A Year of Impact: Grants, Greenrooms & Groundbreaking Performances
Hello Amplifi Community,
🎉 This July marks Amplifi Napa Valley’s 1-Year Anniversary—and what a year it’s been! From launching groundbreaking grant programs to curating live performance series and community partnerships, we’ve been proud to amplify creativity across Napa County.
As we celebrate this milestone, we’re reflecting on a powerful spring season and previewing what’s ahead this summer. Thank you for being part of our journey.
DEADLINE REMINDERS:
🎭 1 Week Left! Apply for the Iluminadores Grant for Cultural Organizations
Deadline: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Amplifi is awarding 10–15 grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to nonprofits producing or supporting live arts in Napa County. Whether your organization presents performances, supports artists, or builds cultural infrastructure—this is your chance to grow your impact.
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://napavalleypresents.submittable.com/submit
🎤 Final Countdown: 10 Days Left to Apply for the Creativos Emerging Artists Grant!
Deadline: Tuesday, July 23, 2025
Calling all Napa-based performing artists ages 14+: musicians, actors, dancers, spoken word artists and more! Amplifi is awarding $5,000–$10,000 grants to support your creative journey—and you’ll join an inspiring new artist cohort for peer mentorship and community connection.
🔗 Details + application: https://napavalleypresents.submittable.com/submit
🌸 Spring Highlights: Momentum, Milestones & Creative Growth
💼 Meet the New Directors Shaping Amplifi’s Future We welcomed five outstanding board members—ranging from seasoned fundraisers to musicians, civic leaders, and marketing experts—who bring bold vision and community-rooted leadership.
🎓 2025 Grant Recipients Announced In April, we awarded over $220,000 in support: • Emerging Artist Grants to eight rising talents, including Andrea Barrera and Jocelyn Paniagua. • Organizational Grants to groups like E & M Presents, Napa Valley Youth Symphony, and Calistoga Theater Company—investing in Napa’s cultural infrastructure.
🎮 Lights, Stories, Action: North Bay Filmmakers Showcase As presenting sponsor, Amplifi helped elevate local cinema through this community-driven storytelling event in May.
🎻 Napa Valley Youth Symphony Spring Concert We partnered with Jarvis Conservatory to present a spring orchestral performance featuring brilliant youth soloists like Madeline Chiu.
💼 Leadership News: Olivia Dodd Named CEO In May, we proudly promoted Olivia Dodd to CEO, reinforcing our mission and charting the course for Amplifi’s next chapter.
🎤 Amplifi’s First Emerging Artist: Andrea Barrera Amplifi introduced its very first Emerging Artist Grantee—17-year-old singer-songwriter Andrea Barrera, whose talent and heart perfectly embody our mission.
🎶 EP Launch Recap: Andrea Barrera Live at The Garden
On July 8, Andrea Barrera debuted her EP Capítulo No. 1 in a moving live performance that also launched Sound Space Sessions: Local Edition—a new series by Wine Down Media (KVYN “The Vine” and KVON “MegaMix”) and sponsored by Amplifi, spotlighting Amplifi artists in intimate community settings. Held at The Garden in downtown Napa, the event brought together families, music lovers, and neighbors for an unforgettable afternoon of soulful storytelling. In addition to the live audience, the performance reached thousands more across the region as it was broadcast on KVYN 99.3 FM and streamed on Wine Down Media’s digital platforms—extending Andrea’s voice and vision to a broad and engaged audience in real time. Her debut EP was funded entirely by her Amplifi grant, underscoring how direct support can launch artistic careers and bring powerful new narratives to the stage.
🎷 Listen to Capítulo No. 1 now: 👉 unitedmasters.com/m/cap-tulo-no-1
What’s Ahead: July Events to Mark Your Calendar
🎶 July 16 @ 6 PM – Salon Sonoro / Listening Lounge @ Folklore A curated open mic experience—intimate, pre-screened, and perfect for discovering emerging local voices.
🌅 Charlene Alberto – Summer Solstice Event • July 26, 7:30–10 p.m. (Flyer available in shared folder)
🎭 UpStage Napa Valley – Francesca Soriano • Acting Workshop Series: July 7, 14, and 21 from 6–8 p.m. • 2025 PlayFest Auditions: July 30, 7–9 p.m. • PlayFest Performances: October 10–26 • Pride Month Contribution: Watch the video snippet from Gayer Than Laughter, a reflection from their 2024 PlayFest (Available in shared folder)
🎼 Music in the Vineyards – Rebeca Blum • Festival Dates: August 1–24 • Celebrating its 31st season with the theme Reimagine. Transform. Renew., featuring concerts in winery settings and community events that connect artists and audiences of all ages. • Media & Highlights: Photos and videos available in the shared folder. • Facebook Spotlight: https://www.facebook.com/nvlife/posts/pfbid0X4MxC7GPW9AEJMK2LTxEMSdN6UdBSTxvocTgw6p17JL9AEhaqXuTyAPJYjAnAVKxl
🎵 Aeternum Choir – Brady Egbert • Recent highlights: Submitted materials showcasing performances and educational initiatives • Upcoming: In Rest and Remembrance, Echoes of Light, and school workshops (Materials in shared folder)
📁 Shared Folder Access We’ve created a folder in our OneDrive where you can find all flyers, videos, and other media submitted by the grantees: 👉 Grantees Attachments Folder – OneDrive
Closing: As we mark one year of Amplifi, we’re so grateful for this growing community. Your support fuels every concert, grant, partnership, and emerging voice.
Here’s to another year of imagination, inclusion, and impact—together.
With gratitude, The Amplifi Team
Stay Connected Follow us @AmplifiNapaValley and tag us in your work! Let’s keep amplifying Napa’s creative spirit—one performance at a time.
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