Independent Arts & Media
@indyartssf.bsky.social
Independent Arts & Media (IAM) is a fiscal sponsor that believes diverse voices and free expression are a cultural necessity.
Looking for a creative community in San Francisco?
Join us for a networking event for Bay Area creators to connect, collaborate, and grow. Find new collaborators and spark creative ideas!
Drinks and light bites will be provided.🍸
Register here: bit.ly/46ClDhq
#communitymixer #indieartssf
Join us for a networking event for Bay Area creators to connect, collaborate, and grow. Find new collaborators and spark creative ideas!
Drinks and light bites will be provided.🍸
Register here: bit.ly/46ClDhq
#communitymixer #indieartssf
Building Art Through Community Mixer - Fall 2026
A community networking event for Bay Area creators to connect, collaborate, and grow.
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August 31, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Looking for a creative community in San Francisco?
Join us for a networking event for Bay Area creators to connect, collaborate, and grow. Find new collaborators and spark creative ideas!
Drinks and light bites will be provided.🍸
Register here: bit.ly/46ClDhq
#communitymixer #indieartssf
Join us for a networking event for Bay Area creators to connect, collaborate, and grow. Find new collaborators and spark creative ideas!
Drinks and light bites will be provided.🍸
Register here: bit.ly/46ClDhq
#communitymixer #indieartssf
IAM project Underground Rainbow Experiment proudly presents “The First Time I Saw Me: Stories of Black Trans Emergence (TFTISM),” a collectively written choreopoem by over 10 BTGNC folks from around the country and world.🌎
Tickets available now at to tinyurl.com/TFTISM
Tickets available now at to tinyurl.com/TFTISM
The Lower Bottom Playaz Presents: THE FIRST TIME I SAW ME
Tickets are available now! Dates: Sep 18 - Sep 20 2026
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August 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM
IAM project Underground Rainbow Experiment proudly presents “The First Time I Saw Me: Stories of Black Trans Emergence (TFTISM),” a collectively written choreopoem by over 10 BTGNC folks from around the country and world.🌎
Tickets available now at to tinyurl.com/TFTISM
Tickets available now at to tinyurl.com/TFTISM
Are you new to fundraising or looking to deepen existing funder connections?
This interactive workshop on grant funding will help you shift from chasing grants to building lasting grant maker relationships.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1996527508...
This interactive workshop on grant funding will help you shift from chasing grants to building lasting grant maker relationships.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1996527508...
August 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Are you new to fundraising or looking to deepen existing funder connections?
This interactive workshop on grant funding will help you shift from chasing grants to building lasting grant maker relationships.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1996527508...
This interactive workshop on grant funding will help you shift from chasing grants to building lasting grant maker relationships.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1996527508...
Leave the stress of work behind in this in-person #WellnessSession for artists and art administrators, led by holistic wellness & education specialist Nekia Wright of IAM project Afrolistic.
No meditation experience needed. Register here: bit.ly/4xTDkF9
#soundbath #meditation #indieartssf
No meditation experience needed. Register here: bit.ly/4xTDkF9
#soundbath #meditation #indieartssf
August 19, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Leave the stress of work behind in this in-person #WellnessSession for artists and art administrators, led by holistic wellness & education specialist Nekia Wright of IAM project Afrolistic.
No meditation experience needed. Register here: bit.ly/4xTDkF9
#soundbath #meditation #indieartssf
No meditation experience needed. Register here: bit.ly/4xTDkF9
#soundbath #meditation #indieartssf
Get ready for 3 weeks of clowning around with IAM project State of Play!🤡This September join State of Play for Somatic Clown 1, Somatic Clown 2, & Snow WUT?! workshops.
All levels welcome.🤹♂️
www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clow...
www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clow...
www.stateofplay.space/snow-wut
All levels welcome.🤹♂️
www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clow...
www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clow...
www.stateofplay.space/snow-wut
August 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Get ready for 3 weeks of clowning around with IAM project State of Play!🤡This September join State of Play for Somatic Clown 1, Somatic Clown 2, & Snow WUT?! workshops.
All levels welcome.🤹♂️
www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clow...
www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clow...
www.stateofplay.space/snow-wut
All levels welcome.🤹♂️
www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clow...
www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clow...
www.stateofplay.space/snow-wut
Explore IAM’s September offerings, starting with a rejuvenating #wellness session, funding workshop, and vibrant #communitymixer, followed by an SF Arts Commission info session, later in the month. There’s something for everyone at these upcoming events!
RSVP here: artsandmedia.net/events-workshops
RSVP here: artsandmedia.net/events-workshops
August 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Explore IAM’s September offerings, starting with a rejuvenating #wellness session, funding workshop, and vibrant #communitymixer, followed by an SF Arts Commission info session, later in the month. There’s something for everyone at these upcoming events!
