Join Andy Robinson on Tuesday, April 7 from 10:00 - 11:30am for Fundraising in Uncertain Times, a free online webinar custom-designed for Santa Clara County arts groups. Register to attend: bit.ly/33Seus8

Each episode of #ContentPodcast, host and Cultivator of content magazine Daniel Garcia (The Cultivator) has conversations with #SiliconValley creatives about their life, their work, and the things that matter most.

Tomorrow's 24-minute webinar (presented live with additional time for open Q&A) offers "an espresso shot" of substantive and actionable recommendations designed to help you protect the relationships upon which your organization depends: bit.ly/2wXqc99

Thank you for sharing, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley!

Now is the time to have conversations, speak loudly, and use the power of the #arts to drive change. The arts are powerful for challenging our assumptions, building cross-cultural understanding, and bringing joy and learning to our lives. More here: bit.ly/2XvXCpL

Upcoming opportunity to hear from Andy Robinson on how boards can adapt and step up during #COVID19.

What if Silicon Valley moved from technology innovation to social innovation as its brand for changing the world? What if we helped to create a new and improved normal for all of us? What if the #arts helped make that happen? Read more: bit.ly/2ELATiC

It's easy to be skeptical about the motivation of others and our ability to come together for the common good. I was filled with doubt when asked to be on SVRecovery — but I said yes and the process proved me wrong. Here's why: bit.ly/3lAjB9d

Thank you, Chike, for sharing your insight and emphasis on how the #Arts can shape a better #SiliconValley! Check out his full story "Arts is Life and Life is Art" here: bit.ly/2HshKmZ

As we continue to try to work our way out of this pandemic, I believe the arts are more important than ever for our mental and physical well-being. Find out why: bit.ly/36SiYB6

.San Jose Downtown has designed a new experience to bring some holiday spirit to the Plaza de César Chávez and the core of downtown San Jose — Light the Holiday Nights. We hope you will swing by (wearing your mask of course!) now through December 31: bit.ly/3gAcRpt

TOMORROW! Join SVCREATES and CA for the Arts for a South Bay Area Winter Regional Conversation: Unifying Our Voices for the Arts on Friday, March 26 at 1:00pm. Learn more and register to participate here: bit.ly/3qOwwGN

Join me on May 13 for an online discussion alongside Mary Huss of Silicon Valley Business Journal @sfbusinesstimes, @NicoleTaylorSV of @siliconvalleycf, and Cindy Chavez on "The Business of Arts and Culture" a research report on the #SiliconValley arts ecosystem: bit.ly/3vfd8V3

We are thrilled to announce our new Board Chair, Marshall E. Jones! 🎉 He's an accomplished sales and marketing professional, a leader in the local community, and a mentor to many. Read our full announcement here: bit.ly/3jgTIfT

Join content magazine for their first in-person Pick-Up Party of 2021 to celebrate the release of Issue 13.4 “Profiles” on Friday, September 3 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Parque de Los Pobladores. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/contentpup134 This event is in partnership with South FIRST FRIDAYS.

Applications for the 2022-2023 Poet Laureate of Santa Clara County are open and the deadline to apply is September 24, 2021. Learn more here: svcreates.org/santa-clara-co…

Register for upcoming #DEI workshops feat. Beatrice Thomas that will help build more welcome and belonging into organizations on November 1 and 3: ➡️ Why Equity? bit.ly/3zYxxzJ ➡️ Creating Sustainable Equity for BIPOC-Led Orgs bit.ly/3zXThvF

SVCREATES' Arts Access Grant application cycle opens today! Grants of $7,500 - $15,000 will be awarded for programs offered March 2022 - June 2023. Complete your Letter of Intent by November 5, 2021. For guidelines and application instructions: bit.ly/2vzwSpC

As we celebrate the holiday of freedom, let's honor the role that art plays in the pursuit of freedom, elevate the relevance of the arts to the choices we make & activate the power of the arts to nourish our souls. Artwork: Ryan Carrington, content magazine: bit.ly/3R3tXOf

Join Julie Baker, CEO of CA for the Arts, and representatives from San José Arts Advocates and SVCREATES on Thursday, March 2 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm for a discussion on arts policy and funding issues on the advocacy agenda for 2023. Register: bit.ly/3xts7hk.