Creative Capital Award
The Creative Capital Award funds and supports innovative artists nationwide to create bold new works across any discipline, offering up to $50,000 plus extensive professional development.
Funder: Creative Capital (https://creative-capital.org/creative-capital-award)
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project (unrestricted); professional development and advisory services included
Summary: Supports individual artists nationwide with unrestricted funding and professional support for the creation of bold, innovative new works across all artistic disciplines.
Description
The Creative Capital Award is a prestigious, national open call grant for individual artists working in any discipline—including visual arts, performing arts, film, literature, technology, multidisciplinary, and socially engaged practices. The award provides up to $50,000 in unrestricted project funding, plus a suite of professional development services, advisory support, and access to a thriving network of peers and industry experts. Through a rigorous, multidisciplinary external review process, the program seeks to empower artists at pivotal moments in their careers, encouraging the creation of ambitious, original, and risk-taking new work.
Awardees join a vibrant community, benefit from gatherings and networking opportunities, and receive long-term career support. The program is designed to foster innovation and impact by supporting artists who push boundaries and address urgent cultural, social, or aesthetic questions.
