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
Content Emerging Artist Award
Deadline: March 21
Applications for the 2025 Content Emerging Artist Award open on Friday, February 7. Early career artists working in all genres, with practices centered in Santa Clara County, are eligible to apply. In 2025, SVCREATES will award up to three Content Emerging Artist Awards of $5,000 each. New this year! Content Emerging Artist Award – South County Thanks to the support of … Read More
Content Pick-Up Party, Issue 17.2
March 14
Celebrate the 70th issue of Content Magazine, Issue 17.2 “Connect,” which spotlights Vietnamese-American creatives who have contributed to the vibrant creative culture of the South Bay, at the next Content Pick-Up Party at the Rotunda at San José City Hall! The evening event will feature: Beer, wine, and Hors d’oeuvres. A performance from LOLAH and DJ sets from Dad Bod … Read More
The South Bay Artist Summit
March 14
SVCREATES and Content Magazine, in partnership with the San José Office of Cultural Affairs, bring you an inspiring afternoon featuring conversations with artists about building sustainable careers, informative workshops on business skills for creatives, an artist resource fair, dinner, and networking. The afternoon will culminate in the Content Pick-Up Party for Issue 17.2 “Connect.” Register >> Date: Friday, March 14Time: 1:00pm … Read More
Arts Advocacy for 2025
March 4
Join leaders from your statewide arts advocacy organization California for the Arts, San José Arts Advocates, and SVCREATES for a discussion on arts policy, funding issues on the advocacy agenda for 2025, and how to sharpen your advocacy skills. If you have any questions, please contact alyssae@svcreates.org. With thanks to our sponsors, this program is FREE to all registrants! Register >> Date: Tuesday, … Read More
An Interview with Erin Salazar
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, Toni Vanwinkle, SVCREATES Board Treasurer, talks with Erin Salazar, Executive Director of Local Color, about her vision for a community where local artists thrive and are embraced as part of the cultural landscape. . … Read More
2025 Arts Access Grant Recipients
SVCREATES’ Arts Access Grants provide project support for programming specifically designed to engage underserved audiences. In alignment with the values of the County of Santa Clara, proposals must demonstrate authentic engagement with underserved audiences, compelling art programs, and a capacity to deliver on stated goals. In 2024, we received 35 applications and were able to fund 15 projects representing a range … Read More
A Year in Review: Conversation between Vicky and Alexandra
This month, SVCREATES continues our Conversations Series. Board Chair Vicky Phan and CEO Alexandra Urbanowski sat down to discuss their new roles, both started in January 2024, and reflect on the past 12 months. . . . Alexandra: We are now one year into our terms! What are a few of the highlights from your work with the board this year? … Read More