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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Call to Action

San Diego’s arts and culture community is facing a critical moment.

Help us fight for the restoration of the City Arts and Culture budget.

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News & Upcoming Events

CALL TO ACTION: Show Up for San Diego Arts & Culture
Monday, May 18, 2026

Join us for a public press conference calling attention to the proposed elimination of City funding for arts and culture in the FY27 budget.

Arts & Culture Funding Impact Survey – Action Needed Now

Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilmembers have requested real-time data on how funding cuts are impacting arts and culture organizations—and budget decisions are happening now.

San Diego Dance Convening #2
May 16, 2026

Join us for our second Dance Community Convening as we continue building momentum for a more connected and collaborative dance ecosystem in San Diego.

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.