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.

Artist Fellowship Grant

SJ Cultural · Due 2026-05-15

$5,000

Quick Grant for Professional Development

SJ Cultural

$600

take pART Grant

SJ Cultural

$10,000

Arts & Culture Grantmaking

SVCF · Due 2026-04-15

$50,000

Develop Quick Grants

Arts Council Santa Cruz County · Due 2026-05-26

$1,000