“Over the past two weeks, I have received numerous calls and emails from local arts organizations reporting on late-night email notifications informing them of the cancellation of existing federal grants. The most recent was a blanket email on May 2 indicating multiple National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants have been terminated. Just like the notification of cancelled grants from the Institute of … Read More
SVCREATES Town Hall & Conference Recap
Written by Viridiana Romero, SVCREATES Board Member This month, we’re delighted to present a personal recap from Viridiana Romero, SVCREATES Board Member and Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Northern California Grantmakers. Thanks, Viry, for joining us at our annual SVCREATES Town Hall & Conference! . . . On April 1, over 70 artists and arts leaders attended our SVCREATES Town Hall & Conference at the School … Read More
Content Pick-Up Party | May 16
Celebrate the release of Content Magazine issue 17.3, “Perform,” part of West Valley College’s STEAM’D Fest Friday, May 16, 2025, | 7:00 – 10:00 PM Location: The Cilker School of Art + Design Visual Arts Building, West Valley College Free Parking: Available in Lots 2, 3, 4, or 7 Celebrate the release of issue 17.3, “Perform,” featuring three student artists from The Cilker … Read More
2024 Annual Report
As we reflect on 2024, SVCREATES would like to thank the artists, arts leaders, and arts supporters who strengthened our community and brought us comfort and joy through their performances, poetry, and works of art. It has been our honor and pleasure to partner with and support you, and we’re proud to share our annual report showing the results of our … Read More
WeCreate408
As part of Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, the San José Office of Cultural Affairs is challenging San Joséans to use their powers of creative expression every day for the month. Working with local artists, creative businesses, and arts organizations, they will send out daily prompts starting Monday, April 1 to inspire your creativity and include links to events and activities … Read More
Health, Healing, Hope: The Shape of Arts Advocacy in 2025
This month, we’re honored to feature a guest blog from Tracy Hudak, Director of Field Engagement & Advocacy at CA for the Arts. . . . We are all feeling it – this sensation of surfing tectonic shifts in technology, government priorities, and civic life. Uncertainty is causing unease while also making room for new possibilities. These possibilities are where we should … Read More
Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month
April 2025
Supported by CA for The Arts, April is Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month – a month of free events, resources, and advocacy opportunities across the state with the goal of engaging arts advocates and raising awareness of the impact of the arts within communities. From press conferences to group discussions, we shared talking points and resources for having effective meetings … Read More
Grant Writing Demystified: Applying to the California Arts Council
April 16
Guidelines for the 2025-26 California Arts Council (CAC) Grant Programs will be released later this month. Join SVCREATES and expert grant writer Leigh Henderson online for Grant Writing Demystified on Wednesday, April 16 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm to uncover some of the mystery around grant writing, eligibility for government and foundation funders, plus a deeper dive into CAC grant applications. Learn more >>Date: Wednesday, April 16Time: 1:00pm-2:30pmLocation: OnlineCost: Free
Unrestricted Operating Grants
Deadline: April 11
Applications for the 2025 Unrestricted Operating Grants are now open. SVCREATES offers Unrestricted Operating 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. Organizations with annual expenses of $10K – $250K are eligible to apply this year. Learn more and apply … Read More
An Interview with Vanessa Hatakeyama
This month, we continue our Conversations Series, where SVCREATES Board members sit down with local arts leaders and culture bearers to learn what’s top of mind. In this interview, Jaye Bailey, SVCREATES Board Member, talks with Vanessa Hatakeyama, Executive Director of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj), about the organization’s growth and journey toward longterm sustainability. . . . Jaye: I’ve been in California for eight … Read More