RSVP here: artsandmedia.net/events-workshops
RSVP here: artsandmedia.net/events-workshops
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Our 2027 poetry series is open for submissions!
We're looking for full-length collections of contemporary poetry:
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We're looking for full-length collections of contemporary poetry:
redogrereview.submittable.com/submit
June 19, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Our 2027 poetry series is open for submissions!
We're looking for full-length collections of contemporary poetry:
redogrereview.submittable.com/submit
We're looking for full-length collections of contemporary poetry:
redogrereview.submittable.com/submit
At IAM, we stand with LGBTQIA+ communities year round, but in June we get extra loud and CELEBRATE! Let’s come together this month to center queer joy and promote equality and inclusion for everyone.
Check out these Pride related events hosted by our fabulous Affiliates.
#PrideMonth
Check out these Pride related events hosted by our fabulous Affiliates.
#PrideMonth
June 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
At IAM, we stand with LGBTQIA+ communities year round, but in June we get extra loud and CELEBRATE! Let’s come together this month to center queer joy and promote equality and inclusion for everyone.
Check out these Pride related events hosted by our fabulous Affiliates.
#PrideMonth
Check out these Pride related events hosted by our fabulous Affiliates.
#PrideMonth
Thank you, Fleishhacker Foundation! We're grateful to receive this multi-year support, which helps us to further uplift artists and creators of all kinds. What an honor to stand alongside this dedicated group of Bay Area arts service organizations. #fleishhackerfoundation
May 26, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Thank you, Fleishhacker Foundation! We're grateful to receive this multi-year support, which helps us to further uplift artists and creators of all kinds. What an honor to stand alongside this dedicated group of Bay Area arts service organizations. #fleishhackerfoundation
Build your #brandidentity with help from the pros at this immersive event presented by Independent Arts & Media and The Ruby.
You’ll make connections w diverse #marketing and #brandingprofessionals who can help support your next steps!
RSVP here: artsandmedia.net/events-workshops
You’ll make connections w diverse #marketing and #brandingprofessionals who can help support your next steps!
RSVP here: artsandmedia.net/events-workshops
April 23, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Build your #brandidentity with help from the pros at this immersive event presented by Independent Arts & Media and The Ruby.
You’ll make connections w diverse #marketing and #brandingprofessionals who can help support your next steps!
RSVP here: artsandmedia.net/events-workshops
You’ll make connections w diverse #marketing and #brandingprofessionals who can help support your next steps!
RSVP here: artsandmedia.net/events-workshops
April 23, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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In 2-part this workshop series with @indyartssf.bsky.social , Midori shares how she built a thriving Patreon that supports both her creative practice and a global learning community.
➡️ Part 1 (Virtual): Thursday, April 9th | 2-4pm (PT)
➡️ Part 2 (In-person): Friday, April 10th | 5:30-7:30pm (PT)
➡️ Part 1 (Virtual): Thursday, April 9th | 2-4pm (PT)
➡️ Part 2 (In-person): Friday, April 10th | 5:30-7:30pm (PT)
April 8, 2026 at 1:01 AM
In 2-part this workshop series with @indyartssf.bsky.social , Midori shares how she built a thriving Patreon that supports both her creative practice and a global learning community.
➡️ Part 1 (Virtual): Thursday, April 9th | 2-4pm (PT)
➡️ Part 2 (In-person): Friday, April 10th | 5:30-7:30pm (PT)
➡️ Part 1 (Virtual): Thursday, April 9th | 2-4pm (PT)
➡️ Part 2 (In-person): Friday, April 10th | 5:30-7:30pm (PT)
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In this 2 part workshop series with @indyartssf.bsky.social , Midori shares how she built a thriving Patreon that supports both her creative practice and her global learning community.
🗓 Part 1 (Virtual)
Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT
📍 Zoom
🗓 Part 1 (Virtual)
Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT
📍 Zoom
March 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In this 2 part workshop series with @indyartssf.bsky.social , Midori shares how she built a thriving Patreon that supports both her creative practice and her global learning community.
🗓 Part 1 (Virtual)
Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT
📍 Zoom
🗓 Part 1 (Virtual)
Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT
📍 Zoom
Facilitated by Kelly Baker, our Running a Fundraising Campaign workshop will discuss the nuts and bolts of running a Giving Tuesday campaign. For more details and to RSVP visit bit.ly/4qwonpo
#givingtuesday
#givingtuesday
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Facilitated by Kelly Baker, our Running a Fundraising Campaign workshop will discuss the nuts and bolts of running a Giving Tuesday campaign. For more details and to RSVP visit bit.ly/4qwonpo
#givingtuesday
#givingtuesday
Mark your calendar, friends!💜💛🖤💜 for NOV 14-15! More info at @diamondwavearts.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Mark your calendar, friends!💜💛🖤💜 for NOV 14-15! More info at @diamondwavearts.bsky.social
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Our new exhibition opens on November 9, 2025, "Water Changes Rock. We Are Here.”
