Explore Our Impact Map
Creative West empowers artists and culture-makers with direct, practical resources, delivered regionally.
We offer practical, equity-centered learning experiences and funding opportunities that connect and inspire artists, culture-bearers and communities to build a more inclusive sector, strengthen the arts field, and catalyze change.
Supporting projects that focus on folk arts or traditions that are practiced, valued, and shared within culturally specific communities
Professional development grants to provide capacity-building services to consortia members and constituents
ArtsHERE supports organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to equity within their practices and programming
Continued support for alumni of Creative West's Leaders of Color Network
Bringing together all Leaders of Color program alumni to deepen relationships across cohorts
Funding and support for BIPOC artists that emphasizes self-determination for artists and their communities.
Support for arts and community organizations for the presentation of touring performers and literary artists within the Creative West region.
| Organization | Grant | Type | Location | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Arts Alliance and Creative West in collaboration with the USRAOs | Performing Arts Discovery | Individual | United States | Website |
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Grant Panelist/Reviewer roles are integral to our work in providing equitable funding in our region. Grant processes are held year round to provide funding for the next year or cycle depending on the program. We are always looking for potential panelists to diversify our panel pool and enhance professional development in the arts field.
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CaFÉ is an online application submission system that strives to make art opportunities available to all by offering arts organizations an affordable submission platform and artists an easy way to apply.
GO Smart is an affordable grants management software that offers pre- and post-application forms, panel reviewing, and data reporting for grantmakers.
The Public Art Archive (PAA) is a free, searchable, and continually growing online database of completed public artworks throughout the U.S. and abroad, with a suite of resources and tools built for managing public art collections.
ZAPP provides art fair and festival administrators with a suite of tools to digitally collect and jury applications, manage booth payments, and communicate with applicants all in one easy-to-use digital platform. Artists can apply to hundreds of shows nationwide through a central website.
