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Creative Capital

“I see Creative Capital taking great risks by investing in people's art projects and careers… The money is a huge help, but the services are irreplaceable and completely unique-genuinely and thoroughly transformative.”
– Jake Mahaffey, 2005 Film/Video Grantee

How To Apply

Our next grant cycle will be as follows:
February 2011: Accepting letters of inquiry in Film/Video and Visual Arts
February 2012: Accepting letters of inquiry in Emerging Fields, Innovative Literature, and Performing Arts

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Prior to the grant deadline, our grantmaking staff travel the country and hold information sessions hosted by arts organizations. In addition, we are available for questions and advice throughout the application process.

Download 2008-2009 Guidelines (for reference only)

The Application Process

Our application process includes three steps: inquiry, application, and panel review.

To be eligible to apply, an artist must be:

  • A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
  • At least 25 years old
  • A working artist with at least five years of professional experience

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Read our comprehensive approach to artist support, The Creative Capital Approach

If you have any questions about the grant program, please direct them to grants [at] creative-capital [dot] org.



View past grant rounds.

If you have any questions about the grant program, please direct them to grants [at] creative-capital [dot] org.

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