The Vermont Arts Council is now accepting applications for its annual Creation Grant, which supports artists in creating new work. Grant funds may be used to compensate artists for time spent creating new work, to purchase materials, or to rent equipment or space for the process. This highly competitive program is reviewed by an independent panel of practicing artists and arts professionals. Both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.

Examples of fundable projects are:

• A multimedia artist creating a new video series
• A writer completing the first draft of a novel
• A dance ensemble developing choreography for a new piece
• A visual artist creating art for exhibition that explores new subjects and techniques
• A musician composing music for a new album

New Funding Amounts! We're excited to announce that the grant amount for this program has been increased this year to up to $5,000 maximum.

The People's Choice Creation Grant

The People’s Choice Creation Grant Award is a unique opportunity for artists—and the broader Vermont community—to participate in the highly competitive Creation Grant program, discover new artists across a wide range of artistic disciplines, and vote on which amazing proposal to fund (it will be a challenge)! 

Creation Grant applicants choose on their application whether they would like their proposal to also be considered for the People’s Choice. It’s not mandatory! But by choosing to participate in the People’s Choice, you might:

• Increase your chances of receiving Creation Grant award funding 
• Receive additional exposure of your work 
• Increase your potential for additional support by listing your social payment service or crowdfunding platform for direct donations from the broader community.

Application deadline: April 3, 2023

Full Details and Online Application

Creation Grantseeker Workshop

4-5 p.m., Feb. 9, via Zoom

Join Artist Services Manager Dominique Gustin for an overview of the program followed by an end of session Q&A.

Register in advance for this workshop.

Closed captioning will be provided.

We invite you to contact us with specific accommodations you need to facilitate your participation in the workshop. We will make every effort to honor your requests when they are made two weeks prior to the event. Contact Michele Bailey, 504/ADA coordinator with any questions about access. She can be reached by sending an email to Michele Bailey or by calling 802.402.4614. Voice and relay calls welcome.