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Art has the profound ability to connect us, but true connection requires us to acknowledge the barriers that still exist. Building a truly inclusive arts community is not a simple task; it demands ongoing reflection, sincere intention, and meaningful action. We recognize that accessibility is a core value that enriches our entire cultural landscape, which requires a continuous commitment to expanding who can experience and participate in the arts.
Today, we are honored to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 Access: An Accommodations Program for Organizations grant. Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, this program provides grants of up to $500 to current Creative West grantees to help make their programming more accessible.
These funds empower organizations to implement vital accommodations, such as providing ASL interpretation, offering assistive listening devices, creating large-print materials, and participating in accessibility training.
We extend our sincere gratitude and congratulations to these 21 grantees. Through their mindful approach to inclusion, they are doing the crucial work to create welcoming spaces for all.
Meet The Awardees
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.