San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs

This Thursday, join the TSJ Bash!

TSJ BASH: Bi-Annual Summit for Hospitality! Join Us to Talk Everything San Jose '26!

Join Be the Change Collective at the Mosaic Festival, Sat, June 6, for a two-hour journey through movement, breathwork, visioning, essential oils, and sound. Come for all three offerings or drop in for one. Either way, you leave lighter. Led by Stefany and Mera!

11:00–11:30 AM: Yoga

11:30 AM-12 PM: Breathwork, Visioning & Essential Oils

12-1 PM: Sound Journey

You’re welcome to join for all three or drop in for any one. Each offering stands on its own. We highly recommend that you reserve a spot at our Wellness Session.

Learn more & register at the link in bio or at mosaicfestival.org

We're looking for some folks to volunteer on Make Music Day, Sunday, June 21st. Sign Up - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehhik0-yUaZ0vU3irPLIc6nLB_IbilQb_wZgrcB1Hr2Kuj-g/viewform?usp=header

During the citywide Make Music Day celebration of music, we will host nearly 100 performances across San Jose. We're looking for some help assisting musicians, directing traffic, and sharing the vibes of Make Music Day.

If you are interested, fill out the form linked in the bio or on www.makemusicday.org/sanjose.

The San Jose Creative Economy Fund is now open.
More info:
cciarts.org/San_Jose_CEF.html
Deadline: June 26 at 11:59 a.m. (morning) PT
Info Session: May 14, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PT Online
Award: Up to $8,000

Investing in the success of small arts, cultural, and creative businesses in San José.

To be eligible for Creative Economy Fund consideration, businesses must meet the following criteria:

Be a commercial enterprise, including small businesses (defined by the City of San José as businesses with 35 employees or less) and sole proprietorships (Note: businesses do not have to be brick and mortar; they can be online storefronts or nomadic enterprises);
Be based in San José;
Primarily provides a cultural, creative, or arts-related service or product;
Be in good standing with the City of San José, evidenced through possession of an active San José business tax certificate (aka business license, business permit)* and fulfillment of OEDCA or any other City department’s funding requirements, if applicable; and
Cannot have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationships) with the boards, staff, and directors of CCI or OEDCA.

The Creative Economy Fund is an initiative of the City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA). The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), a nonprofit intermediary focused on the economic security of individuals in the arts, is partnering with OEDCA to administer the Creative Economy Fund.

🌟Opportunity for San José-based , , and creative-based commercial businesses!🌟

The offers grants of up to $8,000 to local, small businesses involved in the production or distribution of the arts. If your business contributes to the city’s cultural vibrancy and demonstrates economic impact, this is for you!

🗓️ Apply by June 26 @ 11:59 a.m.(morning) PT.

Need help with your application? We will be hosting an Information Session on May 14 @ 12:00 PM (afternoon) PT. You can register here: https://ow.ly/WRoT50YWf70

You can also join our Office Hours starting on May 27 to ask questions and get real-time answers. You can register for those on our website, here: https://ow.ly/CN3A50YWf72

📝To learn more and apply, visit: https://ow.ly/CN3A50YWf72

The Creative Economy Fund is an initiative of the San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs and is administered by Center for Cultural Innovation.

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Do you know a leader or organization that has impacted San Jose’s cultural life? If so, nominate them for this year’s Cornerstone of the Arts Awards! The deadline to submit your nomination(s) is on Friday, May 8 by 5:00 pm! 

For more information about the Cornerstone of the Arts Awards, visit our website at: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/.../cul.../cornerstone-of-the-arts