Silicon Valley Creates

Silicon Valley Creates, better known as SVCreates, is a regional arts service organization that elevates Silicon Valley's creative culture by building the capacity, visibility, and accessibility of the arts. Focused on San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, it provides grants to artists and organizations, publishes content that raises the voice and visibility of local artists, provides arts education opportunities in schools and high-need communities, and incubates local collaborations and partnerships. In 2023 its grants reached over 140 artists and organizations, and it provided arts education for over 9,000 children in Santa Clara County K-12 schools. Support for executive transition will ensure that SVCreates continues to fulfill its mission and advance the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.

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.