Building a Solidarity Economy
The Creative Aid Program is a mutual aid initiative rooted in the principles of community care, solidarity, and creative empowerment. This program provides local artists and community members access to free art materials, space to host creative events, and resources such as fresh produce from our garden.
By reducing financial and resource barriers, this program ensures that art remains accessible, nourishing, and integral to the cultural fabric of San Bernardino. Creative Aid offers event sponsorships, art materials, and free food as a holistic way to support the well-being of artists and to foster a solidarity economy at The Garcia Center for the Arts.
Providing Space for Creative Practices
SPONSORED SPACE
Free or subsidized use of Garcia Center rental spaces for arts and cultural events.
Program Highlights
Building a culture of solidarity.
Resource Equity
Provide access to materials, supplies, and event space for artists and community members to thrive in their creative and social practice.
Building Community
Supporting art-based community events that build collective identity and inclusive participation.
Artist Well-Being
Nourishing local artists through fresh foods grown at the GCA Culture Garden.
A Solidarity Economy
Cultivating a solidarity economy where resources circulate through generosity and care. Creating a culture that up-cycles materials and reduces waste.
Support With A Donation
Help us through a one-time or monthly donation to aid in building a mutual aid economy in San Bernardino. Every donation counts towards management cost of maintaining free supplies, our Culture garden programs and utilities for the free space utilized for arts and cultural programing.