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.

Join us on Monday, April 20th at 12pm at the Civic Center Plaza for a public press conference calling attention to the proposed elimination of City funding for arts and culture in the FY27 budget.

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News & Upcoming Events

Arts & Culture Funding Impact Survey – Action Needed Now

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.

CALL TO ACTION: Show Up for San Diego Arts & Culture
Monday, April 20, 2026

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.