Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation
This grant supports Bay Area performing and media artists creating new, innovative projects that advance artistic experimentation in fields like dance, music, theatre, film, and emerging media technologies.
Funder: Center for Cultural Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline) | April 2027 (Extended deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $9,000 per artist; approximately eight grants awarded annually; 12-month grant period.
Summary: Supports Bay Area performing and media artists in Marin, Napa, Solano, or Sonoma County creating new, innovative work that pushes artistic boundaries.
Key Information: Only individual artists in eligible counties may apply; projects must be new and primarily performing or media arts.
Description
The Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation program, offered by the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), funds individual Bay Area artists in the performing and media arts who are developing new, boundary-pushing projects. The grant is designed to support artistic experimentation, foster new collaborations, and advance the creative growth of artists working in disciplines such as dance, music, theatre, film, video, animation, and emerging media technologies. The program aims to enhance the working lives of artists, strengthen their support systems, and contribute to a vibrant, diverse arts ecosystem in the Bay Area.
