Creative Capital Award
The Creative Capital Award funds and supports individual artists developing bold, innovative new works in any discipline, providing up to $50,000 plus five years of professional development and networking.
Funder: Creative Capital
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Round I / Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project (unrestricted); approx. 50 awards; funding may be drawn over 5 years; includes professional development and networking support.
Summary: Provides unrestricted funding and comprehensive support to individual artists developing bold, innovative new works across disciplines.
Description
The Creative Capital Award is a nationally recognized grant supporting individual artists in the creation of innovative, original, and ambitious new works across a wide range of artistic disciplines, including visual arts, performing arts, dance, theater, jazz, film, literature, technology, and multidisciplinary forms. In addition to unrestricted project funding (up to $50,000), recipients gain access to extensive professional development services, industry connections, and community-building opportunities over a five-year engagement period. The award is highly competitive and is granted through a national open call and rigorous external review process. Awardees join a growing community of over 1,000 past recipients who have gone on to achieve significant artistic and professional milestones.
