The Rainin Foundation envisions a world where Bay Area artists thrive. Our work is rooted in the belief that we can achieve greater impact when we partner with others, share knowledge and leverage resources.
We believe that visionary artists push the boundaries of creative expression, tell diverse stories and reflect on contemporary issues relevant to ourselves and the world around us.
By seeding innovative ideas, investigating practices, examining new models of support and collaborating across sectors, we hope to remove barriers to unleash creativity. Our partnership with grantmaking intermediaries allows our funding to operate closer to the ground, as we share power and decision-making with trusted aligned partners in the community.
Arts Program Snapshot
Arts Grants
We fund artists working in dance, film, public space and theater, and encourage experimentation that boldly moves the field forward.
Arts Initiatives
We aim to support artists in ways that will sustain their creative practice in the Bay Area and serve our communities.
Arts Learnings
We invest in research to better understand the Bay Area arts landscape and what artists are facing.
Arts News & Stories
04/29/2026 | Arts
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for our Open Spaces Program from May 13 through June 10, 2026.
04/22/2026 | Arts
Meet the 2026 Rainin Fellows: Cece Carpio (Public Space), Sarah Crowell (Dance), Danny Duncan (Theater) and Cheryl Dunye (Film).
03/25/2026 | Arts
Three Foundation grantees share how they are building collective power through policy and advocacy, housing stability and a new cooperative model.
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