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1ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County)PO BOX 70799RichmondCA94807www.artsccc.comJenny Balisle, Executive Founding DirectorInfo@artsccc.com(510) 426-6454Contra Costa County's designated State-Local-Partner to the California Arts Council. Facitiates art programs and services along with connecting partners. Signature programs include a “Poetry Series Program” at John A. Davis Juvenile Hall, the “Cultural Corridor Project” connecting communities, the “Danza de los Diablos de Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca (Dance of the Devils of Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca)” indigenous performance, and more.
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2Antioch Arts & Cultural FoundationPO Box 613AntiochCA94509Diane Gibson-Gray, Executive Directordiane@art4antioch.org(925) 779-7018 (Tues-Thurs)Volunteer Organization
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3Brentwood Arts Society150 City Park WayBrentwoodCA94513http://www.brentwoodartsociety.org/ or https://www.instagram.com/brentwood_art_society/Susan Knight, Presidentbrentwoodartsociety@gmail.com(925) 516-5923Volunteer Organization
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4Brentwood Arts CommissionCity of BrentwoodBrentwoodCA94513https://old.brentwoodca.gov/gov/boards/arts/default.aspKris Farrokfarro@brentwoodca.govN/A
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5Concord Art AssociationPO Box 641ConcordCA94522-0641concordartassociation.orgJohn Nakanishi, Presidentconcordartassociation@yahoo.com(510) 912-3232Founded in 1963, Concord Art Association (CAA) is the oldest art association in Contra Costa County. Members include artists, crafters, makers, enthusiasts and supporters of the arts. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, CAA works to cultivate and enrich the creative lives of local artists and Concord area residents through exhibits, education, public art and community giving.
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6Danville Arts Advisory Board510 La Gonda WayDanvilleCA94526https://www.danville.ca.gov/274/Arts-Advisory-BoardJessica Wallner, Recreation Supervisorjwallner@danville.ca.gov(925) 314-3426The Arts Advisory Board is responsible for promoting interest and support for the arts within the community at large.
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7El Cerrito Arts Commission10890 San Pablo Ave.El CerritoCA94530https://www.el-cerrito.org/649/Arts-Culture-CommissionAlexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manageraorologas@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us(510) 215-4302The Art and Culture Commission (ACC) consists of seven members who demonstrate a commitment to various arts disciplines, including but not limited to fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, art history, and arts education. The ACC is charged with oversight of the Arts in Public Places Program, which requires certain development projects to contribute 1% of construction costs to public art, and is responsible for acquisition, funding, and placement of public art in the City on public property. The ACC also juries the City Hall Gallery Space, located on the second floor of City Hall at 10890 San Pablo Avenue.
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8Lafayette Public Art Committee3675 Mount Diablo Blvd.LafayetteCA94549https://www.lovelafayette.org/city-hall/commissions-committees/public-art-committeeJenny Rosen, staff liaisonjrosen@lovelafayette.orgThe committee advises the city council in matters pertaining to public art acquisitions and gifts, artwork maintenance, and, when necessary, artwork deaccession. The committee serves as steward of the city collection.
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9Lamorinda Arts CouncilPO Box 121OrindaCA94563https://lamorindaarts.org/Aniston Breslin, Executive Directorinfo@lamorindaarts.org; anistonbreslin@berkeley.edu(925) 359-9940The mission of the Lamorinda Arts Council is to ignite and sustain artistic expression and appreciation for all ages throughout the tri-city area of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, California. We are an engaged group of volunteers and donors who advocate for a vibrant, local culture of visual, performing, and literary arts. We do this by developing and producing community events, partnering with professional organizations and artists, and giving financial support and awards.
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10Lamorinda Arts AlliancePO Box 6804MoragaCA94570-6804https://laa4art.org/Donna Arganbright, Presidentpresident@laa4art.orgFounded in 1994, Lamorinda Arts Alliance is an organization of local artists and friends who reside or work in the San Francisco – East Bay area. Its purpose is to provide coordination, education and service in order to promote and increase knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts, and to enhance the cultural development of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and the surrounding communities. The group seeks to foster a better understanding of art within the community and encourage the exchange of ideas for the mutual benefit of all members through its programs, exhibits and other activities within the community.
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11Las Juntas-East Bay Artists GuildPO Box 23404Pleasant HillCA94523-0404http://www.eastbayartistsguild.org/Marylynne Nicholoson, Presidenteastbayartistsguild@yahoo.comCo-sponsored by PH Rec & Park District. East Bay Artists Guild, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the success of artists, and driven towards integrating the benefits of art and art appreciation into the communities. In 2018, two non-profit art groups in Contra Costa County, Las Juntas Art Association and East Bay Artists Guild merged and continue their mission of supporting artists and art in the community as Las Juntas ~ East Bay Artists Guild (LJ~EBAG).
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12Martinez Arts AssociationPO Box 2304MartinezCA94553http://www.martinezarts.org/Dorrie Langley, President info@martinezarts.orgFounded in 1968 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Martinez Arts Association (MAA) leads many community events throughout the year. Our goal is to encourage art culture and education for our youth and the community. We coordinate and sponsor art-related events such as, ‘SWAN Day’ (Support Women Artists Now) in March, ‘Art in the Park’ in August, and Dia de los Muertos.
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13Moraga Art in Public Spaces Committee329 Rheem BoulevardMoragaCA94556https://www.moraga.ca.us/265/Art-in-Public-Spaces-CommitteeBreyana Brandtbbrandt@moraga.ca.us(925) 888-7034The Art in Public Spaces Committee’s mission is to bring the arts to Moraga. This could be in the form of sculpture, painting, poetry, video, pottery, murals, dance, or music. The Committee's goal is to put a spotlight on the arts, making the arts an everyday experience.
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14Orinda Arts in Public Places Commission28 Orinda WayOrindaCA94563https://www.cityoforinda.org/206/Art-in-Public-Placesorindaparksrec@cityoforinda.org(925) 254-2445The APPC wishes to promote public artwork in Orinda by sponsoring loaned artwork, providing educational workshops hosted by the artists, and taking tours of their studios and workplaces to appreciate how their work is developed.
