With support from the California Arts Council, San Diego Made will fund the salary of our Program Director, Sarah Anderson, whose leadership is essential to the success and impact of our work. Located in San Diego’s Promise Zone, we serve historically under-resourced communities with affordable art spaces and culturally relevant creative programming. A local resident, disabled working mother, and practicing artist, Sarah brings lived experience and strong community ties to this vital role. She manages daily operations for 40+ creative tenants, mentors resident artists, and leads partnerships with community organizations. With this grant, we can continue delivering our impactful programming while reinvesting in the infrastructure that sustains our affordable space model and keeps our work viable. Supporting her role maintains our leadership team as one that is rooted in inclusion, equity, and community representation.