San Jose appoints an Artist Laureate to champion the arts and create community-engaged projects across the city. The Laureate serves as a cultural ambassador, creating public artworks, leading community workshops, and advocating for artists' role in civic life. Includes a stipend and production budget. Past Laureates have worked in muralism, poetry, music, and interdisciplinary performance.

Quick Grant for Professional Development

SJ Cultural

$600

take pART Grant

SJ Cultural

$10,000

Arts & Culture Fund

EBCF · Due 2026-05-30

$25,000

Creative Work Fund Partnership Grant

Walter & Elise Haas Fund · Due 2026-06-01

$30,000

Lucas Artists Residency Program

Montalvo · Due 2026-06-01