Silicon Valley Creates
For GenARTS Silicon Valley
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Amount$135,000
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Program
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Date Awarded11/16/2015
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Term36 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Program
Strategies
Overview
A program of Silicon Valley Creates, genARTS Silicon Valley is a social and professional network for emerging arts and cultural leaders. genARTS’ networking events, professional development workshops, and award programs help prepare emerging professionals to serve as the next generation of arts leaders, and contribute to a vibrant arts community in Silicon Valley. Renewed funding will help genARTS Silicon Valley develop its first strategic plan, codify its volunteer leadership structure, and continue to provide programs for its more than 250 members.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
svcreates.org
Address
38 West Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
San Jose, CA 95113
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
Silicon Valley Creates, better known as SVCreates, is a regional arts service organization whose mission is to accelerate Silicon Valley’s creative culture. Focused on the creative sector of the South Bay, including San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, it builds capacity, raises value and visibility, and increases access to arts and creativity. SVCreates supports more than 650 organizations and their communities with programs that provide grants, technical assistance, incubator initiatives, convenings, award programs, and publications. Support of SVCreates advances the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy by providing resources to a diverse range of artistic and cultural practices in the Silicon Valley area.
