Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund
Community-centered collaborations between artists, cultural workers, and activists to create barrier-breaking narrative frames, policy ideas, and practices advancing racial justice and equity.
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Community-centered collaborations between artists, cultural workers, and activists to create barrier-breaking narrative frames, policy ideas, and practices advancing racial justice and equity.
The Midway Artist Studio Residency is seeking emerging to mid-career artists working across all mediums to apply for a 6-month studio residency.
California nonprofits and government entities apply for grants to support arts learning programs for youth ages infancy to 25, with emphasis on justice-system-involved and at-promise youth.
Nonprofit arts organizations and teaching artists apply for grants up to $25,000 to plan and deliver professional development in arts integration strategies to classroom teachers and administrators.
California Arts Council seeks applications from nonprofit organizations and government entities to fund high-quality arts performances and exhibits for students, with grant amounts up to $25,000 for a one-year program period.
Nonprofit organizations apply for funding to support free and low-cost public cultural activities and presentations in Los Angeles, proposing projects in dance, music, theatre, transdisciplinary arts, youth education, or outdoor festivals/parades.
Design and paint an 8'x 4' mural panel expressing the vibe and vibrancy of San Marcos for display at an outdoor mural gallery.
Artists, arts administrators, or other creative workers are invited to apply for a residency placing them in LA County departments to develop artist-driven solutions to social challenges.
Artists of all ages, nationalities, and artistic trajectories are invited to submit work across multiple disciplines for an international contemporary art competition based in Venice.
Schools apply for a free or reduced-cost artist residency program providing 10 days of visual art workshops for 3-4 classrooms.
The Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence (AIR) Program is seeking Bay Area artists and college/university students for a four-month residency to develop their practice using materials sourced from the recycling and transfer center.
Multiple annual grant programs supporting artists, nonprofits, and cultural producers for community-based arts projects, residencies, and public activations in Los Angeles.
Learn acrylic painting fundamentals including brush techniques, color mixing, composition, and glazing in a beginner-friendly 5-week Wednesday evening course.
Submit work to compete in an international art competition and residency program; winners exhibit at the Arsenale of Venice and receive cash prizes.
Submit a creative arts or culture project proposal for Downtown San Francisco that attracts families, students, and young professionals.
Central Florida-based artists are invited to submit proposals and work samples for various opportunities including craft activations, event showcases, live sketching, performing arts features, commissioned artwork, and artmaking workshops.
Nonprofits and recognized community-based organizations serving Solana Beach may request up to $5,000 in grant funding for programs that benefit community residents.
Visual and performing artists apply for rent-free studio residencies with mentorship and community presentation opportunities in the San Diego–Baja region.
Individual master artists create a new mid-career solo work with grant support.
Organizations should submit a Letter of Intent proposing community-centered art and cultural programs in local parks, with the possibility to advance to a full proposal for implementation grants of up to $2.6 million total statewide allocation.
Organizations in Los Angeles County may apply for grants to support arts projects and programming that serve communities through cultural services.
Attend a practical financial literacy workshop grounded in solidarity economy principles for artists and organizers to build confidence working with money and learn budgeting and financial planning tools.
This grant supports projects by individual artists/culture bearers, nonprofits, and Tribal Nations in California to carry forward, strengthen, and share traditional arts.
This text describes several artist residencies in San Diego and Northern Baja California, outlining what each offers, who it suits, and what artists are responsible for.
Los Angeles County nonprofit arts organizations may apply for two-year grants to support arts programming and services that increase access and opportunities for quality arts activities.
Artists are invited to submit poetry entries for the 2027 Sidewalk Poetry exhibit in Santa Clarita.
Apply for unrestricted funding fellowships supporting artists across all disciplines working in Los Angeles County, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 based on career stage.
A two-week creative retreat for musicians to produce, explore, experiment, and refine their artistic project.
Submit a proposal for a temporary, site-related creative project in LA public spaces to activate underserved neighborhoods through community engagement.