SAN DIEGO, CA (August 24, 2022) – Art of Pride, a program of San Diego Pride, was featured as part of a larger announcement from the California Arts Council, with grant awards for its Cycle A programming totaling more than $31 million across more than 1,100 grants supporting nonprofit organizations and units of government throughout the state. With support from the California Arts Council, San Diego Pride will build out its Art of Pride program and develop its biannual Art of Pride exhibits and Youth Art Show, which will include a mobile scavenger hunt!
“We are elated today to be able to say that, with this first round of funds, we are placing a historic amount of money into the very worthy hands of California’s arts and cultural workforce—and with more yet to come,” said California Arts Council Chair Lilia Gonzáles-Chávez. “We have long since understood the value of our artists in this state, and we are incredibly grateful to our Governor and our Legislature for their support and sharing in a like-minded vision for a California where all people flourish with access to and participation in the arts.”
Organizations were awarded grants across seven different program areas within Cycle A, focused on the CAC’s efforts to address geographic equity, enable autonomy and sustainability for smaller organizations, and grow the strength of local arts agencies and their partnerships.
“With funding from the California Arts Council, Art of Pride will be welcoming two exhibits that will create a space where diverse LGBTQ+ artists, poets, painters, photographers, and sculptors can share their craft with the community,” said Art of Pride Staff liaison, Nicole Verdés. “Our community-centered approach to programming and planning invites our local LGBTQ+ community to participate in our arts programming–not simply in a singular exhibit, but as part of a sustained community-focused collaboration. We’re thrilled to have the support of the California Arts Council as we continue to grow the Art of Pride program!”
To view a complete listing of all California Arts Council grantees by county, visit this link. For a complete listing of grantees by organization, go to this link.
Founded in 1974, San Diego Pride is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is: Fostering pride in and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, locally, nationally, and globally. Learn more about Pride week events at SDPride.org.
San Diego Pride raises funds primarily through festival ticket and beverage sales, and through sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. These funds support San Diego Pride’s community philanthropy which has distributed more than $2.5 million in advancement of its mission to foster pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally, and globally.
