# Event Details - **Event Name**: Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Your story is shaping the Bay Area Artist Census! Join us and make sure it reflects you as a San Mateo County artist!About this EventJoin artists and creatives from across San Mateo County for a free afternoon of food, art, community, and conversation as we help shape the Bay Area Artist Census before it launches.This gathering is a chance to share what it is actually like to be an artist in San Mateo County. What helps you sustain your creative practice? What makes it difficult? Where do you find community, resources, and opportunities? What is missing? And what would help artists here create and thrive?Together, we’ll participate in a community listening session, build a collaborative Creative Ecosystem Map of San Mateo County, connect with artists across disciplines and communities, share food and resources, and enjoy a short performance by a local artist.Whether you are a musician, writer, dancer, visual artist, performer, filmmaker, teaching artist, multidisciplinary artist, or creative working in another form, you are welcome. You do not need to be a full-time or professional artist to participate.Your experience should shape the research. Your voice belongs at the table.Free to attend. Registration required.TIMELINE2:00 | Doors Open + Community GatheringFood, networking, Creative Ecosystem Map + community resources2:15 | Welcome + Introduction to BAACWith BAAC speaker and Vital Arts Executive Director Sharmi Basu2:30 | Featured PerformanceBallet Folklórico México Vivo2:50 | Artist Conversations: What Should BAAC Know?Small-group conversations about artists’ experiences, challenges, resources, and needs3:20 | Mapping Our Creative Ecosystem3:35 | Open Gathering + Connection3:50 | Closing + What Comes NextCan't make it to this event?Join us for another BAAC event happening in your county!August 28: September 26: Santa Clara CountyOctober 1: Contra Costa CountyOctober 8: Alameda CountyOctober 22: Alameda CountyAbout the Bay Area Artist CensusThe Bay Area Artist Census (BAAC) is a first-of-its-kind, artist-led initiative designed to gather critical data on the material conditions, needs, and challenges facing artists across the region. As one of six participating Bay Area counties, Contra Costa plays an essential role in ensuring the voices of our local creative community help shape a more equitable and sustainable future for artists. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burlingame/artists-gather-a-community-launch-for-the-bay-area-artist-census/100001998995373975 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, performances, music, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Community Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Burlingame - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Community Center - **lat**: 37.58206670000001 - **long**: -122.3425916 - **full address**: Community Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b8d026da77183cb272a8d85b92bc7787deb4cc8c276e2ffed92b18fca6753823-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf86828-gmir.jpg?v=1788227168 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census being held? - **A:** Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census takes place on Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 25 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Community Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census? - **A:** Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census is organized by Vital Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Burlingame, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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