From entrepreneur training to municipal policy, our programs meet communities and creatives where they are — and help them get where they want to go.
12-Week Business Intensive
A 12-week intensive program equipping artists and makers with the business skills to turn their creative practice into a sustainable livelihood. Cohort-based, peer-driven, and deeply practical.
Learn moreSeed Funding for Public Art
Seed funding for public art, cultural districts, and creative reuse projects that transform underutilized spaces into community anchors and economic hubs.
Learn morePolicy & Place
We partner with cities and towns to develop cultural master plans that recognize and amplify local creative assets. From asset mapping to policy recommendations.
Learn moreCreativity Beyond the City
Supporting artists and makers in rural and small-town America — where creative assets are abundant but resources are scarce. Tailored workshops, peer networks, and micro-grants.
Learn moreEvidence-Based Advocacy
Our research team publishes the definitive annual report on creative economy health across 48 communities. We translate data into advocacy tools for city leaders and funders.
Learn moreThe Next Generation
A summer leadership program for high school students interested in arts entrepreneurship, connecting them with mentors, skills, and a vision for their creative futures.
Learn moreWe're always looking for cities, foundations, and organizations who share our vision for creative economic development.