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

News

Jun 10, 2021

City Announces Inaugural Poet Laureate

Today, the City of Oakland’s Cultural Affairs Division announced Ms. Ayodele Nzinga has been selected as the inaugural Oakland Poet Laureate.

Jun 09, 2021

City Arts Grant Applications Available June 15

Application Deadline for Neighborhood Voices Individual Artist Projects, Neighborhood Voices Organization Projects, and Organizational Assistance Grants is July 15

May 04, 2021

$480,000 in Cultural Grants Awarded to Local Artists, Arts Nonprofits to Bring Oaklanders Together

The Oakland City Council approved $480,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 grants to Oakland-based nonprofit organizations and individual artists through the City’s Cultural Funding Program, Neighborhood Voices (VOICES). The arts grants range from $7,000 for individual artist projects to $20,000 for organization projects and have been awarded to 37 recipients.

Resources

Cultural Plan Resources for Artists and Nonprofit Arts Organizations Oakland Film Office Mayor's Artist Task Force on Affordable Housing and Workspaces COVID-19: Re-Opening Live Events Walking Tours

Meetings

Jun 07, 2021

June 7, 2021 Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) Meeting

Public Art Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, June 7, 2021 5:30 - 7:30 pm 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…

May 03, 2021

May 3, 2021 Public Art Advisory Committee Agenda

MEETING CANCELLED Public Art Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, May 3, 2021 NEXT MEETING: Monday, June 7, 2021

Apr 26, 2021

4-26-21 Cultural Affairs Commission Regular Meeting (Virtual)

Regular meeting of the Cultural Affairs Commission on April 26 at 4:00 - 7:00 PM. There are two opportunities to make a comment- during Public Comment and Open Forum. How to Make a Comment: There are three ways to submit…

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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.