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Arts Council Santa Cruz County

General Agency Information
Name: Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Alternate Name(s): Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County
Address: 1070 River St.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Driving Directions
Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-475-9600
Fax: 831-475-9700
Email: info@artscouncilsc.org
Website: http://www.artscouncilsc.org
Hours
Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9-5
Details
Description: Since 1979, the Arts Council has been a passionate supporter of the unique, ever-evolving Santa Cruz County arts movement. We're a private, non-profit agency made up of a staff, board, and volunteers who are dedicated to serving the arts community.

FUNDING SOURCE: Local businesses and individuals, private foundations. County of Santa Cruz, Cities of Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley and Capitola, program fees-for-service.
Mission: To promote, connect, and invest in the arts in order to stimulate creativity and vibrancy in Santa Cruz County.
Programs: We offer a variety of programs and services, including:

Open Studios Art Tour: One of the most popular annual arts events in Santa Cruz County. For nearly three decades, we've connected artists to the community through this flagship program.

Grants: Investing in artists and their professional development, as well as arts organizations and their creative and cultural programs.

Arts Education: The SPECTRA & Mariposa's Art programs provide arts education in public schools, serving more than 10,000 children and teens each year.
Technical Assistance & Workforce Development: Our efforts support and develop the creative sector through Arts Council Associates, Exhibitions, Workshops, and Fiscal Sponsorships.

Collaborations & Initiatives: We help advance arts and culture county-wide through advocacy efforts, cultural tourism initiatives, the naming and promotion of a Poet Laureate and much more.
Volunteer Info: Inquire at 475-9600
Publications: Website contains resources and directory.
Languages other than English: None
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Parking & Wheelchair Access
Public Transportation: Not Applicable
Eligibility: Open to those who share an interest
Fees: None
Areas Served: Santa Cruz County
Physical Location: Santa Cruz
Funding Source: City Government
Contributions
County Government
Donations
Fees
Fundraising
Government
Grants
Officials/Contact Persons
Officials: Michelle Williams
Executive Director
michelle@artscouncil.org
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: Advocacy
Art Galleries/Exhibits
Arts and Culture
Arts Appreciation
Arts Associations
Private Nonprofits
This agency was last updated on October 22, 2021.