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How can arts & culture help shape the future of San Bernardino’s economy?

Join us for the Creative Economy Mayoral and First Ward Candidate Forums happening May 26th (Mayoral) and May 28th (First Ward) at Garcia Center for the Arts.

Hear directly from Mayoral and First Ward City Council candidates as they discuss their vision for:
✨ Arts & culture citywide
✨ Economic development
✨ Neighborhood revitalization
✨ Community identity and Cultural Districts
✨ Creative workforce opportunities and Youth Pathways

This forum brings together artists, creatives, educators, small businesses, local organizations, and residents for an important conversation about the future of our city and neighborhoods if we invest in Arts.

Mayoral Forum - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
First Ward Forum - Thursday, May 28, 2026

Candidates arrive at 5:30 PM 
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Garcia Center for the Arts
536 W 11th St, San Bernardino, CA 92410

Hosted by the San Bernardino Arts Collaborative with community partners ICUC (@icucpico) and Inland Empire Prism Collective (@ieprismcollective)

Free admission • RSVP encouraged

SB Arts Collaborative Members:
San Bernardino Generation Now • Garcia Center for the Arts • Arts Connection – Arts Council of San Bernardino County • Creative Grounds • Three Little Blue Byrds • Westside Story (Freddy Calderon) • National Orange Show • Relicore • San Bernardino Arts Association • Semilla Sibs • Future First

#SanBernardino #inlandempire #creativeeconomy #civicengagement #votearts

How can arts & culture help shape the future of San Bernardino’s economy?

Join us for the Creative Economy Mayoral and First Ward Candidate Forums happening May 26th (Mayoral) and May 28th (First Ward) at Garcia Center for the Arts.

Hear directly from Mayoral and First Ward City Council candidates as they discuss their vision for:
✨ Arts & culture citywide
✨ Economic development
✨ Neighborhood revitalization
✨ Community identity and Cultural Districts
✨ Creative workforce opportunities and Youth Pathways

This forum brings together artists, creatives, educators, small businesses, local organizations, and residents for an important conversation about the future of our city and neighborhoods if we invest in Arts.

Mayoral Forum - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
First Ward Forum - Thursday, May 28, 2026

Candidates arrive at 5:30 PM 
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Garcia Center for the Arts
536 W 11th St, San Bernardino, CA 92410

Hosted by the San Bernardino Arts Collaborative with community partners ICUC (@icucpico) and Inland Empire Prism Collective (@ieprismcollective)

Free admission • RSVP encouraged

SB Arts Collaborative Members:
San Bernardino Generation Now • Garcia Center for the Arts • Arts Connection – Arts Council of San Bernardino County • Creative Grounds • Three Little Blue Byrds • Westside Story (Freddy Calderon) • National Orange Show • Relicore • San Bernardino Arts Association • Semilla Sibs • Future First

#SanBernardino #inlandempire #creativeeconomy #civicengagement #votearts

Do you want a chance to WIN this piece titled “Angel” by @duan_and_only ? 🎨🖌️

Stop by our booth at @TheCheechCenter during @riversideartswalk TONIGHT and enter our FREE raffle for your chance to WIN! 🍀🖼️

Thank you Duan for letting us highlight you and your work at your studio @creatvegrounds . We can’t wait to see who takes this amazing piece home! 🧡

#AlturaCU #riversideartswalk #thecheech #riversideca #supportlocalartists

*The views and opinions expressed by our featured artist are solely those of the individual artist and do not necessarily represent the official views of Altura Credit Union.

