With support from the California Arts Council, Creative Sonoma will send a staff member to the Grantmakers in the Arts Conference, being held in Oakland, CA on October 21-24, 2018. The proximity of this excellent arts conference, driving distance from Sonoma, makes it more affordable to consider. The quality, timeliness, and relevance of this conference makes it an invaluable opportunity for any grantmaking and arts service organization.
Creative Sonoma provides services in the following key areas:
1. Grants – to artists and culture workers as well as nonprofit organizations and creative enterprises
2. Professional Development (workshops, networking, online resources)
3. Communications and Marketing (online creative profiles, marketplace, promotional activities)
4. Arts Education
5. Public Art
6. Special Initiatives (cross-sector partnerships, business/arts facilitation, etc.)