Arts Innovator Award
The Arts Innovator Award from Artist Trust honors Washington State artists who demonstrate outstanding innovation and boundary-pushing creativity in their artistic practices.
Funder: Artist Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per award; two awards annually; one-time, unrestricted grant per recipient/team.
Summary: Recognizes and supports Washington State artists who demonstrate innovation, risk-taking, and boundary-pushing in their creative practices.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Arts Innovator Award, presented by Artist Trust and funded by the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Foundation, is a prestigious, unrestricted grant of $25,000 awarded annually to two Washington State artists (or artist teams) of any discipline. The award celebrates artists who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, taking risks, and pushing the boundaries of their fields. The program aims to foster artistic innovation and excellence, with a strong commitment to racial and geographic equity, and encourages applications from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and rural artists.
