Grantee Database
MUSEUM OF DANCE
Grant Year
2025-26
Grant Program
General Operating Support
Award Amount
$12,900.00
Project Description
The (INTERNATIONAL-new branding name) Museum of Dance (legally names with IRS as such) requests $30,000 in General Operating Support to sustain staffing for our first public space in San Francisco, launched through the city’s Vacant to Vibrant initiative. Funds will support IMOD personnel overseeing day-to-day operations, program management, and partner coordination. IMOD will lead this new cultural hub in collaboration with San Francisco Dance Film Festival, San Francisco Dance Works, and ChromaDiverse. Together, we will offer dance education, public programming, exhibitions, artist residencies, and digital archive labs. Staff will ensure inclusive, high-quality, and community-centered programming—expanding access to vocational training, cultural preservation, and performance opportunities. This support strengthens IMOD’s capacity to manage a vibrant, shared space that serves artists, students, and the public, advancing equity and innovation across San Francisco’s dance and arts ecosystem.
Organization Summary
Our core programs and services include:
Education Partnerships: Collaborating with local and national schools, we provide comprehensive dance education programs for students of all ages, including movement, technique, choreography, performance, and dance history. We also offer civic engagement projects and paid internships, fostering a deep connection between dance and community.
Artist Partnerships: Working closely with local and national dance artists, we offer support, resources, and space for their presentations, performances, lectures, and teaching work. By nurturing these partnerships, we contribute to the growth and visibility of dance artists.
Archive Partnerships: We collaborate with local and international dance archives, shining a spotlight on hidden dance archives and assisting in the interpretation and understanding of their significance. By showcasing these archives, we contribute to the broader appreciation and preservation of dance history.
Exhibition Planning and Preparation: Engaging with students, local artists, national and international historians, and archivists, we design and create dynamic “Pop-Up” exhibitions that explore the connections between dance and communities. These exhibitions foster a sense of community engagement and connection.
At the Museum of Dance, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and enriching environment that celebrates the art of dance and its profound impact on our lives.
Organization
Museum of Dance
Address
77 Van Ness Avenue Ste 101
San Francisco
94102
County
San Francisco
Region
Bay Area – San Francisco
Phone
(520) 780-6672
Congressional District
California Assembly district 17
State Assembly District
District 17
State Senate District
District 11