FREESTYLE DANCE WORKSHOP at @creatvegrounds 👈🏾 MAY 4
6:00pm to 8:00pm 🚨🚨🚨✨

This is a freestyle movement workshop for all artists in all disciplines 🤜🏾🔥🤛🏾

ITS FREE 🙌🏾 COME THRU & LETS DANCE 🕺🏾 ✨

#CreativeGrounds #CommUNITY #Dance #SanBernardino #InlandEmpire

FREESTYLE DANCE WORKSHOP at @creatvegrounds 👈🏾 MAY 4
6:00pm to 8:00pm 🚨🚨🚨✨

This is a freestyle movement workshop for all artists in all disciplines 🤜🏾🔥🤛🏾

ITS FREE 🙌🏾 COME THRU & LETS DANCE 🕺🏾 ✨

#CreativeGrounds #CommUNITY #Dance #SanBernardino #InlandEmpire

FREESTYLE DANCE WORKSHOP at @creatvegrounds 👈🏾 MAY 4
6:00pm to 8:00pm 🚨🚨🚨✨

This is a freestyle movement workshop for all artists in all disciplines 🤜🏾🔥🤛🏾

ITS FREE 🙌🏾 COME THRU & LETS DANCE 🕺🏾 ✨

#CreativeGrounds #CommUNITY #Dance #SanBernardino #InlandEmpire

FREESTYLE DANCE WORKSHOP at @creatvegrounds 👈🏾 MAY 4
6:00pm to 8:00pm 🚨🚨🚨✨

This is a freestyle movement workshop for all artists in all disciplines 🤜🏾🔥🤛🏾

ITS FREE 🙌🏾 COME THRU & LETS DANCE 🕺🏾 ✨

#CreativeGrounds #CommUNITY #Dance #SanBernardino #InlandEmpire

FREESTYLE DANCE WORKSHOP at @creatvegrounds 👈🏾 MAY 4
6:00pm to 8:00pm 🚨🚨🚨✨

This is a freestyle movement workshop for all artists in all disciplines 🤜🏾🔥🤛🏾

ITS FREE 🙌🏾 COME THRU & LETS DANCE 🕺🏾 ✨

#CreativeGrounds #CommUNITY #Dance #SanBernardino #InlandEmpire

FREESTYLE DANCE WORKSHOP at @creatvegrounds 👈🏾 MAY 4
6:00pm to 8:00pm 🚨🚨🚨✨

This is a freestyle movement workshop for all artists in all disciplines 🤜🏾🔥🤛🏾

ITS FREE 🙌🏾 COME THRU & LETS DANCE 🕺🏾 ✨

#CreativeGrounds #CommUNITY #Dance #SanBernardino #InlandEmpire

FREESTYLE DANCE WORKSHOP at @creatvegrounds 👈🏾 MAY 4
6:00pm to 8:00pm 🚨🚨🚨✨

This is a freestyle movement workshop for all artists in all disciplines 🤜🏾🔥🤛🏾

ITS FREE 🙌🏾 COME THRU & LETS DANCE 🕺🏾 ✨

#CreativeGrounds #CommUNITY #Dance #SanBernardino #InlandEmpire

TODAY, THE INLAND EMPIRE STANDS UP. 📢

The wait is over. Today, the very hands that move this region are taking the streets. We are gathering in San Bernardino to turn our collective labor into an unstoppable force for justice. ✊🏽

This isn’t just a march, it is a declaration of our dignity and our power. We are the heartbeat of the IE, and today, we make sure the rhythm of our demands is felt across every city and corridor.

Bring your family, your neighbors, and your spirit. Let’s show what happens when we stand as one.

📍 555 W 6th St, San Bernardino
⏰ 1:30 PM 4:00 PM
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HOY, EL INLAND EMPIRE SE LEVANTA. 📢

La espera ha terminado. Hoy, las mismas manos que mueven esta región salen a la calle. Nos reunimos en San Bernardino para convertir nuestro trabajo colectivo en una fuerza imparable en favor de la justicia. ✊🏽

Esto no es solo una marcha, es una declaración de nuestra dignidad y nuestro poder. Somos el corazón del IE y, hoy, nos aseguraremos de que el ritmo de nuestras reivindicaciones se sienta en cada ciudad y cada calle.

Trae a tu familia, a tus vecinos. Demostremos lo que ocurre cuando nos mantenemos unidos.

📍 555 W 6th St, San Bernardino
⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

#sanbernardino #inlandempire

Thank you for helping build momentum for arts & culture in San Bernardino 🙌

We need your voice at the City Budget Workshop TOMORROW (April 29, 1:30 PM) happening at Feldheym Public Library (555 w 6th St, SB). Our goal: secure a $3M investment in arts & culture + continue pushing for city leadership to adopt the Arts & Culture Agenda & E St. Cultural District.

Take action:
• Submit a public comment (deadline: Wed, 12 PM)
• Or attend & speak (sign up before 1:30 PM)
Access script here:gcarts.link/sbarts

This is a critical moment—your voice makes the difference. Let’s show up strong 💥

— SB Arts Collaborative

#sanbernardino #inlandempire #sbartscollaborative #artsadvocacy #budgetadvocacy

At the recent SB City Arts Advocacy Community meeting, we discussed several important steps to advance the creative community and develop economic solutions that support a sustainable ecosystem for creatives in our city.

Here are the key points from the meeting:
- We reviewed the outcomes of our February meeting and discussed a list of five priorities that you helped identify.
- We outlined three specific requests based on these priorities and explored how we can collectively work to achieve them.
- We shared a calendar of important dates related to civic engagement throughout the city and related to arts advocacy.
- You suggested that we add three solutions to our requests for city council to help the city recognize potential opportunities.
- You also provided feedback on essential aspects of our requests, emphasizing the need to develop content that highlights both the potential and the necessity of these initiatives.

The meeting was very productive, and we are grateful for your participation. If you are interested in contributing to the growth of the local creative economy, please contact us. Join us in our efforts to uplift our city and work towards a better future.

