Arts Foundation of Cape Codworkshop
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Capacity-Building Program for Artists
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines who reside in Barnstable County (Cape Cod), Nantucket County or Dukes County (Martha's Vineyard), Massachusetts; full-time degree students and past program participants are not eligible.
- The Focus: A juried January–May 2027 cohort offering one-on-one business coaching, peer and alumni mentorship, and professional-development workshops (taxes, branding, writing and speaking about your work, websites, grant writing and more) to build a sustainable creative career.
- Cost: Each participant receives a $1,000 working capital grant at program completion (May 12, 2027), plus coaching, workshops and a public showcase opportunity.
- Key Requirements: Apply online via the Arts Foundation's Submittable portal by November 6, 2026. The guidelines ask applicants to address how the program will support their practice, what growth they are pursuing, why now is the right time for business training, and how their work engages Cape Cod, Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard communities. Participants commit to Wednesday-evening sessions (5:30–7 PM) from January 6 to May 2027.
DeadlineFriday, November 6, 2026
Award$1,000 working capital grant, awarded at the end of the program
Program datesJanuary – May 2027
LocationMA
Open toLocal artists only
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Established
DisciplinesVisual arts, Writing, Film, Dance, Music/sound, Theater, Performance, Social practice
Application notesVirtual information sessions will be held Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 30 at 10 AM (RSVP links on the page). Questions should be directed to Amy Neill at aneill@artsfoundation.org.
Contactaneill@artsfoundation.org
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
Organization based in Hyannis