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15Pinole Artisans Foundation1360 Fitzgerald DrivePinoleCA94564https://pinoleartisans.weebly.com/Vickie Ressovic3@aol.com(510) 421-5426The Pinole Artisans Foundation is a non-profit community organization whose purpose is to promote the arts, provide a forum for Pinole-area artists and artisans and to sponsor lectures, classes, and other artistic learning events and activities
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16Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation65 Civic AvenuePittsburgCA94565https://www.pittsburgartscommunityfoundation.org/Rose Mary Tumbaga, Director of Arts, Literacy & Educationrtumbaga@pittsburgfoundation.org(925) 252-6891The Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life in Pittsburg through support of literacy, art and performing arts, and promoting community pride.
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17Richmond Arts and Culture Commission450 Civic Center PlazaRichmondCA94804https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/2064/Arts-CultureWinifred Day, Arts and Culture Managerwinifred_day@ci.richmond.ca.us(510) 620-6952The Richmond Arts & Culture Commission, in partnership with the Arts and Culture Division, is the lead organization for the development and advocacy of the arts and culture in Richmond.
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18San Ramon Art Advisory Committee7000 Bollinger Canyon RdSan RamonCA94583https://www.sanramon.ca.gov/our_city/boards_committees_commissions/arts_advisory_committeeAdam Chow, Parks & Community Services Rec Supervisorachow@sanramon.ca.gov(925) 973-3321The purpose of the Arts Advisory Committee is to provide ongoing input to the City of San Ramon on the provision and delivery of cultural arts programs and services in San Ramon.
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19San Ramon Arts FoundationPO Box 403San RamonCA94583https://sanramonarts.org/Gary Alpert, Presidentgary_alpert@pacbell.net(925) 829-7813The San Ramon Arts Foundation was established in 2000 to encourage, support, and promote the Arts in San Ramon and the San Ramon Valley. The Foundation grants financial assistance to cultural arts, organizes special fund-raising events, and supports local artists. We are proud to lead the expansion of cultural arts in the San Ramon Valley, and support the development of new cultural arts programs. We acquire funding through grants, individuals, and business sponsors, and are honored to work closely with the City of San Ramon.
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20Walnut Creek Arts Commission1666 N. Main StreetWalnut CreekCA94596https://www.walnutcreekca.gov/government/meet-your-government/commissions-committees/arts-commissionKevin Safine, Arts and Recreation DirectorSafine@walnut-creek.org(925) 943-5848The Arts Commission advises the City Council on programs that enhance the artistic, aesthetic, and cultural quality of life in the City and contribute to the local economy.
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1Alamo-Danville Artists Society IncPo Box 1034DanvilleCA94526https://adas4art.orgGreg Starnesbhgallery.director@gmail.comThe Alamo Danville Artists’ Society, founded in 1977, is a non-profit organization that fosters fine art appreciation and education within our communities, provides the opportunity for artists to further their artistic development, and supports the school art programs through fundraising. Membership includes artists and patrons who appreciate the visual arts. ADAS regularly hosts distinguished and nationally known guest artists at the monthly meetings. Everyone is welcome to attend. Our membership currently consists of over 150 professional and non-professional artists of all levels, including non-artists as well. ADAS also operates the Blackhawk Gallery, a co-operative gallery featuring juried members working in all mediums, including watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, photography, ceramics, and sculpture. Primavera is our annual May weekend Spring Art Show, which is open to members and non-members to display and sell their work.
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2Arts Alliance1446 Market StreetSan FranciscoCA94102https://artsedalliance.org/Dominique Enriquez dominique@artsedalliance.org(925) 272-8035Arts Ed Alliance CONNECTS and CATALYZES arts education communities for a more just and creative San Francisco Bay Area. AEA serves as a regional hub and unifying voice for local coalitions of teaching artists, school districts, students and their families, community arts organizations, cultural institutions, city and county agencies, funders, business leaders, and arts education advocates throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We align our regional work with state efforts through Create CA and with national efforts through the National Guild for Community Art Education. AEA supports our members to cultivate responsive leadership and advocacy for arts education through ongoing convening events, professional learning workshops, monthly newsletters, and advocacy resources.
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3Art Guild of the Delta2485 Sand Creek Rd, Ste. 128BrentwoodCA94531https://www.artguildofthedelta.org/Rosalinda Grejsenrgrejsen@pacbell.net(818) 307-8918Art Guild of the Delta is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 82-2805677), founded in 2013 with the purpose of building a network of artists that work together to promote and inspire creative influences amongst themselves and their community.” Art Guild of the Delta will bring together people with a mutual interest in the fine arts while promoting camaraderie and ethical principles and practices, as well as fostering creativity among artists. Art Guild of the Delta will be of service to the community by providing a cohesive and congenial group who promote arts and advancement in all areas of artistic endeavors.
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4B8 Theatre CompanyPO Box 5175ConcordCA94524http://www.b8theatre.org/b8@b8theatre.org(925) 890-8877The Mission of B8 Theatre Company is to provide audiences a fresh take on established plays, and foster the creation and production of new works.
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5Black Diamond Ballet329 Railroad AvePittsburgCA94565https://www.blackdiamondballet.orgInfo@blackdiamondballet.org(925) 318-5333In 2009, Black Diamond Ballet was created by co-founders Michael Lowe and Sharon Sobel Idul, becoming the first professional ballet company in East Contra Costa County. ​Since its founding, Black Diamond Ballet has proudly called the historic Pittsburg Creative Arts Building home since 2009. That year, the company debuted its own rendition of the Nutcracker, followed by Lowe’s excerpts from Romeo and Juliet in May 2010. The historic theater underwent renovations from 2010 - 2012 and after its hiatus, Idul returned as Artistic Director for Black Diamond Ballet. The beautifully transformed 1,850-seat theater, became home, once again to Black Diamond Ballet's full-length production of the Nutcracker featuring professional dancers & guest artists, accompanied by locally trained student dancers across the Bay Area. The most recent year's show featured professional dancers from Pittsburg to the South Bay, across North America to Europe, accompanied by nearly 40 locally trained student ballet trainees from all over the Bay Area. Black Diamond Ballet remains dedicated to the community through its outreach programs with local elementary schools, public appearances, fundraising events, and our local retirement and senior communities.
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6Bedford Gallery1601 Civic DrWalnut CreekCA94596https://www.bedfordgallery.org/galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.orgBedford Gallery is dedicated to providing opportunities to learn about visual arts through exhibitions and programs that are varied, accessible, challenging, and educational. To provide exhibitions and public programs that both reflect and engage the diverse audiences of the entire Contra Costa region.The gallery organizes and presents four exhibitions per year. Additionally, throughout the year we offer many opportunities for the public to engage with the visual arts through lectures, workshops, panel discussions and more.
