Art grant program accepting applications in San Diego/Imperial counties

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – A grant program for artists and cultural

practitioners through the city of San Diego and regional partners went live

Feb. 15.

The program is funded through a $4.75 million California Creative

Corps grant from the California Arts Council, and will grant recipients funds

to “develop artistic content and carry out public campaigns that increase

regional awareness of issues impacting San Diego and Imperial counties,

including public health, energy and water conservation, climate mitigation,

civic engagement and social justice matters,'' a city statement said.

“The Far South/Borde...