2023 Annual Impact Report

As we reflect upon 2023, 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 you and support you and we’re proud to share our annual report showing the results of … 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

Content Podcast
Episode #102 Connie Martinez

Content Podcast, Episode #102 Connie Martinez It is a bittersweet moment for SVCREATES as we celebrate the legacy and retirement of our fearless leader, Connie Martinez. Connie Martinez has courageously led SVCREATES for the ten years since its formation when 1st ACT San Jose & Arts Council Silicon Valley merged. As CEO, she has provided resources and direction to countless … Read More

2022 Annual Impact Report

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

2021 Annual Impact Report

As we reflect upon 2021 and welcome 2022, 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. They inspired us, healed us, challenged us, and lifted our spirits.  We’re thrilled to share our annual report to show the results of our work from 2021, … Read More

The Business of Arts and Culture

Silicon Valley’s cultural ecosystem is a vast, organic network of hundreds of small- to mid-sized multidisciplinary arts and cultural organizations and thousands of artists, creative entrepreneurs, volunteers, and individual participants. In 2021, SVCREATES released The Business of Arts and Culture about this ecosystem. Read and download the report below or on Issuu here. Read and download the Creative Community Builders 2019 Silicon Valley-Cultural Landscape report … Read More