General Agency Information |
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| 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 |
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| Primary Phone: | 831-475-9600 |
| Fax: | 831-475-9700 |
| Email: | info@artscouncilsc.org |
| Website: | http://www.artscouncilsc.org |
Hours |
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| Days/Hours of Operation: |
Monday-Friday, 9-5
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Details |
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| 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 |
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| Officials: |
Michelle Williams Executive Director michelle@artscouncil.org |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Advocacy Art Galleries/Exhibits Arts and Culture Arts Appreciation Arts Associations Private Nonprofits |
| This agency was last updated on October 22, 2021. | |