Open Spaces Program
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Program funds temporary, community-engaged public art projects in San Francisco and Oakland that foster artist collaboration and activate public spaces.
Funder: Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Due Dates: May 13, 2026 (Stage One opens) | June 10, 2026 (Stage One deadline) | July 27, 2026 (Stage Two opens, by invitation) | August 27, 2026 (Stage Two deadline, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Development Support: $15,000–$20,000 | Production Support: $100,000–$175,000 (24-month period)
Summary: Supports temporary, place-based public art projects that engage communities in San Francisco and Oakland through artist-driven collaborations.
Key Information: At least one-third of grant funds must go to artists or direct project expenses; applications must be submitted via the GivingData online portal.
Description
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Program funds temporary, community-engaged public art projects in San Francisco and Oakland, California. The program is designed to support ambitious, risk-taking projects that foster collaboration between artists, communities, and nonprofit organizations. Projects may be multidisciplinary, utilize diverse media or technology, and must be place-based, activating public spaces in ways that are relevant and accessible to local communities. The program offers two grant tracks: Development Support (for early-stage planning and research) and Production Support (for implementation and public presentation).
