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ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County)
@artsccc.bsky.social
A coalition of cultural leaders whose mission is a strong and sustainable arts foundation built on equity for Contra Costa County.

www.artscontracosta.com
The CCCOE has just announced the release of their strategic plan! Follow the links below to learn more!

Links:
www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-...
issuu.com/cccoe/docs/s...
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Last winter, ARTSCCC had the honor of attending Strategic Planning meetings organized by Tracy McManus of the Contra Costa Office of Education (CCCOE) to find how to best serve the Contra Costa arts education community through Prop. 28.
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM

REMINDER!
No Classes: Monday, December 22nd – Wednesday, December 31st
Last Class: Thursday, December 18th
Classes Resume: Monday, January 5th, 2026

We can’t wait to see you all in the New Year!
December 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Read more on the ITC student who is expected to become California’s first incarcerated young person to graduate from a UC school

Links:
www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/06/i...
www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco...
www.youtube.com/watch?si=NRr...
undergroundscholars.berkeley.edu/itc
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We are thankful to the Contra Costa ACH Stewardship Team for bringing us together and hosting such a wholesome event!

Links:
contracostatogether.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Contra Costa together hosted a wonderful event that united grantees from various sectors and emphasized the importance of collaboration, interdependence, and safety in expressing ideas.
December 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
December 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Links:
www.poetryoutloud.org
tortillaselmolino.com

For more information, email: bdeeppoetry@gmail.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Through his mentorship in these workshops, Donté has made a meaningful impact on youth lives, helping them develop skills for personal growth, team building, educational, and professional opportunities. Learn more about Donte's work here: artscontracosta.com/programs/.
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM

We are proud to work with Donté through our Poetry Series Program at John A. Davis Juvenile Hall in Martinez, as well as our Youth Arts Connection workshops at Contra Costa Libraries in Brentwood & Antioch.
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
His work explores the vulnerability of Black masculinity, his own poetic journey toward purpose, clarity, and the evolution of self, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. Learn more about "We Cry Freedom" here: fmpublishing.us/products/wec....
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The amount you donate, no matter how big or small, means the world to us. We will continue being a champion for the arts with everyone's help!

#GivingTuesday #ContraCosta #ARTSCONTRACOSTA Links:
linktr.ee/_artsccc
donate.mazloweb.com/donate/6UBJe...
mailchi.mp/artsccc/givi...
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
By providing youth meals, we remove a barrier, ensuring that every youth can fully engage, feel safe, and focus on building life skills for their future in this stable, creative environment.
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
. In the meantime, enjoy some shots from our reception last February. We look forward to celebrating again next year!

Links:
www.aotad.org
www.irenebeekain.com
AOTD
www.aotad.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM