Grant Overview

The CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work. The 2027 application is open to artists and curators working in Dance, Music, and Theater (including Playwriting). Awarded artists will need to offer a public presentation within Seattle city limits. We support a broad range of artistic and cultural expression reflecting the city’s diversity.

This program is open to specific discipline clusters in alternate years:

• Odd-Year Cycle (2027): Dance, Music, and Theater (including Playwriting)
  • Application, Panel, Notification Year: 2026
  • Contract, Project, Payment, Event, Final Report Years: 2027-2028
• Even-Year Cycle (2028): Literary, Media/Film (including Screenwriting), and Visual Art
  • Application, Panel, Notification Year: 2027
  • Contract, Project, Payment, Event, Final Report Years: 2028-2029

For eligibility information, application assistance, or online technical support, contact Project Manager, Irene Gómez, at 206-684-7310 or ART_CityArtist@seattle.gov.

We have interpreters who can speak to you in your language, including American Sign Language (via video). Just call the project manager and tell them what language you speak. Expect a short pause while they find an interpreter to join the call.

Grant Purpose

CityArtist sustains individual artists, makers, and curators who are at the core of Seattle’s cultural sector. Ensuring that creative careers and work can develop and adapt over time is critical to artists’ professional growth and business insight. Providing financial support for
creative entrepreneurs contributes to the broader economy and quality of life in neighborhoods across the city.