With support from the California Arts Council, SHASTA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL will utilize the grant funds towards staff compensations to continue provision of essential services, including technical support to empower local artists and organizations, artist-in-residence opportunities to foster creativity and innovation, content creation to showcase the rich cultural tapestry of our region, and promotion and advertising to amplify the visibility of local arts and cultural events. Additionally, we will support regional arts coalitions, strengthening collaborations and networks among arts organizations to amplify our collective impact, and provide a wide array of arts, cultural, and educational services that enrich the lives of Shasta County residents. Positions supported by this grant are the executive director, arts & grants coordinator, events and member services coordinator, facility coordinator, and media and promotion coordinator.
Shasta County Arts Council (SCAC) is housed in the City of Redding’s National Registry 1907 City Hall – 8,000 sq. feet that includes a classroom, ballroom, television studio, administrative offices and a pocket park next door. Our gallery features 13 exhibits annually including High School & Middle School Juried Art Competitions where 20+ schools participate. SCAC was the first arts council in the state to manage a public access television station (SCAC.tv) and we now teach digital media arts skills to at-risk youth and interested public members. Our ballroom is host to classical music monthly (we own a Yamaha Grand piano), ballroom, ballet & modern dance classes weekly, concerts, performances as well as theater throughout the year. We also host community meetings & rentals, using our space 300+ days per yr. SCAC is the lead agency for the newly formed Redding Cultural District which is one of 14 districts throughout the State of California.

