Creative Capital

One part cultural investor, one part groundbreaking experiment, Creative Capital blends traditional philanthropy with venture capital concepts. Creative Capital is a funding partner for artists. And not just groups or established organizations, but individual artists. Artists who need help support in becoming creative enterpreneurs. Here’s their official statement:

“Creative Capital was founded in 1999 to support artists pursuing adventurous and imaginative ideas, drawing on venture capital concepts to provide funding, counsel and career development services. It is the only national grantmaking and artist service organization for individual artists with an open application process, supporting projects in five disciplines: Emerging Fields, Film/Video, Innovative Literature, Performing and Visual Arts.”

And they have a great website to go along with their organization. This site was created by Area17, also responsible for the GOOD website. Very important when speaking to the artistic community, and when working with finances. There are times where I found a great cause but was thrown off because they didn’t have a professional appearance. That’s very scary to someone who wants to support and donate to your effort (aka, throw money your way!).

They also hold workshops (listed in the Professional Development section) from Professional Development Workshop for Spanish Speaking Artists to Internet for Artists Weekend Workshop to Verbal Communications (one that I wouldn’t mind attending) to Fundraising from Individuals, they have a nice range of offerings. I’m going to keep an eye on them, very interested!