With support from the California Arts Council, TABLE ART SOCIETY will launch Bridge Work, a 12-month project that places six working artists from City Heights and Southeastern San Diego at the center of paid public art in their own neighborhoods — communities in the bottom two quartiles of the Healthy Places Index, long under-invested by traditional arts institutions, and now hit hardest as San Diego’s municipal arts funding collapses from $13.8 million to $2 million. Led by founding artist Haley Montgomery (DALL), Bridge Work pays artists professional rates for six community-rooted public engagements, convenes four free Artist Livelihood Roundtables that bring artists and neighbors to the same table, and culminates in a free community showcase and public report — modeling what neighborhood-rooted arts investment looks like when institutional support fails.
The Table Art Society provides artist-centered programs that support creative development, community connection, and access to public-facing opportunities. Our work equips artists with the resources, relationships, and platforms needed to sustain their creative practice.
Artist Development Cohorts
TAS facilitates structured cohorts offering mentorship, peer support, and practical tools for artistic and professional growth. These cohorts emphasize creative discipline, collaboration, and long-term sustainability for working artists.
Public Showcases and Performances
We produce live events and showcases that create opportunities for artists to present their work publicly. These programs increase artist visibility while providing accessible and meaningful arts experiences for the community.
Community Gatherings and Creative Events
TAS hosts community-centered gatherings that bring artists and audiences together in participatory and relational settings, fostering connection and cultural exchange.
Artist Support and Resource Navigation
We provide ongoing support through connections to opportunities, professional guidance, and access to networks that extend beyond individual programs, including pathways to paid and public-facing work.
Through these programs, The Table Art Society serves a growing network of artists and contributes to a more connected and sustainable creative ecosystem in San Diego.