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7Blue Devils Performing Arts4065 Nelson Ave
ConcordCA94520https://bluedevils.org/about/contact/admin@bluedevils.orgBD Performing Arts permanently enriches the lives of young people through a commitment to youth development and performance excellence, while providing enjoyment for our local community and audiences worldwide. Music and the performing arts connect youth with their culture through a common language crossing generational, social, and racial barriers. The activities that a young person pursues influences the type of person he or she becomes. The experience that comes with participation in a performing arts organization builds discipline, character, pride, and self-confidence at a crucial age and forms the springboard to even greater achievements in adulthood.
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8Brentwood Teen Theaterhttp://brentwoodteentheater.com/DirectorKinsella@Gmail.com(925) 516-9000Brentwood Teen Theater is a Premier Actor Training Program with a sterling reputation across Northern California. We pride ourselves in providing our actors with a multi-award winning staff throughout each session.
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9Building Blocks for Kids312 9Th StreetRichmondCA94801https://www.fierceadvocates.org/Sheryl Laneslane@fierceadvocates.org(510) 232-5812FIERCE Advocates amplifies the voices of Black, Latinx and other parents and caregivers of color. We partner with them to advance equitable access and opportunities for all youth to have quality education and all families to achieve emotional and physical well-being. By providing healing-centered care, leadership development, and activating inclusive parent-led advocacy, we support the personal and collective transformation of parents and caregivers as they reclaim their power. Furthermore, we seek the transformation of education and health systems, so that all youth achieve success and all families experience positive emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
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10California Symphony100 Pringle Ave., Suite 540Walnut CreekCA94596https://www.californiasymphony.org/Lisa Dell, Executive Directorinfo@californiasymphony.org(925) 280-2490California Symphony’s mission is to present engaging and inclusive concert experiences, and to provide music education that inspires and connects people of all ages. Through world-class performances, supporting emerging composers, and a commitment to community, our vision is to be a leader among orchestras in California and a model for regional orchestras everywhere. California Symphony’s Young American Composer-in-Residence program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to collaborate with the orchestra over three consecutive years to create, rehearse, premiere, and record three major orchestra compositions, one each season. Every Composer-in-Residence has gone on to win top honors and accolades in the field, including the Rome Prize, Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Awards, and more.

The orchestra’s nationally recognized educational initiative Sound Minds impacts students’ trajectories by providing instruction for violin or cello and musicianship skills. Sound Minds has proven to contribute directly to improved reading and math proficiencies and character development, as students set and achieve goals, learn communication and problem-solving skills, and gain self-confidence. Inspired by the El Sistema program of Venezuela, the program is offered completely free of charge to the students of Downer Elementary School in San Pablo, California.

Through its innovative adult education program Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed, California Symphony provides lifelong learners a fun-filled introduction to the orchestra and classical music. Led by celebrated educator and California Symphony program annotator Scott Foglesong, these live classes are held over four weeks in the summer annually and are available to stream online year-round.
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11California Theater351 Railroad AvenuePittsburgCA94565https://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/Anthony Lane-Cotroneoanthony@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com1 (831) 710-1961Envisioned by Sylvester and Salvatore Enea, the California Theatre in Pittsburg opened in 1920 as a premiere venue for live vaudeville performances and silent films. The elegant theater was designed by architect A.W. Cornelius, who designed other grand theaters in San Francisco and throughout California, including the California Theatre in Richmond and the Fox Theater in Salinas. In July of 2023, Anthony Lane-Cotroneo, a well known artist, performer, and entrepreneur, took over management of the Theatre. Anthony and his team undertook a huge task. From July all through out August of 2023, they replaced all the electrical, lights, installed a state of the art sound system, painted, and restored the heart of the downtown area. With these upgrades, it will allow the Theatre to function as an entertainment venue for the arts for many years to come.
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12California Watercolor AssociationPO Box 463Walnut CreekCA94596https://californiawatercolor.org/https://californiawatercolor.org/contact.phpThe California Watercolor Association is a prominent watermedia organization. CWA’s mission is to create, foster, and sustain artistic growth and interest in watermedia. These goals are accomplished through our community outreach programs, workshops, public exhibitions, and student activities. CWA members include professional and non-professional artists, teachers, and students with a compelling interest in painting.
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13Center for Community ArtsShadelands - 111 N. Wiget Lane & Ygnacio Valley RdWalnut CreekCAhttps://www.communityarts.org/Marc Brodeur brodeur@communityarts.org(925) 943-5899 x 2065We're part of Arts and Recreation at the City of Walnut Creek, and we have inspired creativity for decades. More than 10,000 adults and young people from Walnut Creek and beyond make art with us each year. At Center for Community Arts, you can learn from experienced teaching artists and your fellow students in comfortable studios around the city.

You or your child can register for classes and workshops in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry, photography and digital media. We also offer classes in dance, music and theater. Build your skills from beginning to advanced classes. We even offer intensives in dance, music and theater. Preschools and camps give youth from 2-14 the time and space to play, develop, and learn in the arts.

And we meet you where you are. We work with schools and community centers to bring arts to places where people gather. And we partner with organizations to offer financial aid for all our programs. If you or a family member has special needs, we work to make sure everyone is included.

There is more to Community Arts than courses. We also hold free artmaking events, street fairs, festivals, student exhibits and performances. You can also drop in at one of our open studios to get a taste of Community Arts.
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14Center Repertory Company1601 Locust StreetWalnut CreekCA94596https://www.lesherartscenter.org/programs/center-repertory-companyCarolyn Jacksonhttps://www.lesherartscenter.org/support/contact(925) 295-1400The Lesher Center for the Arts, located in Walnut Creek, CA, is the premier destination for an exceptional arts and entertainment experience. First opened in October 1990, the Center now presents more than 900 productions and events each year. More than 350,000 patrons walk through the Center's front doors each year. The Center is owned and operated by the City of Walnut Creek.
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15Clayton Theatre CompanyPO Box 991ClaytonCA94517https://www.claytontheatrecompany.com/Roxanne Pardiclaytontheatrecompany@comcast.net(925) 334-0880CTC is a place to entertain, educate, and elevate the community. After years of attending successful events, festivals, and music in the park concerts, we feel the Clayton community is hungry for and deserves quality performing arts. Whether you are on the stage or in the audience, local theater will unite us in an enjoyable experience while introducing new people to our beautiful downtown, its businesses, and restaurants.
