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Open Studios 2024 Art Tour
Meet the artists, experience their creative process, witness live demonstrations, and buy direct from the artists. Plan your free self-guided tour - visit one studio or spend all day exploring. Open Studios takes place the first three weekends of October.Arts Organizations: Apply for Up to $7,000 in Support Grants
Every year, we distribute $200,000+ directly to our community’s artists and arts organizations. Our Support Grant applications for nonprofit (and fiscally sponsored) arts organizations are open September 18 - October 23, 2024.Call for Teaching Artists
Arts Council Santa Cruz County is seeking teaching artists in all disciplines, including substitute positions for the Arts Education programs, SPECTRA and Mariposa Arts.Empower the Arts in California – Join Today!
Become a member of CA for the Arts and help champion the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Your support drives advocacy, fosters collaboration, and ensures accessible programs for a vibrant cultural future.- 0
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Explore Our Grants
We invest more than $200,000 directly in artists and arts organizations each year. Find the right opportunity for you below.
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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.
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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.
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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.