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Intersection for the Arts
Intersection for the Arts is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to supporting artists and cultural workers through various programs that promote inclusivity and social change.
Overview
What Intersection for the Arts does
What Intersection for the Arts is
Intersection for the Arts is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to supporting artists and cultural workers through various programs that promote inclusivity and social change.
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 1965
- Approximate age
- About 61 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- March 19, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Intersection for the Arts as a community
Community overview
Intersection for the Arts is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, founded in 1965. It is dedicated to providing resources and support to artists and cultural workers, facilitating the growth of creative and cultural projects.
Community focus
Intersection for the Arts offers fiscal sponsorship, coworking space, event space, and professional development programs. It serves a diverse range of artists and organizations across various disciplines, including visual arts, performance, and arts education. The organization aims to empower artists at different stages of their careers.
Member value
Members receive access to resources and support tailored for artists, including business skills training, financial planning workshops, and leadership programs specifically for BIPOC artists. They also benefit from networking opportunities and logistical support for accounting and grant management.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 140
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community and bootcamp
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
Intersection for the Arts hosts a series of public events called Intersect SF, which explores the intersection of arts, culture, and community in various neighborhoods across San Francisco.
Notable members
Notable members include Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area, Aviva Arts, Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network, Emerging Arts Professionals, and Epiphany Dance Theater.
Common questions
What to know about Intersection for the Arts
Upseed classifies Intersection for the Arts under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 19, 2026
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