Artists and arts organizations based in the greater Gilroy area are invited to apply to the Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant Program for projects and/or programs to be delivered in Gilroy between August 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025. Grants are competitive and limited by the available funding. Partial funding may be awarded. Grant request range will be $5,000 – … Read More
Protect Arts Funding
Take Action Today Protect Arts Funding Now is the time to rally arts advocates, artists, and residents who care about the arts to send letters to support the campaign to urge Governor Newsom to reverse the proposed 58 percent cuts to arts program funding. The 24-25 May Revise of the California state budget proposal includes decimating 100 percent of the funding for … Read More
Scaling the Wall of Numbers: Creating and Understanding Financial Reports
February 27
Do you or your board members look at financial reports and see nothing but an impenetrable wall of numbers? This workshop will help you feel more confident reading and interpreting financial reports to better inform your strategic decisions. We’ll explore the types of reports that should be generated and how to identify and analyze key information. We will also discuss … Read More
Content Magazine Pick-Up Party
February 22
Celebrate 12 years of Content Magazine and the release of Issue 16.2 “Sight and Sound” at Content’s Pick-Up Party on Thursday, February 22 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm at Creekside Socials. Content Members will receive a complimentary beverage and hors d’oeuvres for their support of Content Magazine and the greater local arts community. Learn more >> Date: Thursday, February 22Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pmLocation: Creekside SocialsCost: Free
Applicant Workshop: 2024 Content Emerging Artist Award
February 15
Join SVCreates and Local Color for a hybrid group writing session focused on crafting impactful applications for the 2024 Content Emerging Artist Award. See the full guidelines and important dates here. Demystify the grant application process: Learn about the 2024 SVCreates Content Emerging Artist Award (no fiscal sponsorship required!) and how this application can be used as a foundation for future applications. Sharpen your … Read More
Announcing 2024 Arts Access Grant Recipients
13 Local Projects Funded SVCREATES’ Arts Access Grants provide project support for programming specifically designed to reach historically underserved audiences. In alignment with the values of the County of Santa Clara, and guidelines adopted by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, this grant program is driven by the need to increase access to arts experiences by high need communities throughout Santa … Read More
Gilroy Arts Roundtable
The Gilroy Arts Roundtable (GAR) aims to create a network of artists, local residents, and community leaders to build the capacity of the Gilroy arts community, establish trust between sectors and communities in Gilroy, and develop ways for the arts to be a part of a strong and healthy Gilroy. As a peer support network, artists, civic leaders, business owners, … Read More
Grant Writing Demystified: Applying to the California Arts Council
April 24
California Arts Council (CAC) recently approved its 2024 grant guidelines and grant programs to balance a challenging state budget with focused considerations for first-time applicants, small and mid-size arts organizations, and folk and traditional art forms. Grant opportunities for both general operating and project-based support will be offered. Applications are scheduled to open on March 28 and due in early June. SVCREATES will host an online … Read More
Financial Management 101 for the Creative Sector
January 21
Managing a creative practice means managing the money as well as the art. This workshop will help you understand some of the key concepts and questions you will consider as you build your practice or organization. What is accounting and how does it relate to taxes? What’s the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant? Specifically designed for (but not … Read More
Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Report
Now Available
From coast to coast—and in Santa Clara County—America’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations are providing inspiration and joy to residents, beautifying public spaces, and strengthening community pride and identity. Arts and culture organizations are also businesses. They employ people locally, purchase goods and services from nearby businesses, and produce the authentic cultural experiences that are magnets for visitors, tourists, and … Read More