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16Contra Costa Civic Theatre951 Pamona DriveEl CerritoCA94530https://ccct.org/Joel Rosterccct@ccct.org jroster@ccct.org(510) 524-9012Performing arts theater in El Cerrito, California. Well-known modern plays & musicals dominate the stage of this 200-seat theater, opened in 1970.
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17Contra Costa Musical TheatrePO Box 4446Walnut CreekCA94596https://www.ccmt.org/info@ccmt.orgContra Costa Musical Theatre, Inc. (CCMT) was founded in August 1961 with the purpose of bringing high-quality Broadway musicals to the East Bay. We are a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to an appreciation for and involvement in musical theatre of the highest quality. Since those early beginnings, CCMT productions have been presented on a variety of stages. We have been honored with numerous Shellie Awards and Bay Area Theatre Critic Circle Awards for our productions and the artists associated with our productions, and have had the unique privilege of presenting several East Bay Premieres in recent seasons. Contra Costa Musical Theatre strives to engage, entertain, and inspire our patrons, artists, and local community by producing professional-quality theatrical entertainment to foster an appreciation for and involvement in the art of musical theatre. We cultivate and support an inclusive environment for artistic expression, promote diversity in the cast, crew and board of directors, and offer a welcoming and affirming experience for everyone.
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18Contra Costa School of Performing Arts2730 Mitchell DriveWalnut CreekCA94598https://www.cocospa.org/Catherine Fostercatherine.foster@cocospa.org(925) 235-1130The mission of Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is to provide a distinguished, pre-professional experience in performing arts within a college and career preparatory setting. We believe in fostering a culture of excellence with the core values of rigor, relevance, resilience and relationships. Personalized attention: At a school with 400 students, teachers build strong professional relationships with students. They also meet with one teacher for advisory every day- and their advisor checks in on them to ensure they are on track. Immersive Arts Education: At SPA, students participate in at least one (6th grade) or two (all other grades) arts classes within their schedule. This can be the equivalent of 1.5 hours of specific arts courses within their school day! Additionally, academic teachers refer to and integrate the arts as they can within their studies. Project-Based Learning: SPA students are immersed in project-based learning using the Summit Personal Learning Platform (PLP). CocoSPA is heavily invested in growing students as artists, scholars, and readers--so they can succeed in any post-secondary experience they choose!
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19Create Peace Project6115 Bernhard Ave RichmondCA94805www.createpeaceproject.orgcreatepeaceproject@gmail.com(415) 385-4065Arts Education and Peace Promotion for Students, Schools and Communities around the World. Through our creative arts programs, we inspire youth to raise their voices and share their vision of peace. We have worked with 60,000 youth in 300 schools and 15 countries since 2008. The Peace Exchange is an international exchange of art and messages of peace. In this one-to-one exchange, students are asked to artistically express their vision of peace as well as share a message about what peace means on their personal peace card. Mural making is a perfect way to engage an entire school in the creation of a large-scale work of art. Three project types provide groups the opportunity to design, vision, and create an uplifting and beautiful mural together.
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20Diablo Regional Arts Association1601 Civic DriveWalnut CreekCA94596https://www.draa.org/Peggy White(925) 295-1450Diablo Regional Arts Association invests in outstanding arts experiences and creates avenues for everyone to enjoy the arts. As the proud 501(c)3 nonprofit partner of the incredible Lesher Center for the Arts, DRAA brings world-class performances and inspiring arts education to the East Bay. For over 30 years the Lesher Center has been brimming with an incredible and diverse array of live performances and beautiful visual art installations at the Bedford Gallery.
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21Diablo BalletPO Box 4700Walnut CreekCA94596https://diabloballet.org/Krissy Graydiablo@diabloballet.org(925) 943-1775Diablo Ballet is an award-winning, internationally recognized, professional dance company committed to enriching, inspiring, and educating children and adults through the art of dance.
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22Diablo Symphony OrchestraPO Box 2222Walnut CreekCA94595https://www.diablosymphony.org/info@diablosymphony.orgEducation and Outreach Programs: The Diablo Symphony serves the community in a wide variety of ways.
School Concerts: In our “Music for the Schools” program, members of the Diablo Symphony are available for school assemblies tailored to a variety of levels, from fourth through eighth grade. The assemblies can be adjusted to fit within time and space requirements at your school. We are excited to now be in our tenth year of this highly successful program. Please contact info@diablosymphony.org for more information.
1. Family Concerts: The Diablo Symphony performs concerts suitable for the whole family, both in the regular season and as special events. This year, we hope to bring back the very popular Free Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo, an outreach program that was unfortunately interrupted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Family members of all ages will hear fun and interactive music, and children will have the chance to try out different instruments to see which they like best!
2. Concerts at Rossmoor: We provide concerts for the Rossmoor senior community by performing at venues there for easy accessibility to great music.
3. Young Artist Award Competition: Every year, we provide the opportunity for a talented young musician to perform a concerto with the Diablo Symphony through our Yen Liang Memorial Young Artist competition.
4. Farmers’ Market: You can also find the DSO bringing classical music to Walnut Creek and surrounding communities in a variety of other ways. Look out for the DSO at the Farmers’ Market and other locations.
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23East Bay Center for the Performing Arts339 - 11th Street
RichmondCA94801www.eastbaycenter.orgCharlene Smithcharlene.smith@eastbaycenter.org(510) 323-2489The Center has been a key partner of West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) for over 40 years, providing performing arts instruction and supporting positive school climate and culture, in order to improve the well-being and overall success of 28,000 students in the district. Our work in these schools is testimony to how the arts have served as a means of healing for students and teachers. As a trusted long-term partner in more than 13 schools, we are in close collaboration with teachers, site leaders, and decision makers in the district, with the goal of supporting their long-term goals in the performing arts. We provide cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary classes in both in school and in after school programs, partnering with WCCUSD’s Office of African American Student Achievement, Expanded Learning Program, Visual and Performing Arts Department, and individual school sites. We continue to advocate for programs like the Mafanikio program (supporting Black youth through academic coaching and arts and culture) to ensure that they are supported by district leadership.

