Services

Santa Clarita is home to a flourishing arts scene featuring public art pieces and youth arts education programs.
The City of Santa Clarita administers an arts grants program and provides information and assistance to artists
and cultural organizations through the New Heights: Artist Development Workshops.
From popular musicians and classic plays to art galleries and historic tours, you will find it all in Santa Clarita.

Calls For Artists

The City of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events Office and Santa Clarita Arts Commission seek entries
throughout the year for various visual and performing arts projects. From our many gallery spaces
to the public trailheads, our sidewalk poetry project, augmented reality, permanent and temporary,
there are opportunities for every type of artist. Please check here for ongoing opportunities to showcase
your talent.

Business for Artists Conference

Newhallywood Silent Film Festival

Film’s “Silent Era” lasted roughly from 1895 to 1930. During this time thousands of dialogue-free films
were shot in Southern California, many in the area around Newhall in the Santa Clarita Valley. The third
annual Newhallywood Silent Film Festival honors Charlie Chaplin and F.W. Murnau. This free 3-day event
is scheduled for February 18-20, 2022. You can also still view the virtual event from 2021 which highlighted
‘Scandals and Tragedies.’

Arts Organization

The Santa Clarita Valley is home to many nonprofit organizations that provide opportunities,
support, and professional association to artists in the area. Theatre, music, visual arts, and dance
are available for both children and adults.

ARTober

In celebration of October being National Arts and Humanities Month, the City of Santa Clarita hosts
ARTober every year, offering free arts and humanities festivities throughout the month of October
throughtout the City of Santa Clarita. ARTober is a full-month celebration of the Arts and you can
expect theatre, artist receptions, music, movies, outdoor events and more.

Grants

The Community Services and Arts Grants Programs are designated to assist community-based, nonprofit organizations with providing community services and art activities, programs and events for Santa Clarita residents. The program provides funding assistance primarily for services to, or directly benefiting, residents living in the City of Santa Clarita.

Resources

Here is a list of local, regional and national Professional Development and Advocacy Resources.

Creative Directory

The Creative Directory is a resource for community members to find local art instruction, working artists, and other creative services. Sign up for our e-notify mailing list to receive updates on new listings. The City does not endorse any of the business or individuals listed on the creative directory.