San Jose Taiko
For General Operating Support
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Amount$150,000
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Program
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Date Awarded3/17/2014
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Term36.0 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Organization
Strategies
Overview
San Jose Taiko is one of the oldest Taiko ensembles in the country. In addition to an active domestic and international performing schedule, the organization maintains a training program for young players and adults, and conducts educational sessions at Bay Area schools and community centers. Reaching a very diverse audience of more than 85,000 people annually, the organization has developed a number of unique artistic partnerships, including Abhinaya Dance Company and hip-hop group The Bangerz.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.taiko.org
Address
565 North Fifth Street, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
San Jose Taiko is one of the oldest and most artistically significant taiko ensembles in the United States. Each year it provides a range of performances, youth and adult educational opportunities, and professional training programs for local, domestic, and international audiences. In the Bay Area, San Jose Taiko anchors several cultural festivals as part of San Jose’s Japantown community, using the taiko art form to transcend barriers and promote tolerance and diversity. Support for San Jose Taiko advances the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
for general operating support
San Jose Taiko is one of the oldest and most artistically significant taiko ensembles in the United States. Each year it reaches more than 50,000 people through a range of performances; youth and adult educational opportunities; and professional training programs for local, national, and international audiences. Its school outreach and other youth programs provide hands-on instruction for more than 18,000 young people each year. In addition, San Jose Taiko provides community classes and workshops focused on physical and mental health, and cultural pluralism. Support for San Jose Taiko advances the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
