San Benito County Arts Council

The San Benito County Arts Council is an entrepreneurial, nimble, collaborative nonprofit that provides arts programming and serves as a connector, investor, advocate and leader for the arts in San Benito County. Founded in 2006, the Arts Council is anchored by a dynamic, energetic and committed staff and Board of Directors supported by a growing number of people and organizations that includes st

ate and local government, school districts at the County Office of Education, private and public foundations, individuals and businesses. The San Benito County Arts Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Hollister, California. We operate 2 art spaces in downtown Hollister and a dynamic team of 11 employees. OUR VALUES
Diversity: we seek to represent and include all members of our community. Collaboration: we strive to develop sustainable and authentic relationships that become the foundation on which all of our successful collaborative efforts are built. Leadership: we seek to lead transformational change through the arts by catalyzing people, communities and spaces. Commitment to Excellence and Effectiveness: we aim for the highest quality and excellence in everything we do. OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES
The Arts Council’s signature programs and services include:

Arts in Education; Exhibiting and Presenting; Grantmaking; Creative Placemaking; and Professional Development and Capacity Building.