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Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission

The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County leads and advances the Arts by providing funding, advocacy, and support to artists and arts organizations.

Our Vision

We envision a vibrant Santa Cruz County, where individual and collective artistic expression thrives and where the Arts are a valued part of all aspects of our diverse culture, economy, and everyday life.

Our Purpose
 
♦  Provide funding and support services to artists and arts organizations.
♦  Support a wide range of Arts Learning opportunities.
♦  Advocate for ongoing support for the Arts.
♦  Lead effective community collaborations and partnerships.
♦  Communicate both the intrinsic and economic value of the Arts.
 
Our Core Values
 
The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County believes that:
 
♦ The Arts are integral to a vital and thriving community because they:
 
 ◊  provide for individual expression and resilience;
 ◊  create common cultural experiences;
 ◊  help create a sense of place;
 ◊  contribute to a healthy economic environment;
 ◊  have the potential to transform society.
 
♦ The diversity and artistic expression of many artists, individuals, and cultures directly affect our community's unique quality of life.
 
♦ Artistic creativity and lifelong arts learning are civic investments that inspire and enrich our lives.

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Learn More!

Many thanks to the following artists who provided images for the creation of our informational Brochure (linked above): Thom Atkins, Dale Bates, Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Caren Elise Camblin, Sandi Dihl, Esperanza del Valle, Gina Garcia, Michael Katz, Ron Lion, Mir & A Company, New Music Works, Ranka Ladies Theatre, Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre, Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Beth Shields, SPECTRA Students, Watsonville Taiko.
 
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Annual Report

The Cultural Council's Annual Report for fiscal year 2007-08 is available. The document, presented by the Executive Director every year at the CCSCC Annual Meeting in June, highlights the accomplishments and challenges embraced by the Cultural Council over the previous 12 months.

  • Annual Report - PDF*

*Requires Adobe Acrobat. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded at no cost. Click the link and follow the directions provided.