1stACT Silicon Valley

1stACT (Arts, Creativity, Technology) is a cross-sector collaborative whose mission is to inspire leadership, participation and investment at the intersection of art and technology. 1stACT’s four initiatives include 1) Cultural Participation–expanding the breadth and depth of cultural participation, creative expression, and cultural connections; 2) Creative Place-working to create a sense of place and attract creative people and ideas by building on what we have and advocating for Silicon Valley amenities and environments that fuel our creativity and make us want to live here; 3) Funding Model–revolutionizing the arts sector donor engagement and financing model; and 4) Multicultural Arts Leadership Institute (MALI)–fueling the diversity of arts, connecting and building community across cultures in Silicon Valley, and strengthening our multicultural arts leadership.