Music City Artist Development is an award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit with over six years of experience supporting Bay Area arts and culture. Annually, we book over 300 commission-free gigs for local musicians, connecting local musicians with opportunities to make a living in the arts. For example, from 2023 - 2025, we hosted the bi-monthly Fern Alley Concert series, which has brought entertainment and revitalization to San Francisco's Lower Polk neighborhood.

Music City Artist Development is honored to have received the prestigious Culture and Arts Award from Avenue Greenlight, celebrating the series' impact on arts and community revitalization, and has been recognized with a Certificate of Honor from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

We are currently fundraising so that we can continue and expand upon our current programs. Your contribution will allow us to:

Book commission-free gigs for local musicians, continuing a 6+ year track record of over 300 gigs booked annually
Complete and grow the ONLY San Francisco Music Hall of Fame, preserving local music history, attracting tourism, and supporting the city’s economy
Provide educational scholarships for underserved musicians through our education and artist development programs
Develop new artist programs and initiatives to nurture talent and strengthen community
Operational and administrative needs, including office space and staff to support and accelerate our positive impact on the San Francisco Music ecosystem and the Bay Area economy

Regardless of whether we reach our goal for this campaign, your tax-deductible donation enables Music City Artist Development to holistically nurture the lives and careers of local musicians, revitalize Bay Area arts and culture, preserve our local history, and share local talent with the world.

Thank you for your support!

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