ARTS COUNCIL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
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Mission Statement
Arts Council Santa Cruz County generates creativity, vibrancy, and connection.
About This Cause
Since 1979 Arts Council has fueled and supported the unique, ever-evolving Santa Cruz County arts ecosystem. We’re a private, non-profit agency made up of a staff, board, and volunteers dedicated to strengthening our Santa Cruz community through the arts. We offer a variety of programs and services, including: -Open Studios Art Tour: Tens of thousands of Santa Cruz residents and visitors from across the state and from around the world connect with more than 300 artists in Santa Cruz County. -Arts Education: More than 17,000 youth learn to express themselves, problem-solve, innovate, and think critically through SPECTRA and Mariposa Arts. In addition, our Santa Cruz Alliance for Arts Education advocates for the arts for every child, in every school, every day. We also host five exhibits at the Government Center, including the Youth Art Exhibit featuring works by more than 400 students per year. Studies show that low income students are four times more likely to graduate high school as a result of receiving arts education. -Grants Program: We provide grants totaling over $200,000 annually to over 80 artists and arts organizations throughout the county. We also support the business of art through professional development workshops for artists and arts administrators. -Creative Community: Unlikely partnerships between arts and non-arts organizations strengthen our community. For example, our Ebb and Flow River Arts Project, with over 2,000 participants, celebrates and enlivens the Tannery Arts Center, San Lorenzo River, and Santa Cruz Riverwalk. -Economic Engine: Nonprofit arts in Santa Cruz County generate $38+ million in economic activity, support 877 FTE jobs, generate $22+ million in household income, and deliver $5 million in local and state government revenue. Our Grants Program provides the seed money for this activity.