Learn More about our School Programs: We also are a key partner of Healthy Contra Costa’s School Action Team, to support system-wide reform by organizing overall alignment between partners and the school district. This includes influencing and shifting the district towards clarity of goals and purpose, while upholding racial equity. WCCUSD serves over 28,000 students across five cities and six unincorporated areas. With a long history of underfunding, a severe lack of resources, and discouragingly low teacher retention rates, schools in this district have struggled to provide a quality education for many of its children. The system remains marked by a lack of safety, and alarming financial challenges over the years. In early 2020, the district projected a $48 million deficit, and is still recovering/undergoing cuts in order to address this deficit. Declining enrollment and low attendance, which adversely affects funding, has contributed even more to these challenges. East Bay Center is responding to the call to support and lead systems-change, in order to help rebuild our schools and collective vision for WCCUSD students.
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24El Campamil Theater604 W. 2nd StreetAntiochCA94509https://www.elcampaniltheatre.com/Johnny Hackenkampjohnny.hackenkamp@elcampaniltheatre.com(925) 757-9500The mission of the Foundation is to preserve and operate El Campanil Theatre as a cultural resource while providing quality live entertainment, professional arts education, and access to the arts for all. We will ensure that the theatre serves as a diverse platform for all voices of our community, enriching the cultural fabric of the area for generations to come.
PRIMARY OPERATIONAL GOALS: to preserve and operate one of the most significant historical and architectural resources of the Antioch community; to provide a professional quality venue for the presentation of cultural, entertainment, fundraising and community events by local organizations, individuals and businesses; to provide supportive, professional, and affordable arts education for the young artists of our community, and beyond; to serve as a catalyst for the cultural growth of the region; to support the economic vitality of the Antioch community by creating interest in the Rivertown Business District; to operate as a cultural and performing arts center which will feature the creative works of international, regional and local artists.
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25Empowering Youth Through Music2200 Macdonald Ave.RichmondCA94801www.eytm25.orgMark Anthonyeytm25@yahoo.com(510) 407-0661The EYTM team will provide leadership and management in various Audio and Music Technology departments. EYTM will encourage and support the growth of innovative learning initiatives and share subject matter expertise including theory, practical skills, methods, and techniques. We will help home in on skills with Live Instrumentation, Stage Production, and Studio Recording/ Engineering.
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26Eugene O'Neill Foundation, Tao HouseP.O. Box 402DanvilleCA94526www.eugeneoneill.orgDan McGoverndanielwmcgovern@gmail.com(925) 820-1818The Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Tao House works to celebrate and promote the vision and legacy of Eugene O’Neill, America’s foremost playwright. The Foundation provides artistic and educational programs as well as a unique collection of resources that focus on Eugene O’Neill’s contribution to theatre in America and the world.
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27Grassroots Poetry809 West First StreetAntiochCA94509https://www.instagram.com/cordonconcepts/Jose Cordoncordonconcepts@gmail.com(925) 961-2920Vision: Grassroots Poetry will establish and invigorate poetry communities across the globe. Connecting each community along the journey to create a world wide ecosystem of flourishing and thriving poets dedicated to creating a healthier, happier, earth.

Mission: We build community through poetry.

Grassroots Poetry offers and organizes an array of activities, events, and services that nourish and uplift poetry communities while connecting poets to each other and the community at large. We harness the collective power of poets to create new realities and narratives that shape, enrich, and inform culture.

Purpose: We believe in the unique power of poetry to foster connection, healing, and community. We exist to ensure the poetry community flourishes and is valued, well-resourced, and connected in order to inspire the dreamers, the doers, and the disenfranchised who believe in a better tomorrow.
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28Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble4845 Chablis Ct.OakleyCA94561http://ghostlightte.org/Kathryn Lopezkathryn.ghostlightte@gmail.com(925) 354-2117Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization comprised of performers, directors, technicians and crew members with a passion for local live theatre. The mission of Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble is to entertain, educate and enrich our circle of local communities by offering diverse and quality theatrical experiences.
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29Japanese American Religious and Cultural Center - Shinwakai Program3165 Treat BlvdConcordCA94518https://www.diablojaclub.com/homejaono27@hotmail.com (925) 682-5299The Diablo Japanese American Club (also known as the JA Club) is a community organization devoted to promoting Japanese and Japanese American culture to all who are interested. The facility is located at 3165 Treat Boulevard in Concord, California. JA Club is home to a number of affiliated clubs, each with a specific interest or focus. Active JA Club members are free to join any or all of these clubs.Activities abound all year long at the JA Club. However, in particular, we are proud to host our annual Summer Festival, which will be held in the last weekend of July and is open to the public. In addition to delicious food (tempura, udon, beef skewers, chicken teriyaki, shaved ice, sushi, gyoza and more), there are a number of wonderful exhibits (flower arranging, bonsai), live demonstrations (Judo, Kendo, Taiko, Obon Dance) and children's games. For more detailed information, check out the Summer Festival tab of our website.
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30Lesher Center for the Arts1601 Locust StreetWalnut CreekCA94596https://www.lesherartscenter.org/Emilee Endershttps://www.lesherartscenter.org/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/133/3175(925) 295-1400The Lesher Center for the Arts, located in Walnut Creek, CA, is the premier destination for an exceptional arts and entertainment experience. First opened in October 1990, the Center now presents more than 900 productions and events each year. More than 350,000 patrons walk through the Center's front doors each year. The Center is owned and operated by the City of Walnut Creek.
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31Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy13108 San Pablo AveRichmondCA94805https://www.loscenzontles.com/Eugene Rodriguezfeugene@loscenzontles.com(510) 233-8015Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy amplifies Mexican American culture and communities through education, performance and production. We are an artist-driven organization with team members hold different roles. Our staff and faculty that create our programming and teach our academy classes also form part of the band and are those leading our productions. They are first, second, and third generation immigrants, they grew up in our local San Pablo/Richmond neighborhood, they are master artists and community members who have dedicated their lives to bringing positive change through the arts.
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32Masquers TheatrePO Box 71307 RichmondCA94807https://www.masquers.org/Carl Smithcarlsmith@masquers.orgTheater: (510) 232-3888, Carl cell: (510) 862-4540MASQUERS PLAYHOUSE is a community theater in Point Richmond, California, on the East shore of San Francisco Bay. We are a nonprofit corporation and have been producing plays and musicals of the highest caliber for more than 60 years. When in normal operations, we have a main season of five productions, two of which are musicals. Our productions run for five weeks, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings, and some Sunday matinees. Tickets may be purchased online as well as by phone. Additionally, the Masquers runs several education and development programs. Stage One is our children’s program, where young people can learn the craft of making theater. Our Envision program produces short-run pieces that, for one reason or another, cannot be a part of our regular season.
