The CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work.
Donor Name: City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
State: Washington
City: Seattle
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/29/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
CityArtist sustains individual artists, makers, and curators who are at the core of Seattle’s cultural sector. Ensuring that creative careers and work can develop and adapt over time is critical to artists’ professional growth and business insight. Providing financial support for creative entrepreneurs contributes to the broader economy and quality of life in neighborhoods across the city.
The 2026 application is open to artists/curators working in Literary, Media/Film (including Screenwriting), and Visual Arts. Awarded artists will need to offer a public presentation within Seattle city limits. They encourage a broad range of artistic and cultural expression that reflects the Seattle’s diversity.
Funding Information
Awards are set at a single amount of $8,000 for all recipients.
Uses of funds
Funding may be used for:
- Direct expenses (research, development, professional development, and presentation)
- Salaries and fees
- Supplies and materials
- Online platform fees, apps, and/or service costs
- Equipment or space rentals
- Insurance, licenses, permits
- Publicity/marketing
- Transportation/mileage
- Documentation (photography/videography).
Eligibility Criteria
- You are eligible for this grant if you meet these criteria:
- You are an individual, generative artist/curator who produces/presents art.
- You are a Seattle resident OR have a permanent studio/workspace in your name within Seattle city limits where you receive mail. It cannot be a P.O. Box.
- You are at least 18 years of age by the application due date.
- If you are the lead artist/curator of an arts or cultural group/organization, you must clearly distinguish work for this award from the ongoing/seasonal work of your group/organization.
- You are not eligible for this grant if:
For more information, visit OAC.
