$1.3M Artists Count Fund Launches for San Diego and Tijuana Creatives
A new initiative called Artists Count: San Diego + Tijuana was launched on Tuesday, introducing a $1.3 million fund dedicated to supporting individual artists. This innovative program combines financial support with research into artists' working environments. It’s a partnership between San Diego ART Matters, the International Community Foundation, the Prebys Foundation, and the City of San Diego. Artists from both San Diego and Tijuana can apply after registering and completing a questionnaire; those who qualify will submit detailed proposals. Evaluators will look for creativity, purpose, and vision. Additionally, a study will explore the challenges faced by under-resourced communities and the economic impact of artists across the border. Emily Young from the Prebys Foundation emphasized the importance of this support in a costly area, and Rachel Laing from San Diego’s economic development noted its potential for increased recognition and funding. Interested applicants can visit ArtistsCount.org.
Key facts
- Artists Count: San Diego + Tijuana launched Tuesday.
- The program is a $1.3 million fund for individual artists.
- It is a joint effort by San Diego ART Matters and the International Community Foundation.
- Collaborators include the Prebys Foundation and the City of San Diego.
- Active artists in San Diego and Tijuana can apply.
- Applicants must register, complete a questionnaire, and submit a full proposal.
- A companion study will examine working conditions of artists with least access to resources.
- Findings will inform public policy and funding priorities.
Entities
Institutions
- San Diego ART Matters
- International Community Foundation
- Prebys Foundation
- City of San Diego
Locations
- San Diego
- Tijuana