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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Upcoming Events

In Community County District 3
Friday, March 20, 2026

Join the San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission for In Community, a new series of free, community-based gatherings designed to connect artists, cultural organizations, civic leaders, and community partners across San Diego County.

Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month
April 2, 2026

Join San Diego ART Matters, CA For the Arts, California Arts Advocates, Americans for the Arts, and Arts & Intersections/Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties as San Diego as celebrates the launch of Arts, Culture & Creativity Month in California on April 2 with a full day of gatherings, conversations, and networking with artists, arts and culture professionals, community partners, and civic leaders.

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.