Upstate Visual Arts Competitors

Artspace is America’s leader in artist-led community transformation. Our mission is to create, foster, and preserve affordable and sustainable space for artists and arts organizations. With headquarters in Minneapolis and offices in Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Seattle and Washington DC, Artspace runs a network of more than 50 affordable arts facilities in 20 states. Our facilities provide more than 1,500 affordable live/work units for artists and their families as well as a million square feet of non-residential space for artists, arts organizations and creative enterprises.

The Creative Alliance builds communities by bringing together artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds to experience spectacular arts programs and engage in the creative process. We provide support to area artists, promote Baltimore as a center for creative production, act as a positive force in our community, and advocate for cultural expression rooted in a sense of place.

At the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, we exist at the intersection of arts, culture, and community. Our mission is to serve as the cultural center of North County San Diego, bringing together our diverse community through the discovery, creation, and celebration of visual and performing arts. Situated on a dynamic campus, featuring a 1,523-seat Concert Hall, a 406-seat Center Theater, a visual arts museum, art and dance studios, and a conference center — we strive to be a gateway for artistic expression and cultural engagement. Our commitment to a stronger community reaches beyond performances to include an extensive education program and the production of free community events, such as: Jazz Jam Sessions, Holiday Tree Lighting, Day of the Dead, 4th of July festivities, and First Wednesdays musical performances. As a non-profit organization, we present a rich and diverse array of artistic and cultural offerings, aiming to enrich the lives of the community we serve. Through arts in education, quality programming, affordable rental facilities, and free community programs, The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, stands as a beacon of creativity, fostering a deep connection between the arts and our community. 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘞𝘌𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘍 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴.