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
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
SVMindshare 2023-24 Cohort
Deadline: May 5
SVCREATES invites Santa Clara County-based arts leaders to apply to join the sixth class of SVMindshare. SVMindshare is a year-long roundtable program that enlightens, inspires, and offers outside expertise, practical tools, and strategies for the issues most relevant to your work. Over the course of the series, arts leaders develop invaluable new networks, better understanding of challenges across artistic disciplines, and increased … 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
Arts Access Grants
Apply by December 16
Arts Access Grants provide project support for programming specifically designed to reach traditionally underserved audiences. Applications are due by Friday, December 16 at 5:00pm PT. Learn more >>
Content Emerging Artist Award
Apply by December 9
The Content Emerging Artist Award recognizes early career artists in all genres for artistic achievement and commitment to becoming a professional artist. This year, SVCREATES will award up to three Content Emerging Artists $5,000 each and a feature in the May 2023 issue of Content Magazine. An application and one letter of recommendation is required. The application is open now … Read More
Applicant Info Session: Arts Access Grant
November 7
SVCREATES’ will begin accepting applications for the Arts Access Grants on Friday, November 4. Interested applicants will be able to attend a virtual applicant informational session on Monday, November 7 from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Register >> Date: Monday, November 7Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmCost: Free
Applicant Info Session: Content Emerging Artist Award
November 2
SVCREATES’ will begin accepting applications for the next Content Emerging Artists on Friday, October 21. Interested applicants will be able to attend a virtual applicant informational session on Wednesday, November 2 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm lead by our very own Alyssa Erickson and Haley Cardamom. Register >> Date: Wednesday, November 2Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pmCost: Free
2022 Unrestricted Operating Grant Recipients
64 Local Arts Groups Receive Funding For almost 40 years SVCREATES, and its precursor Arts Council Silicon Valley, has provided unrestricted operating support to small nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Clara County. These general operating grants, offered in partnership with the County of Santa Clara, provide unrestricted operating support for arts and culture organizations that: Reflect the dynamic, diverse, and innovative … Read More
2022 Unrestricted Operating Grants: Application Deadline
May 6
For over 30 years, SVCREATES, formerly Arts Council Silicon Valley, has provided unrestricted operating grants to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in Santa Clara County. SVCREATES offers these 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. Formerly called “Local … Read More