Creative Capital

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Creative Capital is a foundation that funds individual artists through a national, open call grant program based in the United States. It was founded to support the creation of new works in visual arts, film, dance, theater, music, technology, and literature. The foundation is unique in its focus on providing unrestricted project grants and professional services to artists, enabling them to realize their creative visions.

The foundation provides funding primarily to artists across America, offering substantial grants designed to foster artistic freedom and development. The grants often include professional services and support, which distinguishes Creative Capital from other arts funders. While typically supporting artistic endeavors, the firm doesn't emphasize specific investment sizes, stages, or regions in terms of venture capital investments, as it operates outside the typical commercial VC or PE model.

Notable projects funded by Creative Capital include works by artists such as Rachel Rossin in visual arts, Jeffrey Gibson, also in the visual arts, and Rashaad Newsome, who focuses on technology. The funded projects span a wide range of creative disciplines, reflecting the diverse talents of its awardees.