Smarter Work
October 17, November 14, and January 23

“Work smarter, not harder.”Have you heard that expression? Have you wondered what it means to actually do that? Smarter Work A 3-part workshop series to help you: –> hone your organization’s strategic analysis skills, –> discover a clearer path to meeting your organization’s challenges, –> and accelerate organizational readiness for long-term success. Are you ready for your day-to-day work to be less reactive? Would you like to … Read More

SVCREATES Announces the 2024 Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant Awards

Five Gilroy-based artist-driven projects will receive funding in 2024. They include festivals that will activate the city’s downtown and celebrate cultural heritage, a mural project that will provide opportunities for youth mentorship, and free art exhibitions that will engage local community residents. The Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant program, now in its second year, is made possible with funding from the City … Read More

ArtsEdConnect
Deadline: September 18

ArtsEdConnect provides mini grants to teachers in Santa Clara County public and charter ​schools. San José Unified teachers are not eligible for this grant. Apply for grant funds that can be used for classroom workshops delivered by artists, residency with local artists, field trips, museum visits, attending live theater performances, or other art experiences. Application deadline: Wednesday, September 18 Learn … Read More

Content Pick-Up Party
August 22

Join Content Magazine on Thursday, August 22 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm at The School of Arts and Culture for the release of Content Magazine issue 16.4 “Profiles.” Register

2024 Unrestricted Operating Grantees

SVCREATES’ unrestricted operating grants, offered in partnership with the County of Santa Clara, provide general operating support for small and mid-size nonprofit arts and culture organizations that: Reflect the dynamic, diverse, and innovative character of Santa Clara County Demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and artistic vibrancy and relevance Positively impact the County’s cultural ecosystem through active and sustained engagement with audiences, volunteers, … Read More

Prop 28 Discussion

Prop 28: What’s it all about, how does it impact you, and what’s coming down the road?  Join us for a hybrid panel and discussion session on Tuesday, August 20 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm, online or in person at Open San José/CreaTV, on how we can work together to leverage Prop 28.  This program is for arts leaders, school administrators, … Read More

Celebrating Our Region’s CAC IAF Individual Artist Fellows

Click here to read about all the artist fellows from our region. Our 2023 CAC IAF Fellows Santa Clara CountyPilar Agüero-Esparza Ivan Del Acordeon Amy HibbsAlice Hur Anh LeSiana Smith Roy HirabayashiSanta Cruz CountyNina Barzegar RogueViolin Farnaz FatemiWinsor Kinkade Moze Adela NajarroSylvia Valentine Dr. Osa T. Hidalgo de la RivaSan Mateo CountyNathan Aurellano Katerina Eng Beckman Shari BryantEva Chen Barbara … Read More

AEP6 Calculator

Definitions ▸Total ExpendituresThe total dollars spent by your nonprofit arts and cultural organization and its audiences; event-related spending by cultural audiences is estimated using the average dollars spent per person, per event by cultural attendees in similarly populated communities. ▸Jobs (Employment)Employment data in IMPLAN is an annual average headcount of full time, part time, and seasonal employment. Note that a … Read More

Make Music Day

Enjoy a free city-wide celebration of music during Make Music San José (MMSJ) on Friday, June 21. This day-long music festival celebrates the first day of summer by spreading the joy of live music to neighborhoods all around San José. 

Content Pick-Up Party

Celebrate the release of issue 16.3, “Perform,” featuring three student artists from The Cilker School of Art and Design and Professor of Interior Design Diane Hurd, at the Content Pick-Up Party (PUP) on Friday, May 17 at 6:30pm at The Cilker School of Art and Design, West Valley College. The evening will feature the inaugural West Valley College STEAM’D Fest, which includes the work of students graduating in … Read More