Advancing Arts & Culture Across The Region

San Diego ART Matters seeks to strengthen San Diego’s creative ecosystem and advocate for greater public and private investment in the people and institutions that make our region's arts and culture sector thrive.

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Build a Profitable Dance Business Workshop
August 22, 2026

This 1.5-hour interactive workshop is designed to equip 10–20 studio owners with a clear, profitable, and scalable business model tailored specifically to the dance industry.

Artists Count Survey

We’re documenting the impact of artists in San Diego and Tijuana. With your participation, the survey data will support increased arts advocacy and a stronger creative community.

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Become a member today to get a free CA for the Arts membership! Now until election day, November 3, 2026!

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Our Priorities

Learn more about our four issue areas that will ground our organization’s programs, services, and initiatives minimally, over the next two years. These advocacy initiatives embrace a larger agenda serving the entire San Diego region.