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33Monument Impact2699 Monument BlvdConcordCA94520https://monumentimpact.org/Judith Ortizinfo@monumentimpact.org(925) 682-8248Monument Impact advances economic and racial equity in Contra Costa County by integrating advocacy with critical learning opportunities to ensure immigrants, refugees, and community members with low incomes have the power, skills, and relationships to secure living-wage jobs, stable housing, and good health. Our programs are designed with community input and focus on economic inclusion and racial equity. We believe that everyone, no matter who they are or how much money they make, should have access to good paying jobs, safe and affordable housing, and quality healthcare and education--these are the pillars of a vibrant and healthy community.
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34NIAD Art Center551 23rd St.RichmondCA94804www.niadart.orgAmanda Eicherexdir@niadart.org(510) 620-0290NIAD is a progressive art studio for adult artists with developmental disabilities. We're redefining contemporary art. In addition to the studio space for artists, NIAD Art Center has an exhibition space where they present programming featuring the artists attending the center. As NIAD studio artists paint, build sculpture, mold clay, or work with textiles, their skills of observation and project management improve. As they explore and express their creativity, exhibit work in contemporary galleries, participate in the community, and earn money from selling art, their feelings of independence and self-esteem increase.
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35Onstage Repertory Theatre Company/ Martinez Campbell Theater636 Ward StreetMartinezCA94553https://www.campbelltheater.com/Jaime Richjaime@spontaneousmind.org(925) 350-9770The “Campbell” is a Community Theater providing live entertainment at very affordable pricing for the benefit of theater lovers everywhere. Featuring new works by local writers, actors, dancers, as well as internationally known performers, our all-volunteer staff enjoys providing a venue for your enjoyment in downtown Martinez at 636 Ward St. where the parking is always free for our evening or week-end performances. The theater seats 99 and is available for rent to interested organizations. Come out and enjoy a dinner at one of the many excellent restaurants within a block or two of the theater.
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36Orinda Starlight Village Players28 Orinda WayOrindaCA94563https://orsvp.org/info@orsvp.org(925) 528-9225The Orinda Starlight Village Players have been putting on productions at the Orinda Community Theatre Amphitheatre for over 40 years.
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37Pacific Chamber OrchestraPO Box 3134LivermoreCA94551https://pacificchamberorchestra.org/Paul McKellar, Executive Directoradministrator@pacificchamberorchestra.orgPacific Chamber Orchestra, now in its 33rd season, is a regional professional ensemble dedicated to sustaining and extending the rich heritage of classical music for a chamber orchestra of 8 to 42 musicians through inspiring performances and engaging educational programs. PCO musicians have performed in the SF Symphony; and the orchestras of the SF Opera, SF Ballet, Curran Theater, and Skywalker Sound Studios. They are recording artists, tour internationally in chamber music groups and are acclaimed as concerto soloists.PCO blends the intimate clarity of chamber music with symphonic sonic power to create an enticing palate of tonal textures. Works are drawn from Baroque through the most Contemporary with the Symphonies of Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms forming the heart of the repertoire. Audiences feel they are part of the performance, able to enjoy subtle details while basking in full ensemble sonorities. Maestro Kohl’s concert programs and introductions are uniquely designed to illuminate connecting musical threads. PCO is a resident company of Livermore’s Bankhead Theater and holds a concert series in Lamorinda. PCO has performed to critical acclaim in San Francisco, Napa and Walnut Creek. A typical season consists of four main concerts, the Dream American Emerging Composers new works program, and PCO’s extensive educational programs.
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38Pinole Community PlayersPO Box 182PinoleCA94564https://pinoleplayers.org/index.shtmlpa-clark@comcast.net and info@pinoleplayers.org(510) 724-9844Ignite the Imagination, Inspire the Spirit and Engage the Community through theatrical education, live performance and unique volunteer opportunities. Our business entity exists to sell tickets and raise revenue in support of these programs.
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39Pittsburg Community Theatre4103 San Juan DrivePittsburgCA94565https://pittsburgcommunitytheatre.org/pct@pittsburgcommunitytheatre.org(925) 439-7529Pittsburg Theatre Company’s mission is to enlighten, empower, and strengthen our community through theatrical education, exciting volunteer opportunities and live performance events.
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40Poison Apple Productions847 Arnold DriveMartinezCA94553http://poisonappleproductions.org/Noelle Armsinfo@poisonappleproductions.org(925) 957-0773 Our mission is to promote increased participation and understanding of live theater by providing affordable performing arts education and enrichment experiences to youth and young adults as well as affordable access to live theatre entertainment for members of the community, including children, families, senior citizens and disabled persons. We are strongly committed to achieving these aims in a positive, supportive, respectful and safe environment that encourages learning, creativity and artistic self-expression for all participants regardless of age, ability, gender, ethnic or social background.

Our Dream at Poison Apple is to continue to grow so that we can provide more of the following: Affordable, challenging performing arts education classes and performance experiences. Foster original theater productions are written and directed by young people. Creative volunteer opportunities for young people on stage, or behind the scenes. Scholarships for participants who cannot afford to participate otherwise. Fun-filled family entertainment. Increased appreciation of performing arts in our local community! A Clean Creative Space for our Young Artists to feel safe and function productively.
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41Rich City Kids#20902 535 Appian WayEl SobranteCA94803https://www.richcitykids.org/
richcitykids@gmail.com(510) 926-2333RICH CITY KIDS is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to providing creative arts programs, events and opportunities for the youth and families in our community. Your donations matter and will help fund our creative arts programs, provide services to families all over the world and maintain the successful operation of our organization.
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42Richmond Art Center2540 Barrett AvenueRichmondCA94804https://richmondartcenter.org/José Riverajose@therac.org(510) 620-6772Richmond Art Center has been sharing art and creating with community since 1936. Our programs encompass classes, exhibitions and events at our facility, as well as off-site activities that bring free, high-quality art making experiences to WCCUSD schools, community centers, and Richmond Public Library.

Richmond Art Center provides arts classes for adults, teens, youth and families. On-site classes and workshops are taught in the center's dedicated spaces for ceramics, weaving, metalwork, printing, painting and youth arts. Richmond Art Center also partners with non-profit organizations, community groups and West Contra Costa Unified School District to provide intensive art education programs off-site.

