For six decades, Intersection for the Arts has served as a bedrock institution in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing critical support to artists and small arts organizations across disciplines. As a nonprofit deeply rooted in the region’s artistic landscape, Intersection offers a unique blend of services that empower artists and cultural workers to bring their creative visions to life.

At the heart of Intersection’s work is our Fiscal Sponsorship Program, which enables over 145 artists and arts organizations working in visual arts, literary arts, music, theater, dance, arts education, advocacy, and emerging art forms to access funding, grants, and administrative support. This program helps artists navigate the often-complex nonprofit funding landscape while focusing on their creative work.

Intersection’s Artist Empowerment Programs are designed to equip artists with the tools and skills they need to thrive. Offerings include THRIVE: A BIPOC Arts Leadership Program, the Arts Finance Empowerment Camp, the Art of the Hustle marketing cohort, Coaching Cohort Circles, Grants Coaching, and an Annual Membership Meeting. These programs strengthen artists’ entrepreneurial skills, financial literacy, and leadership capacity.

In addition, Intersection offers low-cost administrative and creation space in the heart of San Francisco, providing affordable co-working, rehearsal, and event space where artists can collaborate, experiment, and build community.

Through these core programs and services, Intersection ensures that Bay Area artists and cultural workers have access to the vital resources, networks, and learning opportunities they need to grow. With a passionate team of artists supporting artists, Intersection upholds our mission of helping the arts sector thrive, building a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient cultural ecosystem in the process.