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San Diego Artist Incubator
- Who Can Apply: Artists living in San Diego County who have completed work or a developed body of work ready to be shared publicly.
- The Focus: Professional development and public presentation of artistic work through partnerships with cultural institutions, independent venues, creative businesses, and community organizations.
- The Funding: $5,000 stipend plus professional development, peer learning, partner access, and presentation planning support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must have completed work ready for public presentation; participation requires 5–10 hours per week with some weeks requiring up to 40 hours; some evening and weekend availability required.
DeadlineTuesday, June 30, 2026
Stipend$5,000
DurationAugust 2026 – December 31, 2026 (approximately 5 months)
Program datesAugust 2026 – December 31, 2026
LocationSan Diego, CA
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespresentation, exhibition, performance, installation, activation
Application notesApplicants should read the full SDAI Round 2 Guidelines before applying. A preliminary presentation budget template is available to help applicants plan how the $5,000 stipend and other resources may support their project. Technical assistance and application support information will be announced on the webpage, by email, and through City social media channels.
City of San Diego, Cultural Affairs