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Celebrating the arts
With support from The James Irvine Foundation, Placer Community Foundation in 2006 established a comprehensive arts initiative to increase the visibility/accessibility of the arts and to increase the sustainability of nonprofit arts organizations ultimately enhancing and sustaining a vibrant arts culture in Placer County.
Based on local research and the contributions of arts organizations throughout the western slope of Placer County, the initiative includes four components: grantmaking, giving, marketing and operational support for nonprofits.
Small grants, big arts
Grants up to $1,000, supported by The James Irvine Foundation, help local nonprofits engage residents and foster arts and culture in our region.
Placer Endowment for the Arts
Building a permanent source of capital to engage, inspire and enlighten through the arts in communities throughout Placer County.
Marketing the arts
Thanks to a Placer Community Foundation grant, a new community arts calendar is now available online.
The same grant also underwrote the development of a registry of artists working along the western slope of Placer County, from Dutch Flat to Roseville.
Helping arts thrive
Grants and workshops designed to help nonprofits improve current operations and long-term sustainability.
Placer Community Foundation is seeking a major gift to seed, and perhaps name, the Placer Endowment for the Arts. Contact us to learn more.
Support the arts (367KB PDF)