Artist Engagement Fund
The Artist Engagement Fund supports new and touring artistic projects that advance racial and cultural justice through community engagement in NPN National Partner communities.
Funder: National Performance Network
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for BIPOC and/or Small-Budget Rural National Partners; up to $5,000 for all other NPN Partners; supports artist fees for new commissions and touring works.
Summary: Supports projects advancing racial/cultural justice and community engagement through artistic activities in NPN National Partner communities.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted through an NPN National Partner; only artists from the U.S. or Mexico are eligible.
Description
The Artist Engagement Fund is designed to advance racial and cultural justice, increase artist mobility, and promote equitable artist fees by supporting artistic activities within National Performance Network (NPN) National Partner communities. The Fund focuses on projects that address racial or cultural justice issues, prioritize meaningful engagement between communities, artists, and presenters, and culminate in a live public exchange. Both newly commissioned and touring works are eligible. The Fund is accessible only through NPN National Partner organizations and currently supports artists from the United States and Mexico.
