Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship
Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship supports an Ohio creative leader with an unrestricted award recognizing entrepreneurial work that expands community access to the arts.
Funder: Arts Midwest
Due Dates: October 6, 2026, at noon Eastern Time (Application) | October 1, 2026 (Accessibility requests)
Funding Amounts: One-time $2,500 unrestricted cash award
Summary: Recognizes an Ohio creative leader whose entrepreneurial thinking, creative accomplishments, and partnerships expand community access to the arts.
Key Information: Applicants must have at least 10 years of field experience and hold a manager, director, or similar role.
Description
Arts Midwest’s Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship celebrates entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen in the creative sector. Over nine years, the program will recognize an individual in each of Arts Midwest’s nine member states. The 2026 award focuses on Ohio leaders whose work in creative or cultural programming expands access to arts and creativity in their communities.
The award recognizes accomplishments and leadership rather than funding a prescribed project. Priorities include innovative solutions to problems, new opportunities that drive organizational success, and cross-sector partnerships that advance creativity and support communities. Candidates should demonstrate strong community impact, notable creative accomplishments, and a commitment to increasing participation in the arts.
