As we reflect upon 2022 and welcome 2023, SVCREATES would like to thank the artists, arts leaders, and arts supporters who brought us comfort and joy through their performances, poetry, and works of art. Living, working, and doing business in Silicon Valley remains extremely difficult for the arts; our artists and cultural workers have inspired us, healed us, challenged us, … Read More
Celebrate the 2023 Content Emerging Artists
May 19
Through a competitive selection process using an independent panel, SVCREATES has selected the following artists as the region’s outstanding emerging artists based on the quality of their work, their commitment to developing their craft, and their service to enriching the local community through teaching, volunteering, and service on boards, committees, commissions, and panels. Content Emerging Artist: Dan Fenstermacher Dan Fenstermacher … Read More
Content Pick-Up Party
May 19
Join Content Magazine as they celebrate the release of their summer issue at The West Valley College Cilker School of Art and Design on Friday, May 19 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Become a Content Member and preorder the next issue, Issue 15.3, “Perform”, by Monday, May 1 to get free shipping. RSVP here >> DetailsDate: Friday, May 19Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pmLocation: Cilker Art Center West Valley College … Read More
CAC Individual Artists Fellowship Program Central California Region
Deadline: May 5
SVCREATES has been selected as the Administering Organization for the 2023 California Arts Council (CAC) Individual Artist Fellowship (IAF) Program for Region 3 – Central California, which includes 17 counties across Central California: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Ventura. IAF Program … Read More
SVCREATES Town Hall & Conference
April 20
For many arts organizations, the past three years have been marked by upheaval, uncertainty, and reinvention. Where are we now and where do we hope to go–and grow–next? Join SVCREATES, arts colleagues, and innovator/author Nina Simon on Thursday, April 20 from 9:00am – 2:00pm for a special day of reflection, connection, and visioning for the future. You can attend on your own or gather your … Read More
Unrestricted Operating Grants
Deadline: April 14
SVCREATES unrestricted operating grants, offered in partnership with the County of Santa Clara, provide general operating support for small 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 and artists Pursue … Read More
CAC Individual Artists Fellowship Central California Region Info Session
March 22
Join us for this informational session to learn about grant program guidelines and application requirements for artists living in the Central California region, including the following 17 counties: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Ventura. This program will support artists at key career stages. … Read More
Unrestricted Operating Grant Application Info Session
March 8
SVCREATES’ Unrestricted Operating Grant application will open on Friday, March 3 for Santa Clara County-based arts organizations with annual budgets between $10,000 — $250,000. These grants, provided with funding from the County of Santa Clara and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, provide general operating support for small arts and culture organizations that: Reflect the dynamic, diverse, and innovative character of Santa Clara County Demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, … Read More
Content Pick-Up Party
March 3
Content Pick-Up Party 15.2 “Sight and Sound” Celebrate the release of issue 15.2, “Sight and Sound,” with us at Open San José on Friday, March 3, from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm during South First Friday. Spend the evening with your family and community while helping Content ring in its 11th year of publications – 11 years of featuring 1,500+ creative individuals. … Read More
Arts Advocacy for 2023
March 2
Making an Impact at the State, Local and National Levels Join Julie Baker, CEO of Californians for the Arts, and representatives from San Jose Arts Advocates and SVCREATES for a discussion on arts policy and funding issues on the advocacy agenda for 2023. Hear about what’s pending and learn how you can take action and become an effective advocate for … Read More