Arts Council of Mendocino County

04/09/2026

The Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship will regrant $240,000 among California-based individual artist and culture bearers. As the Administering Organization, Nevada County Arts & Culture will manage the application, review process, and professional development for this region.

The Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship provides unrestricted funding and state-wide recognition to California artists and culture bearers at key moments in their careers, elevating their capacity for continued contributions to the field and our state. Fellowships will be awarded based on artists’ creative vision, aesthetic excellence, and community engagement and social impact.

Please join us for the Upstate Individual Artist Fellowship Kick-Off Information Session on Thursday, April 9th at 1:30pm! This virtual gathering is designed to pull back the curtain on the application process and help you submit your strongest possible proposal. During this session, we will cover: tier selection, the social impact lens: do a technical walkthrough of the application and end with Q&A. The recording will be available on our website.
For more application details and information on how to apply, visit profile or upstateIAF.org.

Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship
Deadline: May 6, 2026, at 11:59pm PST
Grant Awards: $5,000 - $50,000*
More information: upstateIAF.org
*Upstate California Artists Only

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04/03/2026

The Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship will regrant $240,000 among California-based individual artist and culture bearers.

As the Administering Organization, Nevada County Arts & Culture will manage the application, review process, and professional development for the region including Mendocino County.

The Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship provides unrestricted funding and state-wide recognition to California artists at key moments in their careers, elevating their capacity for continued contributions to the field and our state. Fellowships will be awarded based on artists’ creative vision, aesthetic excellence, and community engagement and social impact.

For more application details and information on how to apply, visit upstateIAF.org.

Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship
Deadline: May 6, 2026, at 11:59pm PST
Grant Awards: $5,000 - $50,000*
*Upstate California Artists Only
Tiers: Emerging, Established, Legacy
More information: upstateIAF.org

03/16/2026

Nominate an Arts Champion! Survey closes April 30, 2026 (extended collection period)

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12/12/2025

SIX WAYS TO SUPPORT THE ARTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON:
1. Donate to an artist’s relief fund, co-op, or community land trust.
2. Purchase a membership from an arts organization or creative space.
3. Support venues – pay to attend a show or concert.
4. Support the humanities – give to libraries and museums.
5. Buy or commission original works of art or design.
6. Advocate for public support for arts and culture.

10/14/2025

https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2025/10/11/fort-bragg-unveils-citys-largest-mural/

The latest mural curated by the Fort Bragg Alleyway Arts Project had a ribbon cutting on October 5th. The Grey Whale in Kelp, originally painted by legendary cetacean painter and artist Larry Foste…

09/04/2025

The 2025-2026 Get Arts in the Schools Program application and guidelines are now available. Apply by November 14:

Get Arts in the Schools Program (GASP) The Get Arts in the Schools Program is an arts education partnership founded in 2005 by the Arts Council of Mendocino County (ACMC) and the Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE). GASP funds artist workshops and live performances in Mendocino County school...

04/22/2025

Hey hey, it's eARTh Day! Do you have a favorite way to merge earth and art? From artwork that spreads awareness of environmental topics and concerns, to earth pigments comprised of ochres, minerals or even mushrooms, there are so many ways to think about and celebrate this day. Color wheel from Maiwa.

04/17/2025

Thanks to the City of Ukiah for celebrating California Arts, Culture and Creativity Month through this proclamation on April 16, 2025!

03/20/2025

Ten days remain before the deadline to enter sculpture to be considered for 2025-2027 exhibition at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Sculpture Gallery at the Botanical Gardens The Arts Council of Mendocino County and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens partner to present rotating exhibitions of sculpture on the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. The sculpture gallery features a collection of artwork for sale. Sculpture Gallery A...

02/21/2025