Featuring San Antonio based guest artist Courtney Wynn Sheets.
@courtneywynn.bsky.social @sftslodge.bsky.social
@indyartssf.bsky.social
Featuring San Antonio based guest artist Courtney Wynn Sheets.
@courtneywynn.bsky.social @sftslodge.bsky.social
@indyartssf.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Our new exhibition opens on November 9, 2025, "Water Changes Rock. We Are Here.”
Featuring San Antonio based guest artist Courtney Wynn Sheets.
@courtneywynn.bsky.social @sftslodge.bsky.social
@indyartssf.bsky.social
Featuring San Antonio based guest artist Courtney Wynn Sheets.
@courtneywynn.bsky.social @sftslodge.bsky.social
@indyartssf.bsky.social
Learn how to use budgets as a tool to advocate for yourself & your ORG in our SFAC Grant Workshop: Your Budget is Your Vision! facilitated by Jericha Senyak
👉Intended for SF-based arts + cultural organizations.🦋
👉Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 6:00pm; Virtual Workshop
RSVP here: bit.ly/3J3cZ3v
👉Intended for SF-based arts + cultural organizations.🦋
👉Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 6:00pm; Virtual Workshop
RSVP here: bit.ly/3J3cZ3v
October 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Learn how to use budgets as a tool to advocate for yourself & your ORG in our SFAC Grant Workshop: Your Budget is Your Vision! facilitated by Jericha Senyak
👉Intended for SF-based arts + cultural organizations.🦋
👉Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 6:00pm; Virtual Workshop
RSVP here: bit.ly/3J3cZ3v
👉Intended for SF-based arts + cultural organizations.🦋
👉Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 6:00pm; Virtual Workshop
RSVP here: bit.ly/3J3cZ3v
THIS THURSDAY, OCT 9 @ 6pm at 344 Fell St, IAM affiliate Proud Sutter x Bay Area visual artist Jon Harrison present Still Here: Images of Resilience & Memory, a public photography exhibition + short film preview celebrating Black life and identity in the rural South.
Register here: bit.ly/3WpMMPF
Register here: bit.ly/3WpMMPF
Still Here, Images of Resilience and Memory: Community Art & Film Fundraiser
Still Here: Images of Resilience and Memory is a public photography exhibition and short film preview celebrating Black life, identity, and intergenerational memory in the rural South. This immersive ...
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October 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
THIS THURSDAY, OCT 9 @ 6pm at 344 Fell St, IAM affiliate Proud Sutter x Bay Area visual artist Jon Harrison present Still Here: Images of Resilience & Memory, a public photography exhibition + short film preview celebrating Black life and identity in the rural South.
Register here: bit.ly/3WpMMPF
Register here: bit.ly/3WpMMPF
Tomorrow, OCT 8, join us for our Taxes for Artists & Independent Producers workshop, designed + led by Amy Smith. This workshop will help you prepare for filing your taxes, with or without the help of a paid preparer & provide an overview of tax issues affecting artists. bit.ly/46HKema #taxworkshop
October 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Tomorrow, OCT 8, join us for our Taxes for Artists & Independent Producers workshop, designed + led by Amy Smith. This workshop will help you prepare for filing your taxes, with or without the help of a paid preparer & provide an overview of tax issues affecting artists. bit.ly/46HKema #taxworkshop
Shruti Abhishek presents As You Are - new Dance-Theatre work.
September 12th, 13th & 14th | BAM HOUSE, Oakland (1540 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612)
Tickets here: www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-low...
September 12th, 13th & 14th | BAM HOUSE, Oakland (1540 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612)
Tickets here: www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-low...
September 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Shruti Abhishek presents As You Are - new Dance-Theatre work.
September 12th, 13th & 14th | BAM HOUSE, Oakland (1540 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612)
Tickets here: www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-low...
September 12th, 13th & 14th | BAM HOUSE, Oakland (1540 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612)
Tickets here: www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-low...
IAM & the Dandelion Arts Finance Training Program are seeking Bay Area artists, cultural workers, culture bearers, community-rooted creatives who are ready to re-imagine the role of money in their lives and movements.🌱
Learn more about the program and how to apply here: bit.ly/3I0Lfw4
Learn more about the program and how to apply here: bit.ly/3I0Lfw4
Dandelion Arts Finance Training Program | Independent Arts & Media
Apply for the next Dandelion Re-Generation Cohort by September 15, 2025! The Dandelion Arts Finance Training Program is seeking Bay Area artists, media-makers, cultural workers, culture bearers, commu...
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September 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM
IAM & the Dandelion Arts Finance Training Program are seeking Bay Area artists, cultural workers, culture bearers, community-rooted creatives who are ready to re-imagine the role of money in their lives and movements.🌱
Learn more about the program and how to apply here: bit.ly/3I0Lfw4
Learn more about the program and how to apply here: bit.ly/3I0Lfw4