Disaster Resources

Arts Orange County shares the concern for those impacted by the severe storms that have recently hit our state. Artists often find themselves not knowing where to turn for support in situations such as these. The California Arts Council and CERF+ are two organizations that offer both information and emergency funding.

The California Arts Council maintains a webpage dedicated to resources for Californian artists who have been affected by recent natural disasters in our state.


Content for this site is updated as new information becomes available. Individuals are advised to contact the listed organizations directly for the latest details and program assistance.


To view the list of resources, please visit: https://arts.ca.gov/disaster-relief-emergency-preparedness-resources/

CERF+ is accepting applications from craft artists who have suffered significant loss as a result of severe weather and other natural disasters. Emergency assistance is available in the form of grants, as well as supplies, equipment and services. 


For details, please visit: https://cerfplus.org/get-relief/apply-for-help/craft-emergency-relief-fund/


Orange County Organizations

Receive NEA Funds 

Four Orange County arts organizations were announced as recipients of the first round of 2023 National Endowment for the Arts funding. 


The organizations, amounts and grant category/discipline are:


Creative Identity

$20,000 Anaheim, CA

Grants for Arts Projects - Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works


South Coast Repertory, Inc.

$25,000 Costa Mesa, CA

Grants for Arts Projects – Theater


Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Co. (aka Irvine Barclay Theatre or The Barclay)

$15,000 Irvine, CA

Grants for Arts Projects - Music


Pacific Symphony

$25,000 Irvine, CA

Grants for Arts Projects – Music


Read more here.

Americans for the Arts Reports on Increased Funding for NEA

Americans for the Arts and Arts Action Fund released a joint press release announcing a boost in National Endowment for the Arts funding. As part of an end-of-year omnibus package that funds the government for Fiscal Year 2023, the United States Congress and President Biden have included a significant increase for the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities. Each agency will be funded at $207 million, $27 million over 2022 levels.


Read more here

Nominations for 2023 OC Arts Awards

Being Accepted

Arts Orange County is now accepting nominations for the 23rd OC Arts Awards. The benefit evening that recognizes and celebrates Orange County arts organizations, artists, and arts patrons will be held on October 17 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Samueli Theater.


For nomination guidelines and to submit a nominee, click here.

Some Free Tickets Still Remain for ArtsOC's

Creative Edge Lecture Featuring NEA Chair

Photo by David K. Riddick

Arts Orange County will present a live, in person talk by National Endowment for the Arts Chair Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson as its 13th Creative Edge Lecture on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Irvine Barclay Theatre.


Admission to the lecture is free of charge thanks to the generosity of sponsors, but reservations are required through the Irvine Barclay Theatre ticket office. The Creative Edge Lecture is presented in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education and the 4th District PTA.


For reservations, visit: https://www.thebarclay.org/buy-tickets/2022-2023-events/13th-annual-creative-edge-lecture.html

Día del Niño Applications Being Accepted

Proposals are now being accepted for both performers and artists offering hands-on youth art workshops for Arts Orange County's and Media Arts Santa Ana's annual Día del Niño. The event is a partnership with Imaginology and the OC Fair & Event Center, and is part of Imagination Celebration. To submit your application, visit www.ocdiadelnino.org

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