Driven by a commitment to our community, Richmond Art Center is a participatory space that seeks to equitably grow and sustain innovative art practices in Richmond and beyond.
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43Richmond Community Foundation1014 Florida Ave., #200RichmondCA94804https://www.rcfconnects.org/info@richmondcf.org(510) 234-1200RCF Connects envisions an equitable society where all communities and the people who live in them are able to thrive, build and share power and reach their full potential. How do we do that? Through connection and collaboration with community partners, residents and local governments to identify and address community issues that maintain inequities and share information and resources to increase access to opportunities. We center community-driven solutions, build shared and equitable power, and co-create within inclusion, belonging, and connectedness that shifts traditional philanthropy to transformational philanthropy. Our ultimate goal is to create and support systems built on equity and justice, free from racism, bias and discrimination.
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44Richmond Main Street1600 Nevin PlazaRichmondCA94801https://www.richmondmainstreet.org/contact/Andrea Portillo-Knowlesadmin@richmondmainstreet.org(510) 236-4049The Richmond Main Street Initiative, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit corporation dedicated to revitalizing historic Downtown Richmond as a pedestrian-friendly urban village, offering products, services, arts, and entertainment that reflect the community’s rich and diverse heritage.
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45Richmond Museum of History and Culture400 Nevin AveRichmondCA94801https://richmondmuseum.org/Evelyn Santosevelyn@richmondmuseum.org(510) 235-7387The Richmond Museum of History & Culture is the most significant local history museum in West Contra Costa County. The museum is housed in a Carnegie Library built in 1910 that boasts a permanent exhibit gallery and a space for temporary exhibits and special events. The Museum draws from their extensive permanent collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents to host educational programs and exhibitions for the benefit of the public. The Richmond Museum of History has had a presence in Richmond, California for over sixty years and we are proud to be a cornerstone of the community.

We offer grade specific tours for students aged K-12 as well as companion lesson materials for teacher use. Include RMHC in your distance-learning toolkit! Our extensive teacher guides tie in museum content with relevant CA Content Standards in the areas of History and Social Sciences as well as Speaking and Learning. They include in-depth background information and hands-on activities for topics including (but not limited to) local pre-colonial cultures, the Spanish missionary period, WWII industries, and the Black Panther movement. Additionally, we have the capacity to work with you to tailor tour content to your classes specific needs.
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46RYSE Center205-41st StreetRichmondCA94805https://rysecenter.org/Kimberly Aceves-Iñiguezkimberly@rysecenter.orgRYSE creates safe spaces grounded in social justice that build youth power for young people to love, learn, educate, heal and transform lives and communities. This by-youth, for-youth Richmond Center, located at 205 41st Street, offers a range of activities, programs, and classes for young people including media arts, health education, and employment and educational support. RYSE is a collaborative project of youth, community groups, Supervisor John Gioia's office, the City of Richmond, the West Contra Costa Unified School District, and other government agencies.
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47Solo Opera3537 BonariConcordCA94519https://soloopera.org/info@soloopera.org(925) 685-4945Solo Opera has achieved wonderful success producing eighteen high quality fully staged operas at the beautiful Lesher Center for the Arts and around the Bay Area including The Telephone (2000, 2003), The Medium (2000), Amahl and the Night Visitors (2001, 2002, 2003), Riders to the Sea (2003), The Old Maid and the Thief (2004), A Hand of Bridge (2004), Bastien and Bastienna (2004), The Impresario (2004), Chip and His Dog (2014), Hansel and Gretel (2014, 2015), The Computer Kid’s Magic Night (2016), The Gift of the Magi (2018), Scalia/Ginsburg (2021) and The Four Note Opera (2022). We have a special interest in fostering a new generation of opera lovers and enjoy producing shows that are accessible to children / families and involve youth in the cast. Our Storybook Opera series is a wonderful example of this. We also have an active outreach program to the community. Our traveling group, S.O.L.O. (Scenes from Opera and Light Opera), produces concerts and scenes taking opera to youth in the schools and elderly in retirement homes, as well as parade entries in the Concord Fourth of July Parade. In addition, we have collaborated the past four summers with the Orinda Rotary Club, producing a yearly free Opera in the Park at Orinda Community Park (2016-2019). This concert brings the joy of opera to approximately 500 to 1000 persons (of all ages) per year and introduces newcomers to the art form in an informal setting. This past Dec. 14, 2019 we also performed a public holiday concert and fashion show at Macy’s Concord called The Twelve Days of Christmas.
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48Stu212https://www.stu212music.org/Jeremy Phillipsstu212music@gmail.com(510) 395-1936Growing up in Oakland, California, Jeremy Phillips brings over 16 years of experience working with the youth, graduating from California State University, East Bay with a B.S. degree in Recreation, and a concentration in Youth Development Programming. Jeremy is highly motivated with a proven record of generating and building relationships, supervising and managing projects from concept to completion, designing educational strategies, and coaching youth to success. Our music therapy program is the core of our operation, utilizing music as therapy and other creative approaches while providing an environment free of judgment for youth to express their ideas, feelings, thoughts, and emotions. The youth will learn various methods to cope with issues that may arise in their personal lives, through music. They will have an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of writing music, poetry, spoken word, learning music production, editing, and much more.
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49The Latina Center3701 Barrett AvenueRichmondCA94805https://thelatinacenter.org/mwong@thelatinacenter.org(510) 233-8595The Latina Center improves the health and well-being of our Latino community in Contra Costa County and the San Francisco Bay Area by providing leadership and personal development opportunities.The Latina Center offers program and services to support the health and well-being of our Latino community in Richmond, Contra Costa County, and the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide individual and group counseling services, as well as personal development and leadership programs. We serve are proud to serve community members including parents, women in domestic violence and survivors, and future community leaders and business entrepreneurs. All of our programs and services are in Spanish and designed for our community and culture. Our focus areas include: Leadership Development, Health & Well-Being, Economic Empowerment, and Legal Support.
