Artyhood Foundation will continue to produce a series of free, monthly outdoor art markets and pop-up events through the Castro Art Mart program, creating accessible platforms for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, immigrant, disabled, low-income, elder, and youth artists to showcase and sell their work. CAC grant funds will support artist stipends, low-cost vendor spaces, accessibility services, event production, youth engagement activities, and staffing for artist support, marketing, coordination, and onsite safety. Through these events, Artyhood will reduce financial and logistical barriers, provide economic opportunities for underrepresented artists, foster intergenerational engagement, and strengthen cultural visibility and community connection in San Francisco.
ArtyHood is a community-centered organization dedicated to uplifting San Francisco’s vibrant artistic and cultural ecosystem. Through a wide range of public-facing programs, ArtyHood creates joyful, inclusive spaces where artists, performers, small businesses, and communities intersect. Our core programs include art markets, cultural festivals, and community-driven events that celebrate San Francisco’s rich creative diversity while actively contributing to the economic revitalization of the city’s commercial corridors.
Each event serves as a dynamic platform where underrepresented artists and creatives—including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and emerging talent—can showcase their work, engage new audiences, and build meaningful connections. In addition to providing income-generating opportunities for artists and small businesses, these events also activate local neighborhoods, drawing foot traffic to nearby shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, helping to strengthen the economic fabric of the community.
ArtyHood’s work goes beyond event production—it is about fostering a sustainable, creative ecosystem where the arts can flourish and where communities feel empowered, seen, and connected. By centering accessibility, equity, and collaboration, we ensure that San Francisco’s creative economy remains inclusive and resilient. Through art, we continue to build bridges across communities and contribute to a more vibrant, connected city.

