We are pleased to announce that Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s Donor Circle for the Arts Fund is inviting grant requests from emerging artists and arts groups in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Our goal is to encourage the creation and appreciation of professional quality artistic works that reflect the diverse cultural communities of the Silicon Valley region.

Grants are available for a wide range of artistic disciplines and will range from $2,500 to $5,000. For further details about this grant opportunity, including guidelines, eligibility and the grant request process, please read the following:

• 2008 Donor Circle for the Arts Grant Opportunity (pdf)
• 2008 Donor Circle for the Arts Grant Request Form (pdf)
• 2008 Donor Circle for the Arts Grant Request Form (doc)

If you believe you are eligible and you wish to submit a grant request, we invite you to attend an information session:

Date: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, 2440 West El Camino Real, Mountain View.

Please respond to Lisa Snider, donorcircleforthearts@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5534.

Please note: Grant requests are due Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, and recipients will be notified at the end of December.

Thank you for your interest and for your creativity, which deeply enriches our community.