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50The Quinan Street Project - Fiscal Sponsor: Intersection for the Arts1446 Market StreetSan FranciscoCA94012https://quinanstreet.org/Anna Smithanna@quinanstreet.org(510) 585-4942All of our work at The Quinan Street Project is fueled by our desire to give young people the tools to become the next generation of great storytellers. Perhaps our lessons dealing with emotions and feelings inspire a young person to pursue psychology. Or maybe one of our courses in playwriting and storytelling produce the next great writer or director. Whatever our students ultimately pursue we hope that everyone who works with us feels supported to tell whatever stories they want to tell and speak up about issues that are important to them. Our staff of teaching artists are some of the most experienced, multi-talented, and ethical artists in the Bay Area. Everyone employed by The Quinan Street Project is paid a fair and competitive wage and provided multiple opportunities to expand their teaching artistry every year. The Quinan Street Project was started by and for community members of Contra Costa County - specifically West County. Despite the challenges of starting an organization from scratch as a women-owned nonprofit organization, QSP has continued to grow and flourish over the last decade, reaching thousands of children annually.
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51Town Hall Theatre3535 School StreetLafayetteCA94549https://www.townhalltheatre.com/Dennis MarkamDennis.Markam@TownHallTheatre.com(925) 283-6673At Town Hall Theatre we believe that theatre is a place for everyone. We seek to create and be a part of a thriving community that connects performing artists, students, and audiences through creative and accessible experiences. The mission of Town Hall Theatre is to serve the diverse audiences of Lamorinda and the Bay Area by presenting theatre of the highest professional standards that embodies a spirit of intelligent exploration of the human experience. We believe in nurturing new theatre artists through our arts education programs, and in bringing artists, audiences and community together in fellowship.
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52Walnut Creek Concert BandPO Box 5541Walnut CreekCA94596https://walnutcreekconcertband.org/walnutcreekband@gmail.comWe are the official band of the City of Walnut Creek, California since 1987! The City Council selected us to promote community identity and enrich civic pride. We are dedicated to excellence in performance, artistic development and patriotic service in the American tradition of the concert band. We present a mix of formal concerts and music for various civic and patriotic functions. Additionally, we educate the public in a wide variety of concert music and establish an environment for musicians to maintain and improve their skills.
Our repertoire spans the entire rich spectrum of band music from Gershwin and Copland to Sinatra and Sousa. We perform at the Dean Lesher Center for the Arts, Civic Park, or Rossmoor – all in Walnut Creek.
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53Village Theatre233 Front StreetDanvilleCA94526https://www.danville.ca.gov/226/Village-TheatreJohn Dunnjdunn@danville.ca.gov(925) 314-3418Built in 1873 for use as a farmer's lodge, the Village Theatre has been used as a Grange Hall, movie theatre, and church. Recognized as a historic site by the Heritage Resource Commission, the Village Theatre now serves as Performing Arts Theatre. In 2009, the Village Theatre was renovated and the lobby expanded to include an art gallery. The 1,000 sq. ft space opened its doors on November 14, 2009 and hosts quality art exhibits and receptions.
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54Visual Artists of RichmondRichmondCA 94801https://www.visualartistsofrichmond.org/Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalezinfo@visualartistsofrichmond.orgVisual Artists of Richmond is a very new, fiscally-sponsored project bringing together almost 70 visual artists living in or working in Richmond, California. Our fiscal sponsor is Intersection for The Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In our group there is cultural and ethnic diversity, various age groups, high and low socioeconomic levels and emergent as well as established working artists.
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Organizations outside of Contra CostaBay Area Creativehttps://www.bayareacreative.org/Patrick Ohslund, Deputy Directorpatrick.ohslund@bayareacreative.org(408) 931-1042Poet Visits and Residencies: Local professional poets go out to school sites to run writing and performance workshops
1. After School Clubs: Local professional poets start after school clubs that learn advanced poetry techniques
2. Camps: Kids get to spend summers working on larger performance projects with other activities integrated
3. Poetry And Mixed Art Events: Local and youth poets share the stage for a few hours of creativity amplified Professional Development: Professional poets work with teachers to offer strategies on bringing out student voice
4. Team Building: Professional poets offer corporate team building workshops to boost morale, inclusion, and teamwork
5. Therapeutic Arts: Professional poets hold workshops to promote individual and family healing through spoken wordSPARC Ink Anthology: Youth writers and Bay Area Artists have their work published in annual book 6. Filmmaking: Professional film makers work with students to create short videos based on their poetry
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Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2015 Addison StreetBerkeleyCA94704https://www.berkeleyrep.org/school-of-theatre/educators/outreach@berkeleyrep.org(510) 647-2900The School of Theatre offers a wide range of FREE* and low-cost theatre-based workshops to Bay Area schools that align with Common Core through interactive learning and goal-setting curriculum. Whether bringing dramatic text to life, developing students’ original work, or using critical thinking to reimagine our future, our professional teaching artists help students apply their creative potential to fundamental skills and concepts, challenging them to explore complex ideas and universal themes. *Limited to one free teaching hour per public elementary, middle, and high school in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties.
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Living Jazz1728 San Pablo Ave.OaklandCA94612https://www.livingjazz.org/Lyz Lukelyz@livingjazz.org(718) 593-7238We currently serve these West Contra Costa County USD schools: Dover Elementary, Harding Elementary, Nystrom Elementary, Shannon Elementary, Stege Elementary, and Stewart Elementary. As of fall 2023 the Living Jazz Children’s Project now provides performing arts education to over 1,500 students in 14 public schools. Students in LJCP rhythm classes learn about each other’s cultural backgrounds and demonstrate unity and respect for one another in their class and onstage. Our teaching artists instruct in their respective specialties which have included: Body Music, Hambone, Afro Cuban percussion, Puerto Rican Bomba/Xica, South African percussion, and/or Hip Hop rhythm and rhyme.
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Young Audiences of Northern California
57 Post Street Suite 511
BerkeleyCA94104https://www.ya-nc.org/info@ya-nc.org(415) 974-5554Our arts learning programs for PreK–12 grade students include inspiring assembly programs, hands-on workshops and in-depth residencies.
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ResourcesMap the Arts Projecthttps://mapartscontracosta.org/The goal of this project is to create a baseline understanding of arts and culture organizations and projects across Contra Costa County because arts and cultural organizations make our communities more vibrant, connected, and beautiful, especially grassroots groups that often reflect and lift up the historically marginalized communities they represent. Unfortunately, most of these organizations have been operating under the radar of those outside of their direct communities—including funders and others who could help expand their work. With Map the Arts, we hope to change that. This Project is a work in progress to create a first-ever comprehensive digital inventory of Contra Costa County arts and cultural organizations and projects.
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