Become a Cultural Council Associate! 

In this vital role, you will join others in being a liaison between the Cultural Council and our community Your input is vital to maintaining robust arts & culture in Santa Cruz County--you will have an opportunity to make a positive difference!

Any individual or organization interested in, or associated with, cultural activities in Santa Cruz County is eligible to become a Council Associate. To retain membership status, members are required to pay nominal annual dues (amount set by the Associates). 

To obtain or renew your Cultural Council Associates membership: 

1. Complete the form - select one of these links: Word  PDF 

2. Make your payment:

• Payment by check - make checks payable to the Cultural Council; write "2011-12 Associates" in the memo line. Complete the form and mail with your payment to 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 320 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

• Payment by credit card - complete the form and mail to the Cultural Council, or call (831) 475-9600 x18Payment by PayPal - select your address option (number of addresses within your organization to which you'd like Grants information sent), then click the "Subscribe" button below. Be sure to mail your completed application to the Cultural Council as we will cross-reference your PayPal payment with your membership application.

Payment Options:

1 Address : $35.00USD - yearly 2 Addresses : $50.00USD - monthly 3 Addresses : $65.00USD - monthly 4 Addresses : $80.00USD - monthly

Gail Rich

The Gail Rich Awards are produced in collaboration with the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Sentinel, and the Rio Theatre.

Learn more about the Cultural Council Associates--contact:

Nabil Ghachem, Grants & Technical Assistance Program Manager

Email: Grants

(831) 475-9600 x16