Investing in Artists supports diverse, Bay Area working artists who are developing new work in the performing or media arts that pushes the envelope of their creative process, explores new artistic collaborations, and/or supports artistic growth and experimentation that extends the boundaries of their art-making.
Donor Name: Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
State: California
Counties: Santa Clara County (CA), Santa Cruz County (CA), San Mateo County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/17/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $8,250
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The Investing in Artists grant program was established by the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) in 2007 to enhance the working lives of, and strengthen the creative support system for, California artists working in all disciplines. Since that time, and with the support of The James Irvine Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, CCI has awarded over $2 million to 298 diverse artists across the state of California.
Funding Information
The Investing in Artists program supports artistic innovation through grants of up to $8,250 each for individual artists to create new work that pushes the envelope of their creative process, explores new artistic collaborations, and/or supports artistic growth and experimentation that extends the boundaries of their art-making. Projects must be completed within 12 months of the grant award start date.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for funding, applicants:
- Must reside full-time in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, or San Mateo county at the time of applying and for the duration of the grant period (October 2022 – September 2023).
- Must be an individual working artist; organizations, artistic companies, and collectives cannot apply.
- Must propose a new project.
- Must have performed or presented artistic work in a public context—including online/digital platforms—within the last three years.
- Must be 18 years or older at the time of the application deadline.
- Cannot be a full-time or matriculated student.
- Cannot submit more than one application.
- Cannot have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationship) with the board, staff, or directors of Center for Cultural Innovation.
For more information, visit Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI).
