Artist John Vo. Photo by Carolina Porras Monroy.
We know that artists require working capital to build the success of their creative practice. This year, we are pleased to partner with the Connecticut Office of the Arts to support a Capacity-Building Grant Cohort for Connecticut artists!
Application opens: jan 1, 2023
Application Closes: Feb 22, 2023
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
(Previously Feb 15)
APPLICATION EXTENDED TO FEB 22.
Preview the application by downloading a PDF of the application here.
program overview
MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists Capacity Building Grant Program pairs an unrestricted micro-grant of $2,000 with professional development tools for artists to design and build their creative future. In this program, each artist determines what they need from a broad array of opportunities, which means that each artist's path through the program will look a little different. There are no requirements, only opportunities. After being accepted into the program, grantees complete a brief onboarding call with one of A4A's Program Managers to learn more about the resources available to them. This also gives our team a chance to learn more about you and your creative goals.
details
Each grantee will have access to:
An unrestricted grant of $2,000 paid out at a time of your choosing.
Free, priority access to Assets for Artists online workshops for the year (some specifically designed with your cohort in mind).
At least one, free individual coaching session with an A4A trainer of your choice.
Support for setting goals and making an action-oriented plan to reach them.
Peer-networking opportunities within your cohort of fellow grantees.
More questions? Check out our FAQ.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants for this specific grantee cohort must be full-time Connecticut residents.
Yes, we really mean CT-based artists only. You must also maintain full-time residency throughout the duration of the program. All full-time CT residents can apply, regardless of US citizenship or immigration status.
Open to artists and creatives of any discipline.
We define “artist” very broadly to include visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers, theater practitioners, craftspeople, jewelers, fashion designers, puppeteers, fiber artists, drag performers, photographers, filmmakers, woodworkers, traditional artisans, and more!
Priority to emerging or mid-career artists as well as artists from under-resourced communities and backgrounds.
While we welcome artists at any stage of their career to apply, most of the artists we’ve served identify as emerging or mid-career. Some of our artists are self-taught, while others have MFAs; some are relatively new to art while others have been making work for decades. Many of the artists we work with have never before received a grant. We strongly encourage artists from under-resources communities and backgrounds to apply. Learn how Assets for Artists endeavors to work within an anti-oppression framework.
Readiness to take your practice to the next level.
The Capacity-Building Grant is best suited for creatives who are excited to engage with program offerings, ready to build a more sustainable practice and expand their network of creative peers.
Questions? Read our FAQ. Then contact: assetsforartists@massmoca.org