of their choice through unrestricted funding. Inspired by the Getting St[ART]ed Workshop in 2021, the genARTS steering committee strongly believes emerging artists should have access to funds to support their artistic practice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging artists may have … Read More
2022 Unrestricted Operating Grants – Applicant Workshop
April 11
Join us for this workshop to review SVCREATES’ 2022 Unrestricted Operating Grant guidelines and application. For over 30 years, SVCREATES, formerly Arts Council Silicon Valley, has provided unrestricted operating grants to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Clara County. SVCREATES offers these grants, in collaboration with the County of Santa Clara and other funding partners, to support the diverse range … Read More
Arts Town Hall & Community Conference
April 6
This event is designed for Santa Clara County based arts organizations and artists. This will be an opportunity for our local arts community to come together to take stock, reflect on where we’ve been, and think about how we navigate the future. Who are we and what have we learned over the past two years? Hear from a panel of … Read More
NEA ARP Grant Opportunity
Deadline: April 4
Apply by Monday, April 4 With funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Rescue Plan, SVCREATES will distribute $200,000 through a competitive grant application process, which will prioritize BIPOC led and serving arts organizations and those communities which have been historically under-resourced in our county. These will be one-time grants intended to support small arts organizations as they … Read More