Happy New Year! The Alameda County Arts Commission is pleased to share this newsletter with information about the annual ARTSFUND Grant Program, Hesperian Boulevard Ribbon Cutting Event, Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame, California Arts Council's Funding Opportunities, and info about Californians for the Arts, California Arts Advocates, and Create CA.
All of the programs of the Arts Commission are based on the belief that arts and creativity are essential to every successful and thriving community. We look forward to continuing to work with you in supporting and strengthening the Alameda County arts community in 2023!
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Annual ARTSFUND Grant Program
For nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Alameda County
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Application Deadline is Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 5:00pm
Informational Webinar on Friday, January 27, 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 related forms. 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 Webinar - REMINDER!
For questions and more information about the ARTSFUND Grant Program and how to submit an application, applicants may attend the last webinar on Fri., Jan. 27 at 3:00pm. The webinar is 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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Hesperian Boulevard
Corridor Improvement Project
Ribbon Cutting Event
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 1:00 - 3:00pm
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The Alameda County Arts Commission invites community members to the Ribbon Cutting Event commemorating the completion of the Hesperian Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project on Saturday, February 4th from 1:00 - 3:00pm. The Ribbon Cutting Event will take place at the corner of Hesperian Boulevard and Paseo Grande in San Lorenzo.
The event also celebrates the completion of the public artwork by artist Vanessa Marsh. The artwork is in the form of stencil sandblasting on the sidewalks and featured on street banners and utility boxes along Hesperian Boulevard. The public art project was managed by the Alameda County Arts Commission in partnership with the Alameda County Public Works Agency.
The Arts Commission will present an art activity for all ages. Meet artist Vanessa Marsh and make an artwork to take home! PWA will also be giving away free tote bags with an art image.
Social distancing is encouraged. For more information about the Corridor Improvement Project, visit the project website.
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Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame
Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 20, 2023
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Nominations can be submitted in thirteen categories that span most fields of work, including business, community service, culture & art, justice, education, philanthropy, STEM, Health, and education. There are also categories for emerging leaders, high school youth and non-traditional careers.
Nominations will be evaluated by a select panel of judges in February, and inductees will be honored at an awards ceremony and luncheon on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. This event has historically brought out over 500 guests and dignitaries to honor women warriors of Alameda County.
Submit a nomination online HERE or call (510) 272-3882 for more information. The nomination deadline for the 2023 Women’s Hall of Fame is Friday, January 20, 2023.
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California Arts Council Funding Opportunities
Deadline to Apply: January 26, 2023
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The California Arts Council (CAC) has reopened three of its funding opportunities from its 2022 grant season, with applications now being accepted for the following three grant programs:
Administering Organization – Individual Artists Fellowship: Successful applicants will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the Individual Artist Fellowship program. Applicant organizations for this funding opportunity may apply to serve Region IV (Northern California) only.
Creative Youth Development: Successful applicants will receive supporting for arts projects for youth outside of traditional school hours. Organizations funded during the previous 2022 program cycle are not eligible to apply for this opportunity.
About the Application Process
The deadline to apply for the second round for these funding opportunities is January 26, 2023. Application links, guidelines, and more detailed program and timeline information can be found on the individual program webpages linked above.
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Office Hours and Grant Resources
The CAC offers virtual office hours via Zoom for each of the grant program offerings. Current schedule and meeting link information, along with additional resources for grant applicants, are available via the CAC's Grant Resources webpage.
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Californians for the Arts & California Arts Advocates
Learn more about how you can get involved in the effort to support the arts throughout the State. Stay up to date on the work by Californians for the Arts (CFTA) and the California Arts Advocates (CAA)! Read more about the CFTA's and CAA's 2022 accomplishments HERE. The highlights include a summary of multiple activities, impact, and new initiatives.
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Create CA
Stay up to date on the latest news from Create CA now that California voters have 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 the next steps of implementation and how to get involved and support arts education for all students.
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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: Corolla created by artist Stephen Galloway.
This artwork is part of the Alameda County Art Collection and was commissioned for the ITD Headquarters. 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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