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 Impact Endowment — Individual Artist Grant

SFAC · Due 2026-10-08

$50,000

Special Project Grant (SPX)

SFAC · Due 2026-10-08

$50,000

Artistic Legacy Grant

SFAC · Due 2026-10-22

$100,000