2019 Artist Retreat

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Photo: Carlos David

The Creative Capital Artist Retreat is a three-day convening for invited awardees and arts professionals to collaborate and connect. It is the heart of Creative Capital’s ongoing work of building a flourishing ecosystem of artist support—a generative national network that creates new connections and deepens relationships between individuals and organizations.

Watch the Artist Presentations

The 2019 Artist Retreat took place June 13-16 at Bard College in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, kicking off a year of celebrations for Creative Capital’s 20th anniversary. Take a look at the gathering in our video that captures the feelings of our awardees, and the spirit of the retreat!

“I came away inspired and energized by the work that Creative Capital fosters, and the lives that it touches.”

Jon Kurland, Original Content at Amazon

“Thank you to the Creative Capital Retreat once again for supporting weird minds, ambitious projects, and keeping me optimistic about arts at the end of the world.”

Jillian Mayer, 2015 Awardee & Panel Reviewer for 2019 Awardees

“The Creative Capital Retreat was so incredible! I have never been to a conference where every single project moved me deeply. It really reinforces the impact art can have and reminds me of why I do what I do.”

Jasmine Wahi, Founder & Co-Director Project for Empty Space

“It was transformative to collectively re-think the past and re-imagine the future with a shared passion for building a thriving arts ecosystem.”

Tonya Lockyer, Artist & Cultural Producer

“The Creative Capital Retreat was so incredible! I have never been to a conference where every single project moved me deeply. It really reinforces the impact art can have and reminds me of why I do what I do.”