Grantee Database

Geoffrey’s Inner Circle

Grant Year

2025-26

Grant Program

General Operating Support

Award Amount

$21,000.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle will pursue our ongoing programming and operations as a small arts and cultural organization and further our mission as a multidisciplinary arts venue and Black cultural center to uplift and promote Black culture and diverse Black art forms in Oakland through educational and performance initiatives, engaging youth, seniors, and low-income individuals.

Organization Summary

Geoffrey’s Inner Circle is a multidisciplinary arts venue and Black cultural center, operating as a hub of Black life in Oakland since the late 1970s and in its current downtown location since 1993. Geoffrey’s has for over 40 years consistently produced arts & culture programming including music and comedy shows, educational programs, jam sessions, festivals, community events, vocal and instrumental masterclasses with resident and visiting artists, an annual 10-week youth arts intensive, livestreams and lecture/performances for youth, and political events. Geoffrey’s centers Black art forms including jazz, blues, gospel, hip-hop, and R&B and features programming celebrating Black History Month, Black Music Month, and Kwanzaa.

Organization

Geoffrey's Inner Circle

Address

410 14th St

Oakland

94612

County

Alameda

Region

Bay Area – Other

Phone

(510) 839-4644

Congressional District

13th Congressional District of California

State Assembly District

District 18

State Senate District

District 9

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