With support from the California Arts Council, San Diego Made will support the general operations of the San Diego Made Factory, an affordable and accessible creative hub located in San Diego’s Promise Zone. Serving more than 13,000 community members annually, the Factory provides subsidized studio space, cultural programming, workshops, exhibitions, and community events that uplift local artists, creative small businesses, and historically under-resourced communities. Grant funds will help sustain key operational expenses, including staffing, facility costs, accessibility accommodations, and community programming infrastructure. Through sliding scale affordability initiatives, multilingual outreach, ADA-accessible facilities, and community-informed programming, San Diego Made works to ensure that artists and community members of all backgrounds and abilities have equitable access to creative opportunities, cultural participation, and supportive spaces that strengthen the local arts ecosystem.
San Diego Made is an artist-led creative hub that drives social, cultural, and economic opportunities for artists, small businesses, and organizations throughout the region.
We’re building a creative ecosystem that equips community members with the resources, support, and connections they need in order to build thriving futures. At our headquarters at the Factory in Logan Heights, our community has access to 12,000 sq. ft. of inspiring studio spaces, event facilities, and exhibition areas where people can hone their craft and showcase their work in a bold, welcoming environment.
Through our public programming, artist residencies, and signature maker’s markets, we create immersive experiences that bring creatives and community together—fostering dialogue, sparking collaboration, and promoting meaningful engagement with the arts.