Opportunities + Resources
Happening Now
Announcing Support Grantees
This year’s Support Grantees are arts organizations that bring creativity, culture, and connection to communities across Santa Cruz County! These grants provide vital funding to sustain creative spaces, uplift diverse voices, and keep the arts thriving.Call To Artists: Santa Cruz County Government Building Exhibits Application
March 2, 2025 - 12:00 AMSanta Cruz County artists are invited to apply to exhibit in the Santa Cruz County Government Building during the 2025 Exhibit Year.Artist Opportunity: Tannery Arts Center Spring Art Market
March 16, 2025 - 12:00 AMApplications are now open! This annual, family-friendly event on Mother’s Day weekend features art, music, flowers, food, creative activities and public art in the studios and outdoors around the Tannery campus.Hearts for the Arts 2025: A Silent Auction Supporting Arts Education
February 13, 2025 - 12:00 AMJoin Artisans & Agency this February for the 15th annual Hearts for the Arts fundraiser. With the theme “For the Love Of…,” over 60 local artists will showcase stunning pieces up for auction to support arts education across the county.- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
Explore Our Grants
We invest more than $200,000 directly in artists and arts organizations each year. Find the right opportunity for you below.
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
I have felt an immense amount of support through the Arts Council and am incredibly thankful to get to work with you all on a variety of projects.
For Artists
Our support for artists goes beyond grants. Browse below to find additional opportunities across the county.
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Open Studios is all about building lasting connections. Not only to new and old collectors, to friends and to fellow artists, but also to robust local support and information
For Arts Educators
Bring your talents and energy to turn classrooms into creative educational spaces for over 18,000 students every year.
As a long time teacher I have continually had the pleasure of witnessing the JOY, self-esteem, and community bonding that arts education inspires.
For Art Lovers
There are many ways for you to connect with and support the Santa Cruz County arts community.
Donate
Your generosity supports programs and grants that fuel arts and culture from the mountains to the sea.
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
The arts make our county so special. From incredible artists to world-class music, dance and film programs, we have access to experiences that are usually found in larger cities.