SINCE 1965

Providing Artists
With Resources
To Grow

Our program offers a dynamic blend of tailored support, leading-edge resources, and collaborative opportunities as we harness the collective wisdom of artists teaching artists. Dive into a transformative journey that promises to empower, inspire, and elevate your artistic vision.

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Take creative projects to the next level. Get access to funding and expert staff support.

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Dive into our Artist Empowerment Program and empower, inspire, and elevate your artistic vision.

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Meet Our Members
“Intersection doesn’t just provide us with the logistical support for accounting and grant management, they keep us connected with other arts organizations in our community so that we can all work together make sure the arts are valued in San Francisco and the Bay Area.”

Todd Berman

Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area
“Through the support of Intersection, I’ve received numerous grants for my creative work and curatorial projects. These grants have also enabled me to support collaborating artists, thus spreading the support to the larger arts community. I’m grateful for Intersection in helping me make my dreams and aspirations real.”

SARAH KLEIN

SARAH KLEIN PROJECTS
“Arts Ed Matters has been fiscally sponsored by Intersection since 2011. We LOVE Intersection. Their fiscal sponsorship, professional support, strategic planning, and space rentals have all been instrumental in the growth and expansion of our work and outreach. We simply could not exist without Intersection!”

Michelle Holdt

Arts Ed Matters
“As an independent artist and founder I’m constantly spread thin, but Intersection gives me the tools and resources to feel supported and keep my head above water. Intersection goes above and beyond and I appreciate it every single day.”

Anna Smith

The Quinan Street Project
“Intersection has galvanized our organization to focus on what matters and build our professional capacities. ”

Justin Hoover

Collective Action Studio

 

Who we are

Intersection for the Arts is a bedrock Bay Area arts nonprofit that’s dedicated to helping artists grow. Our staff provides people with useful resources to realize creative and cultural projects. We’re a passionate team of artists helping artists.

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Intersection for the Arts

4 months ago

Intersection for the Arts
This Friday, January 30th, Intersection will be closed in solidarity with those impacted by recent events in Minneapolis and by immigration enforcement. We remain committed to the care, dignity, and the collective well-being of our community. In moments like these, rest is not retreat—it is resistance. May we slow down, look out for one another, and hold our shared humanity with intention. ... See MoreSee Less

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Intersection for the Arts

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Intersection for the Arts
We’re still carrying the energy from this gathering. 💛At a significant moment for the arts, the Bay Area Arts & Culture Collaboration Summit affirmed the power of artists and culture workers and planted seeds for collaboration. Visionaries from across the sector shared their models, bright spots, challenges, and aspirations—weaving together a collective story. It was a beautiful reminder of the power of walking together at this moment, within a movement. Intersection's Executive Director, Yesenia Sanchez, presented on Fiscal Sponsorship as a shared economy business model for the arts that increases the potential for diversity, equity, collaboration, and support during these turbulent times.Deep gratitude to the brilliant speakers for generously sharing their vision and expertise: Kristen Jacobson, Anne Huang, Olivia Malabuyo Tablante, Rebecca Fitton, Gabrielle Christian, David Blazevich, Shafer Mazow, Kevin Nelson, Sarah Williams, Charlotte Wheeler, Meghan Crosby-Jolliffe, Margot Melcon, Anna Shneiderman, Zakiya Harris, Cristine Kelly, Esailama Artry-Diouf, BK Williams, Rashida Chase, Liz O’Malley, Lori Fogarty, JK Fowler, and Julie Baker.And thank you to @Oakstop for hosting us and holding space for connection and possibility.We’re excited to keep building—together. ... See MoreSee Less

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Looking to take your arts project to the next level? 🎨✨The deadline to submit a fiscal sponsorship application for consideration in Intersection for the Arts’ Spring Cohort is January 25, 2026. Applicants will be notified of next steps in early March.Join our dynamic, thriving arts community! ⁠If your project is at the Intersection of arts, culture, and community, our fiscal sponsorship program empowers you with resources and knowledge to actualize your vision.What is fiscal sponsorship?It’s a partnership where a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (“the fiscal sponsor”) extends its tax-exempt status to mission-aligned projects—opening access to grants and tax-deductible contributions.Not quite ready? No problem.Applications for our Summer Cohort will be due March 22, 2026, with notifications in early May.Learn more at www.theintersection.org/fiscal#FiscalSponsorship #BayAreaArtists #CreativeSupport #ArtsFunding #IntersectionForTheArts ... See MoreSee Less

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Intersection for the Arts respectfully acknowledges that we are based in Yelamu: the traditional, unceded lands of the Ohlone people. We pay our respects to elders both past and present.