The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) is seeking applications for its Investing in Artists Grant Program to enhance the working lives of and strengthen the creative support system for California artists working in all disciplines.
Donor Name: Center for Cultural Innovation
State: California
County: Marin County (CA), Napa County (CA), Solano County (CA) and Sonoma County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/21/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $8,250
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Purpose
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.
Grant Period
Duration of the grant period (October 18, 2023 – October 17, 2024).
Who can apply?
Investing in Artists grants are designed to support diverse Bay Area artists in the performing and media arts, which includes the disciplines of dance, music, musical theatre, opera, theatre, video, film, and animation, to name a few. Applicants representing a wide range of cultural expressions and artistic practices in the performing and media arts are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for funding, applicants:
- New for 2023: Must reside full-time in Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties when applying and for the duration of the grant period (October 18, 2023 – October 17, 2024)
- Must be an individual working artist; organizations, artistic companies, and collectives cannot apply
- Must propose a new project. (Projects that have already taken place or that will take place before the start of the grant period are ineligible
- 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 CCI.
