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 Foundation is a community-centered arts organization that creates accessible public spaces where artists and communities can connect through culture, creativity, and shared experience. Through recurring art markets, performances, and cultural activations, ArtyHood Foundation supports LGBTQ+, BIPOC, immigrant, disabled, and emerging artists by creating opportunities for artistic visibility, economic participation, and community connection.
Our programs strengthen neighborhood cultural identity while activating public space, supporting local artists and cultural workers, and contributing to a more inclusive and resilient creative economy. By centering accessibility, equity, and collaboration, ArtyHood Foundation works to sustain vibrant cultural communities where artists can remain visible, connected, and supported within San Francisco.