Arts and Culture in Oakland

Learn about the City’s Cultural Funding Program, which provides approximately $1 million annually in grants to support the arts; the Public Art Program, which commissions and supports public art across Oakland; professional development programs for artists and arts organizations; special events support; film production permitting; and walking tours.

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Resources

Cultural Plan Resources for Artists and Nonprofit Arts Organizations Oakland Film Office Mayor's Artist Task Force on Affordable Housing and Workspaces

Topics

Cultural Funding Grant Program Public Art in Oakland Walking Tours Cultural Affairs Commission Funding Advisory Committee

Meetings

Mar 01, 2021

March 1, 2021 PAAC Meeting

March 1, 2021 Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, all members of the Public Art Advisory Committee and Cultural Affairs Division will join the meeting via phone/video conference and no teleconference locations are required…

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About

The Cultural Affairs Division is housed in the City’s Economic & Workforce Development Department. The division includes the City’s Cultural Funding Program, which provides approximately $1 million in grants to support the arts in Oakland; the Public Art Program, which has more than $1 million in funds currently dedicated for public art installations across Oakland and staff working on special events, film production permitting and a Walking Tours program.