Silicon Valley Creates
For GenARTS Silicon Valley
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Amount$135,000
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Program
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Date Awarded11/17/2015
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Term36.0 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
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 uplift and empower the creative culture of Silicon Valley. 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. Its grantmaking supports scores of creative enterprises through a variety of awards for arts organizations and projects. SVCreates also provides customized support and coaching for a portfolio of approximately 100 small and mid-sized multicultural nonprofit organizations, artists, and creative professionals, year-round professional development workshops, advocacy for the region’s arts and culture sector, and increased visibility for the arts through publishing and events. Support of SVCreates advances the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
