Donate

In memory of John Machado, we invite you to honor his legacy and support his passion for the arts by donating to The Arts Area. Your contribution will help sustain and promote the organization he founded, which has provided countless opportunities for artistic expression and community engagement. Please consider donating in lieu of flowers and cards to help us continue John's mission and ensure his vision thrives for years to come.

Your generous donation provides the foundation for our mission to develop and support economic sustainability and equitable access in the creative industries of San Bernardino, Riverside, and East Los Angeles Counties. This is a long-term commitment to vitalize artistic and cultural awareness, stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship, and reassert a sense of hope, pride, and accomplishment in our local creative communities. Together with your help we can all make a difference.

Advocate

We believe that creativity and arts education are essential to building the society we all want to be a part of. From improved student engagement to increased academic achievement, the benefits of a creative education have profound and lasting impact on K-12 students. It's time for us to join together to ensure that every student receives the quality arts education they deserve. Join us in coordinating local arts education advocacy efforts in your K-12 public school district.

Volunteer

Every day, dedicated volunteers help us support the arts of our inland region. Work with our staff, local artists, educators, and partner organizations to enliven the arts in your community. There are so many ways you can help as a volunteer - from donating your time to support arts programing to providing professional business services. We know that we could not do everything we do without you, our extraordinary, dedicated volunteers. You are so important to the mission of our organization!

Join

Join the largest and fastest growing professional arts network of the Greater Inland Empire, serving San Bernardino, Riverside, and East Los Angeles Counties. Include your creative goods and services on your personalized page in the Arts Directory, place your organization or business on the Cultural Asset Map, add your events to the Arts Calendar, post and search for creative opportunities on the Jobs Board, access fiscal sponsorship and professional support services, and more. All for free.