Programs Overview

Supports organizations devoted to architecture, historic preservation, fashion, graphic, industrial and/or interior design

Supports in-school and community-based arts education programs for learners of all ages

Supports dance in all its diversity and stylistic breadth as well as residencies and rehearsal space

Supports creative expression in all genres of time-based and moving image media, including emergent technology

Supports capital projects improving accessibility, stability and sustainability of arts facilities

Supports traditional cultural expression practiced by ethnic, regional and occupational groups

Supports new work by composers, theatre artists and film and media makers

Supports the creation, publication, and dissemination of fiction, poetry, drama and literary prose

Supports diverse arts and cultural activities emphasizing the exhibition and interpretation of art, objects or historic spaces

Supports organizations producing chamber music, choral music, early music, jazz, new music, opera and orchestral music as well as community music schools

Supports presenters of live professional performing arts, including programming in single or multiple disciplines

Supports arts activities that ensure access for historically underserved communities across a range of disciplines

Supports local arts funding, including partnership support with regional arts councils through our Statewide Community Regrant program

Supports theatre in all forms, including classic, contemporary and musical theatre and experimentation that crosses disciplinary boundaries

Supports contemporary art exhibitions, installations, workspace facilities, residencies, publications and critical writing