THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL HAS AWARDED OVER 35 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO 29 ARTISTS (AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS) TO PRODUCE A VARIETY OF EVENTS…SUCH AS CONCERTS, PLAYS, POETRY- READINGS AND MORE. FUNDING DECISIONS ARE BASED ON 3 CRITERIA; ARTISTIC QUALITY, COMMUNITY IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT. PRIZES WERE AWARDED INTO 3 CATEGORIES; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FIRST TIME APPLICANTS AND PROJECT SUPPORT. PROJECTS FUNDED BY THESE GRANTS INCLUDE: THE JAPANESE CULTURAL FAIR; THE SANTA CRUZ JAZZ FESTIVAL; OHLONE DAY; AND OTHERS.
