Social engagement can take shape across disciplines, therefore, we have expanded opportunities for artists to propose socially engaged, multidisciplinary projects in every category instead of isolating socially engaged art as a unique formal category. As countless visionary projects selected for the Creative Capital Awards have demonstrated, socially impactful ideas are embedded in the work of forward-thinking artists in a myriad of forms, often with the goal of imagining new forms of living. Want to strengthen your grant application? Sign up for our FREE, NEW Creative Capital Curriculum !Ĭreative Capital is fiercely committed to groundbreaking ideas that challenge what art can be. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications about grants, opportunities, and events: Funding is unrestricted and may be used on any expenses related to the creation of the project, including but not limited to: staffing, supplies, computers, software, studio repairs, childcare, healthcare, mental health care, travel, research, and more. Awardees receive direct project funding up to $50,000, professional advisory services, and community-building opportunities. Grants are awarded via a democratic, national, open call, external review process.

We are committed to funding and supporting conceptually and formally interesting, challenging, risk-taking, never-before-seen projects. Innovation is our primary selection criterion, and our focus on championing groundbreaking projects and ideas distinguishes Creative Capital from other granting organizations. Jones, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Titus Kaphar, Laura Poitras, Zoe Leonard, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Cory Arcangel, Mel Chin, Zach Blas, Guadalupe Maravilla, Yance Ford, Reid Davenport, Martine Syms, Nikyatu Jusu, and many more.Ĭreative Capital receives thousands of applications annually and funds approximately 50 artists each year. Notable Creative Capital grantees in the visual arts and film include: Simone Leigh, Jeffrey Gibson, Nick Cave, Theaster Gates, Garrett Bradley, Lorraine O’Grady, Jennie C.

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