Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center's SHARE OF THE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Program provides discounted and free access for low-income community members and special needs groups to attend and paritcipate in arts, cultural, and educational programs at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
Through partnerships with the City of Simi Valley, California Arts Council, and generous donors we strive to make live arts experiences part of everyone’s lives. Through inclusive access, we provide experiences that can spark an interest, ignite a passion, and shape a future without limits.
Our Share the Arts Scholarship program offers partial or full scholarships to qualified members of the community who may otherwise not be able to participate in arts events.
To qualify for our SHARE THE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP program, applicants must prove financial need or other qualifying factors such as having special needs as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
SHARE THE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be considered either low-income according to the 2023 low income limits established by the US Census, or be considered part of a special needs group of individuals.
- Must submit a 1-3 sentence written description of 1) how the applicant fits within a special needs group and 2) how the applicant will benefit from engaging in an arts & cultural experience.
- If accepted, application is good for the specific workshop or camp. Applicants are welcome to reapply for future YAP programs.
- Full and partial scholarships are available through our Share the Arts Scholarship program. Please indicate on the forms which you are requesting.
- SHARE THE ARTS programs are open to all ages including seniors, students, youth and adults.
Once your application is received, please allow up to two weeks for a response from a Cultural Arts Center Team Member.