The Alameda County Arts Commission is pleased to share this newsletter with information about the annual ARTSFUND Grant Program, the California Venues Grant Program, Proposition 28: Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative and the Regional Conversation for Alameda County with Californians for the Arts.
All of the programs and services of the Arts Commission are based on the belief that arts and creativity are essential to every successful and thriving community. Thank you for your support of the arts in Alameda County!
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Annual ARTSFUND Grant Program
For nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Alameda County
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2023 Online Application is Now Available
Application Deadline is Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 5:00pm
Informational Webinar on Friday, December 9, 3:00 - 4:30pm
The ARTSFUND Grant Program supports Alameda County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that present programs such as dance, music, theater, visual arts, literature, media arts, and other forms of creativity. Standard grant awards are $2,000 - $3,000 each.
Organizations We Fund
Eligible applicants must be Alameda County nonprofit organizations that provide arts and cultural programs to the public. The programs may be offered in-person, online or virtual. The intention of the ARTSFUND program is to support organizations that provide the majority of their programs to Alameda County community members.
Informational Webinars
For questions and more information about the ARTSFUND Grant Program and how to submit an application, applicants may attend a free webinar on Fri., Dec. 9 at 3:00pm, Wed., Jan. 11 at 10:00am or Fri., Jan. 27 at 3:00pm. Webinars are free, open to the public, and reservations are not required. For more information and the zoom link, visit the Guidelines and Application section on the ARTSFUND webpage.
Funding for the ARTSFUND Grant Program
Support for this program is provided by the County of Alameda, individual contributions submitted to the ARTSFUND with County property tax payments, and donations to the Foundation for the Arts in Alameda County.
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California Venues Grant Program |
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Round 2 of the California Venues Grant Program is coming soon with expanded eligibility requirements. Round 2 applications will be opening December 19 and applications will be accepted through January 31, 2023. Round 2 will be for organizations that were not funded in the first round and will utilize the expanded eligibility criteria that was passed in June.
Californians for the Arts will hold a series of informational webinars beginning next week to review the new eligibility criteria.
Webinar dates & Registration links:
Additionally, Californians for the Arts is offering assistance to organizations that applied during the first round of the program and whose applications have not been been concluded. Organizations can contact Grants Manager Teri Ball so she can check on the status and help bring it to resolution.
Learn more on the California Venues Grant Program HERE. The California Venues Grant Program is funded by the State of California and administered by CalOSBA.
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Voters Pass Proposition 28:
Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative
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In November, California voters passed Proposition 28, also known as the Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative. Proposition 28 creates a guaranteed annual funding stream for music and arts education for every student in every Pre-K through 12 grade public school in California without raising taxes. Learn more about Proposition 28 and the next steps of implementation at Create CA.
Currently, only 1 in 5 public schools in California has a full-time arts or music program. With the passing of Proposition 28, schools will be able to increase their arts and music education in both traditional arts and music classes, and contemporary arts like graphic design, film and video, while improving access and equity for all students throughout the State.
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Californians for the Arts' Regional Conversation for Alameda County and Northern CA |
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In case you missed the November 18th Regional Conversation for Alameda County, you can watch a recording of the convening and learn about the current updates on policy, advocacy, and funding opportunities.
Regional Conversations bring together artists, arts organizations, creative workers and businesses, and supporters of arts and culture to hear updates on legislation affecting the sector, to learn about advocacy, and to share what is impacting arts and culture in each community.
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Alameda County Arts Commission
NEW Website and Logo!
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We're pleased to share the news that we have a new website and logo! The website has been streamlined to help community members easily navigate information, news and updates on a computer as well as on a mobile device. An added feature allows community members to translate the website content by selecting their preferred language. Visit our new website and learn more about our programs and services.
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Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations |
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Federal Arts Advocacy
Grant Opportunities
News, Resources and Events
Arts Advocacy
Arts Education Advocacy
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Top artwork image: Butterflies Enjoying Poppies on a Spring Day #2 created by artist Yan Inlow.
This artwork is part of the Alameda County Art Collection and was commissioned for the Cherryland Community Center. Artwork copyright the artist.
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Alameda County Arts Commission
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The Office of the Arts Commission is proud to be a division of the County’s Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Agency led by elected official Melissa Wilk. The support and leadership provided by Melissa Wilk is critical to the work of the Arts Commission. The Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Agency has an extensive leadership role with the County government and the Arts Commission.
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