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Arts + Creativity - Barr Foundation Amplifying the power and possibilities of the arts The arts are essential for just, vibrant, and thriving communities. The power of creativity is a force for transformation, creating vitality and amplifying the voices of those who are often unheard.
Arts organizations, artists, creative workers, culture bearers (those who practice, share, and teach cultural traditions and art forms) help us envision and realize a shared future of equity, inclusion, and belonging. Barr’s Arts + Creativity program seeks to invest in bold ideas and leaders, driving toward a future in which the arts are a living, breathing force, constantly evolving and igniting our collective imagination.
Powerful art, bold leadership, and vibrant communities Learn about strategies within the Arts + Creativity program.
Elevating Arts Leadership Elevating cultural organizations and artists as community leaders and anchors Cultivating Spaces of Belonging Nurturing community by connecting people to creative spaces that welcome all Advancing and constructing innovative cultural models and systems Recent Arts + Creativity Grants North Shore Community Development Coalition, Inc. To provide program support for the Punto Urban Art Museum Click to see more of the Arts + Creativity program Cultivating Spaces of Belonging Click to see more of the Cultivating Spaces of Belonging strategy Boston Public Library Fund, Inc. To provide support for the welcoming event for the new Chief of Arts and Culture for the City of Boston Click to see more of the Arts + Creativity program Click to see more of the Advocating for the Arts strategy Essex County Community Foundation, Inc. To support the creation of the Local Impact Pool, a new impact investment fund Click to see more of the Arts + Creativity program Cultivating Spaces of Belonging Click to see more of the Cultivating Spaces of Belonging strategy More Arts + Creativity Grants Visit More Arts + Creativity Grants Grants awarded by the Barr Foundation originate in different ways.
The majority are initiated by staff based on their ongoing engagement with grantee partners and the broader field. Given the value we place on long-term partnerships, many grants are renewed for current grantees. Please note that Barr invests in long-term systems change work as outlined in our strategy and — with exceedingly rare exception — does not fund individual artists, individual projects, or programs.
For those who feel their work may align with Barr’s priorities, the best approach is to complete this form . Please allow up to 6 weeks for a response. For additional resources that might support your organization, please check out our Resources for Grant Seekers post .
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Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.