Far South/Border North: Artists and Cultural Practitioners in Community is a California Creative Corps arts program to support artists and cultural practitioners working in service of the health and well-being of communities in San Diego and Imperial counties. Through Far South/Border North, 60 artists and cultural practitioners and 18 organizations received funding to participate in the program and develop public messaging campaigns to cultivate awareness, social cohesion, and connectivity, particularly in the region’s most impacted communities, contributing to health equity.
In 2024, the Far South/Border North artists, cultural practitioners, and organizations implemented 71 campaigns across 20 sectors, from education and healthcare to environment and transportation and various artistic and creative forms, from performing arts, visual arts, and literature to music, film, and media. Their work involved 700 artists, created 940 jobs, and engaged people across 37 zip codes in the region’s most disproportionately impacted communities. These projects brought awareness to urgent issues shaping our region today – including public health, civic engagement, climate, and social justice. This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a State Agency, and The Conrad Prebys Foundation. Catalyst works as an implementation partner through a contract with The City of San Diego.
Visit the Far South/Border North website to learn more about the artists and their projects.
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Reach out to program manager Michele Silverthorn to learn more about Far South/Border North.
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