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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Topics

Cultural Funding Grant Program Public Art in Oakland Poet Laureate Program Cultural Affairs Commission Funding Advisory Committee Public Art Advisory Committee

Resources

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

Meetings

Apr 09, 2021

4-14-2021 Funding Advisory Committee (FAC) - Regular Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://zoom.us/j/95212633475Or One tap mobile :US: +16699006833,,95212633475# or +14086380968,,95212633475#Or Telephone:Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 346 24…

Mar 22, 2021

3-22-21 Cultural Affairs Commission Meeting

Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, all members of the Cultural Affairs Commission and Cultural Affairs Division will join the meeting via phone/video conference and no teleconference locations are required. March 22, 2021 - Cultural Affairs Commission - Agenda…

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About

Cultural Affairs Staff

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.