The San Fernando Valley Arts Council has been a 501 (C) (3), non-profit corporation since 1973 and has provided programs and services for youth, seniors and the disabled since 1969.

The SFV Arts Council has served as fiscal receiver for emerging arts organizations such as the the Arts in Education Aid Council and the Friends of the Madrid Theater. Prior to the construction of the Madrid Theater, the SFVAC participated in the feasibility study which was an essential element of the Madrid project.

August 27th 2009 announced our partnership with Westfield Topanga, by an exhibition of 21 sculptures and paintings at th Topanga mall. It was completed by a lovely reception and string quartet performance by Nu-West Symphony.

In April 2005, the SFV Arts Council donated recorders to the Justice Street Elementary Recorder Program so students could learn to read music and play an instrument.

In October 2003, the SFV Arts Council donated recorders to the Vintage Magnet School Recorder Program.

In September 2002, the SFV Arts Council donated recorders to the Vanalden Elementary School.

In 2002 www.SFVARTSCOUNCIL.com, as the primary web site, was developed and initiated. It remains the primary point of communication for the San Fernando Valley Arts Council.

2002 through 2006 the SFV Arts Council produced the Valley Artists Studio Tour, which successfully allowed the public to visit over 40 artists studio’s and showcased the work of valley artists.

The SFV Arts Council became a part of the Arts Partners Program with Los Angeles Cultural Affairs in 1996, and administered the Encino Media Center, which offered animation classes to high school students in partnership with the California Institute of the Arts. They also operated a photography darkroom which was opened to the public for rental. This continued until 1999.

In October of 1993 SFV Arts Council held a fine art October Fest at Plaza de Oro in Encino.

February 1992, the SFV Arts Council hosted Russian filmmakers and cameramen.

December 1990 the SFV Arts Council presented “Extraordinary Expressions 90″, a month long community art exhibit, and “Arts Live” a multi-media program at the Lankershim Arts Center.

SFV Arts Council sponsored the “Great All American Block Party” at Valley College with representation by many diverse cultures.

January 1987 the Warner Center Art Gallery officially opened and was operated by SFV Arts Council for two years.

February 1983 the SFV Arts Council sponsored the first annual “Business in the Arts” awards presentation.