With support from the California Arts Council, AUTOMATA ARTS will strengthen our General Operations through funding for a percentage of the rent and utilities for our space and support for staff salaries, expanding and facilitate Automata’s ability to support the work of diverse artists and to foster a welcoming and accessible space for sharing work.

Automata will expand accessibility, providing greater support for differently abled community members. We will enhance our outreach strategies including offering materials in other languages (predominantly Spanish/Cantonese).

Salary support will allow us to increase staff time, increasing opportunities to work with artists and communities, enhance accessibility, and outreach efforts,

Rent and utilities are a large monthly expense. With CAC funds, Automata would have a more robust budget for artist fees and increase technical support for artists presenting work in the space.