A bit of history relevant today: April was established as “Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month” (ACCM) by a resolution passed by the California Senate in 2019, and an additional resolution in 2021, to acknowledge artists and culture keepers as second responders during the pandemic. Their works gave comfort as people struggled with isolation.
With the devastating fires in Los Angeles County, artists and culture keepers are again providing hope. Hats off to first responders who protect the community physically, and to second responders who provide comfort for the soul.
Fremont Creates is run entirely by volunteers under the auspices of the Fremont Cultural Arts Council, a 501(c) (3) non-profit with the mission to further and support the practice and enjoyment of the arts in the Fremont Community.
The five-member Fremont Creates Steering Committee members—Julie Gilson, Susan Longini, Janine Pitta, Lisa Stambaugh and Phyllis Wood—all long-time Fremont residents, coordinate the planning and fundraising.
So far in 2025, the following sponsors have offered monetary and in-kind donations:
Visionary of the Arts – City of Fremont
Patron of the Arts – Ava Community Energy, Fremont Bank, Fremont Cultural Arts Council
Arts Supporters – Olive Hyde Art Guild; Primerica – Brandon T. Sass, Investment Advisor; Scott Capen Photography
Friends of the Arts – Aria Printing, Bay Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Collective Discovery, Forest & Flour, Janine Pitta Art, Jo Eagle, Think Positive Publishing, Tri-City Voice
Recognition benefits are listed at FremontCreates.com under Support Us! Visit FremontCreates.com and click “Donate”.
Fremont Creates is always looking for new ideas, volunteers and April events to promote on the calendar.
Visit FremontCreates.com, to share ideas, volunteer and submit events.
