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Apply by Monday, March 24, for dance, theater and multidisciplinary arts funding through our NEW Program. Funding supports Bay Area artists to produce visionary, boundary-pushing works relevant to the communities they serve. krfoundation.org/news/arts/gran…

Wondering if you should join us in Hawaii for our annual Innovations Symposium? Check out this year’s lineup of incredible speakers with expertise in immunity & inflammation, the microbiome, harnessing cell responses to develop new treatments and more. krfoundation.org/innovations-sy…

We were proud to support the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund. It has given $14.3 million to over 1,700 artists & arts workers. Applicants who lost a home or an uninsured studio/work space were given the full amount requested, which was up to $10K each. latimes.com/entertainment-…

Visit the César E. Chávez branch of Oakland Public Library for a bilingual storytime at 10:30 AM on April 2 featuring songs, movement, stories and an hour of free play time. oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6761ff5…

In 2024, we awarded funding to American Public Media to continue the investigative journalism for “Sold a Story.” This podcast explores how common theories of reading became oversimplified, filtered, packaged and sold for profit. features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/

Applications are open for the SFFILM Rainin Grant! Funding of up to $25K supports screenwriting, development/packaging or post-production of independent narrative feature films that address social justice issues. Apply by May 16. sffilm.org/rainin-grant/

Tomorrow, April 1, is the premiere of “The Masquerade” featuring Rainin Arts Fellow Ryan Nicole Austin, part of a great line up of short films at Indie Night Film Festival at Oakland’s historic Grand Lake Theater. Learn more and get tickets. indienightffbayarea.com

The Bay List is a new initiative a number of our Arts grantees are partnering on to identify and highlight ten exceptional screenplays and pilots by writers from or with close ties to the Bay Area. Submit your screenplay/pilot by April 8 to be considered. blcklst.com/programs/2025-…

We’re honored to be included among our peers in Center for Effective Philanthropy’s blog about taking action in this moment to support our grantee partners. cep.org/blog/a-wave-fo…

The annual San Francisco International Film Festival returns April 17-27 with over 150 films featuring diverse stories that will give us hope, connect us, entertain us, and remind us of our shared humanity. Explore the full program of events. sffilm.org/2025-festival-…

.CA for the Arts is hosting “Bridging Creativity & Care: Launching the Introduction Guide to Arts & Health” on April 10 from 12-1 PM. Join to learn how the arts intersect with health and wellbeing. caforthearts.org/events/bridgin…

The SFFILM Rainin Grant is accepting applications through May 16. This program supports films that address social justice issues and benefit the Bay Area filmmaking community. Learn more about the screenwriting, development and post-production grants. sffilm.org/rainin-grant/

April 28-May 2 is the 10th annual Asian-Pacific American Read-In Week. Volunteers are needed to read and share Asian American stories with students at 18 Oakland schools. Oakland Public Education Fund will provide the books & handle logistics. Sign up as a guest reader. oaklandedfund.org/programs/volun…

In this moment of uncertainty, philanthropy can play a key role in supporting the stability, resilience & reimagination of our social sector. Join us in signing the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project's call to action to support our nonprofit partners. trustbasedphilanthropy.org/meet-the-moment

Join Oakland arts leaders, CA for the Arts & @acartscommision for a free event celebrating Arts, Culture & Creativity Month Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) this Friday, April 18. RSVP to enjoy inspiring speakers, performers & connecting with the East Bay arts community. caforthearts.org/events/accm-20…

The 2025 SFFILM Festival begins tonight! Explore the more than 150 programs from over 50 countries that will be shown at theaters around San Francisco, at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. sffilm.org/2025-festival-…

The Curve Foundation, co-founded by our CEO Jen Rainin, is championing Lesbian Visibility Week this week as the official US host of this annual global event. Explore the lineup of in-person and virtual events. lesbianvisibilityweekusa.com

Our grantmaking tells stories. It uplifts communities. It’s rooted in constitutional freedom. Philanthropy stands united to protect it. Join over 250 organizations and show your support: cof.org/page/public-st…

BAVC Media announced the 2025 MediaMaker Fellows who will receive unrestricted funding, mentorship, industry access, feedback sessions & workshops. We’re proud to support this fellowship, which is known for betting on emerging artists & early projects. documentary.org/exclusive-news…

We’re accepting applications for our Open Spaces Program from May 21-June 17. RSVP for a pre-application webinar on May 20 to learn more about this funding opportunity for temporary, place-based public art from our Arts Program Staff. krfoundation.org/news/arts/fund…