BUILT FOR ARTISTS.
ROOTED IN
COMMUNITY.

BQM Project is a nonprofit organization creating access to music, arts, cultural experiences and creative development opportunities for artists and communities.

CREATIVE TALENT
NEEDS OPPORTUNITY.

BQM Project was created around a simple idea: talented people should have meaningful opportunities to develop, perform, learn and connect.

Too often, emerging artists and creatives have the talent and motivation but lack access to professional spaces, equipment, education, audiences and networks.

BQM Project works to help close that gap by developing programs, events and partnerships that connect creative people with practical resources and real-world opportunities.

CREATE ACCESS.
BUILD OPPORTUNITY.

Our mission is to expand access to creative spaces, resources, education and opportunities that strengthen artists, culture and community.

Through music, arts, live events, workshops and media programming, BQM Project helps create pathways for creative development and community connection.

STRONGER ARTISTS.
STRONGER CULTURE.

We envision communities where artists have access to the spaces, tools, knowledge and networks needed to develop sustainable creative paths.

By investing in creative people and cultural experiences, we help strengthen the communities surrounding them.

THE WORK BEHIND
THE CULTURE.

01

ARTISTS

Supporting emerging creatives with opportunities to develop their work, perform, collaborate and build professional experience.

02

ACCESS

Expanding access to creative spaces, equipment, education, production resources and professional opportunities.

03

CULTURE

Creating spaces where music, arts and cultural expression can be experienced, shared and strengthened.

04

COMMUNITY

Building connections between artists, audiences, organizations, venues and community partners.

FROM IDEAS
TO OPPORTUNITY.

BQM Project combines programming, partnerships and hands-on creative experiences to turn ideas into opportunities.

01

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

Creative development, performance opportunities, showcases and professional growth.

02

LIVE EVENTS

Music and cultural experiences connecting artists with audiences and communities.

03

EDUCATION

Workshops and learning opportunities in music, media, production, entrepreneurship and creative development.

04

MEDIA

Radio, podcasting and digital media opportunities that help participants develop technical skills and amplify their voices.

CREATING REAL
CREATIVE EXPERIENCES.

BQM Project's work is built through direct programming, live events and collaboration with artists, venues and community partners.

SF

SAN FRANCISCO

BQM Project's programming is rooted in San Francisco and connected to the city's music, arts and cultural communities.

LIVE

EVENTS & SHOWCASES

BQM Project creates live opportunities that bring artists, audiences and communities together.

ART

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT

Programs are designed around practical access, hands-on experience and opportunities for creative growth.

PEOPLE BEHIND
THE PROJECT.

BQM Project is guided by leadership committed to expanding creative access and building meaningful opportunities for artists and communities.

CHAIR / PRESIDENT

MICHAEL PAYES

BOARD LEADERSHIP

KIMBERLY SOLANO

DIRECTOR

EZEQUIEL GONZALEZ

PURPOSE-DRIVEN.
COMMUNITY-FOCUSED.

BQM Project is a California nonprofit public benefit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Our nonprofit structure allows us to build partnerships, pursue charitable funding and direct resources toward programs that advance our mission.

501(c)(3)

NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION

HELP CREATE
WHAT COMES NEXT.

Artists, community organizations, venues, sponsors and supporters can all play a role in expanding creative access and opportunity.