Join Andy Robinson and Dana Bernard Sanders on February 1, 2022 to learn to build a fundraising program that honors your mission, engages potential donors, and raises more money. 80% of charitable funds come from individual donors, not foundations or corporations. Learn to build a fundraising program that honors your mission, engages potential donors, and raises more money. We’ll discuss: … Read More
Community Health Mural Project – Gilroy | Apply by December 3
SVCREATES is now accepting applications for the Blue Shield of California Community Health Mural Project – Gilroy! As partners in this initiative, Blue Shield of California and SVCREATES are committed to empowering youth to express their aspirations for a healthy community in Gilroy through the expressive lens of a mural. The mural should reflect the values of the local community while showcasing its … Read More
Application Workshop | November 16
SVCREATES will host an online application workshop for those interested in applying for the Content Emerging Artist Award Application. Early career artists working in all genres, with practices centered in Santa Clara County, are eligible to apply for the Content Emerging Artist Award. In this workshop we’ll review the application requirements and discuss tips for crafting an application that tells a clear story … Read More
Content Emerging Artist Award | Apply by December 10
SVCREATES recognizes the region’s finest artists who have demonstrated a commitment to developing their art forms and to enriching the greater Santa Clara County region with exhibitions, performances, presentations, and service. The SVArts Award Program, including the SVLaureates and the Content Emerging Artist Award, awards unrestricted cash prizes to support artists while they pursue their creative work. The 2022 SVArts Program will … Read More
Arts Access Grants | Apply by November 5
SVCREATES Arts Access Grant application cycle are open! Arts Access Grants are made possible through a partnership with the County of Santa Clara, with the purpose of increasing access to arts experiences for high-need communities throughout Santa Clara County. Grants of $7,500 – $15,000 will be awarded for programs offered March 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023. This is a two-stage application … Read More
DEI Workshops | November 1 & 3
SVCREATES will host two DEI workshops featuring Beatrice Thomas, director of Authentic Arts & Media, exploring issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and intersectionality for a range of different arts organizations. November 1 | 3:00 – 7:00pm Why Equity? An EDI Mindset Shift for Predominantly White Arts Institutions Register here >> November 3 | 3:00 – 7:00pm Creating Sustainable Equity for BIPOC-Led Organizations … Read More
2020 Impact Report
In March 2020, 60% of our cultural sector’s income evaporated when COVID-19 threatened the sector’s central mission of “gathering people together” through the arts. The sector tightened its belt, applied for PPP (paycheck protection program) and pivoted to new ways of connecting with audiences and donors. And as our country witnessed the social and economic devastation of a global pandemic, … Read More
Santa Clara County Poet Laureate | Apply by September 24
Applications for the 2022-2023 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate will open August 9 and the deadline to apply is September 24, 2021. The next Poet Laureate will serve from January 2022 – December 2023 and will receive a stipend of $4,000 per year, with a budget of $1,000 per year for reimbursable expenses related to their activities. Click here for 2022-23 Application … Read More
Artist Power Convenings | September 14
Is there an issue on your mind that you’d like to discuss with fellow artists? Apply for support to gather a group together to connect and share knowledge, ideas, inspiration, and resources in service of your practice and community. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) has extended the deadline for applications for the Artist Power Convening program for Santa Clara County. Individual artists … Read More
Posting on Social Media 101 | September 22
If you want to improve your social media content, this workshop is for you! You will learn how to create every component of a successful social media post. We will discuss how to choose an image that performs well, how to write a compelling caption, how to select strategic hashtags, and how to authentically engage with your community. With a … Read More