Grantee Database
TAIKOMIX
Grant Year
2025-26
Grant Program
General Operating Support
Award Amount
$8,800.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, TaikoMix will expand its programming by reinforcing core infrastructure and deepening community engagement. Funding will support the development of staff positions, enabling the organization to devote more time to program design, outreach, and Board expansion. With enhanced administrative capacity, TaikoMix will expand its footprint in the underserved communities of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties through new partnerships with the Riverside Arts Academy and the Redlands Japanese Cultural Center. We plan to increase the number of taiko classes, workshops, and cultural offerings—maintaining our commitment to keeping programs low-cost or free. Expanding access remains a top priority; we will continue working with consultants to strengthen inclusive practices and improve digital accessibility, including updates to our website and online resources, ensuring our programs remain open and welcoming to all.
Organization Summary
TaikoMix was formed in 2005 by graduating members of the collegiate taiko ensemble UC Riverside Senryu Taiko in response to a specific need for Asian and Asian American community representation of traditional and cultural arts in the Inland Empire region. TaikoMix operates a community performing ensemble, TaikoMix, that is based in Riverside and open to all who wish to study taiko. The community performing ensemble has been practicing together weekly for over fifteen years.
In 2015, under the TaikoMix organization, the professional performing ensemble The Wagaku Collective was formed. The Wagaku Collective is an ensemble of musicians who are classically trained on traditional Japanese musical instruments: Okinawan sanshin, shakuhachi, shinobue, Tsugaru shamisen, and taiko. The Wagaku Collective’s purpose is to share Japanese tradition and culture through public performances and educational activities centered on Japanese minyo (folk) music.
Organization
TaikoMix
Address
PO BOX 52197
RIVERSIDE
92517-3197
County
Riverside
Region
Inland Empire
Phone
(951) 573-0187
Congressional District
California's 41st congressional district
State Assembly District
District 61
State Senate District
District 31
