Greater Bay Area Arts Coalition
Building regional power for the arts & culture ecosystem.
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About the Coalition
The Greater Bay Area Arts Coalition (GBAC) is a regional network of artists, culture bearers, creative workers, organizers, and leaders working across public, private, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors.
We are dedicated to advancing arts and culture advocacy through a community-driven approach that uplifts grassroots leadership, self-determination, and strategic policy engagement.
Founded in 2022, our regional coalition aims to strengthen Greater Bay Area communities by:
Centering the voices of under-represented arts and culture leaders
Shaping strategic arts, cultural, and community development advocacy agendas
Building bridges between grassroots movements and policymakers
Shaping concrete recommendations that can inform policy implementation.
Ensuring artists and cultural workers have a voice in decision-making spaces
Strengthening connections across public, private, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
Values
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Live with Integrity
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Cultivate and Nurture Belonging
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Invest in Joy
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Advance Justice
GBAC is looking for advocates ready to build collective power by centering the lived experiences and systemic realities of the communities represented by our coalition. Together, we influence and shape advocacy priority areas and policy.
If you're ready to co-create meaningful change—join us!
Advocacy and Policy Priorities
Invest in artists and community-rooted organizations
Focus on equitable funding, capacity building, and thriving wages for artists and cultural workers to support their growth and sustainability.
Integrate arts and culture into regional development
Advocate for the inclusion of artists and arts and cultural organizations in economic planning, workforce development, and affordable housing initiatives to build community resilience.