We will soon post details from the meeting on our website, including links to all the information discussed. These efforts are community-led, and we appreciate your time and involvement. Thank you for your continued support. We value and appreciate you!

This work is being done in unity and partnership as an arts collaborative made of residents, local organizations and businesses. Including: San Bernardino Generation Now, Garcia Center for the Arts, Arts Connection - Arts Council of San Bernardino County, Creative Grounds, Three Little Blue Byrds, Westside Story (Freddy Calderon), National Orange Show, Relicore, San Bernardino Arts Association and Just San Bernardino. Partnerships with the city of San Bernardino’s Economic Development and Parks and Recreation Department.

At the recent SB City Arts Advocacy Community meeting, we discussed several important steps to advance the creative community and develop economic solutions that support a sustainable ecosystem for creatives in our city.

Here are the key points from the meeting:
- We reviewed the outcomes of our February meeting and discussed a list of five priorities that you helped identify.
- We outlined three specific requests based on these priorities and explored how we can collectively work to achieve them.
- We shared a calendar of important dates related to civic engagement throughout the city and related to arts advocacy.
- You suggested that we add three solutions to our requests for city council to help the city recognize potential opportunities.
- You also provided feedback on essential aspects of our requests, emphasizing the need to develop content that highlights both the potential and the necessity of these initiatives.

The meeting was very productive, and we are grateful for your participation. If you are interested in contributing to the growth of the local creative economy, please contact us. Join us in our efforts to uplift our city and work towards a better future.

We will soon post details from the meeting on our website, including links to all the information discussed. These efforts are community-led, and we appreciate your time and involvement. Thank you for your continued support. We value and appreciate you!

This work is being done in unity and partnership as an arts collaborative made of residents, local organizations and businesses. Including: San Bernardino Generation Now, Garcia Center for the Arts, Arts Connection - Arts Council of San Bernardino County, Creative Grounds, Three Little Blue Byrds, Westside Story (Freddy Calderon), National Orange Show, Relicore, San Bernardino Arts Association and Just San Bernardino. Partnerships with the city of San Bernardino’s Economic Development and Parks and Recreation Department.

At the recent SB City Arts Advocacy Community meeting, we discussed several important steps to advance the creative community and develop economic solutions that support a sustainable ecosystem for creatives in our city.

Here are the key points from the meeting:
- We reviewed the outcomes of our February meeting and discussed a list of five priorities that you helped identify.
- We outlined three specific requests based on these priorities and explored how we can collectively work to achieve them.
- We shared a calendar of important dates related to civic engagement throughout the city and related to arts advocacy.
- You suggested that we add three solutions to our requests for city council to help the city recognize potential opportunities.
- You also provided feedback on essential aspects of our requests, emphasizing the need to develop content that highlights both the potential and the necessity of these initiatives.

The meeting was very productive, and we are grateful for your participation. If you are interested in contributing to the growth of the local creative economy, please contact us. Join us in our efforts to uplift our city and work towards a better future.

We will soon post details from the meeting on our website, including links to all the information discussed. These efforts are community-led, and we appreciate your time and involvement. Thank you for your continued support. We value and appreciate you!

This work is being done in unity and partnership as an arts collaborative made of residents, local organizations and businesses. Including: San Bernardino Generation Now, Garcia Center for the Arts, Arts Connection - Arts Council of San Bernardino County, Creative Grounds, Three Little Blue Byrds, Westside Story (Freddy Calderon), National Orange Show, Relicore, San Bernardino Arts Association and Just San Bernardino. Partnerships with the city of San Bernardino’s Economic Development and Parks and Recreation Department.

Join the SB Arts Collaborative for a community gathering focused on arts advocacy and next steps for our city. Artists, cultural leaders, educators, and community members are invited to continue this important conversation taking place @solealleysb

Over the past months, our community has shared powerful ideas, challenges, and opportunities. Now, we move forward—transforming that feedback into a shared action plan and policy agenda that supports a thriving creative ecosystem.

✨ Let’s explore how arts & culture can drive:
• Economic opportunity
• Youth engagement
• Cultural equity
• Vibrant public spaces

This event is hosted by the San Bernardino Arts Collaborative—a cross-sector partnership of residents, organizations, and businesses working in unity.

🤝 Collaborative partners include:
@sbgennow @thegarciacenterforthearts @artsconnection_network @creatvegrounds @threelittlebluebyrds @a.westside.story @noscenter @realicorerealestate @sbvisualarts

City partners: @sbcityparksandrec @sbcityecondev

#SanBernardino #ArtsAdvocacy #SBArts #CreativeCommunity #ArtsAndCulture CommunityVoices InlandEmpireArts

FOOD #D'GEET?
Fri. June 5th
6pm-9pm