Creative Catalyst Fund - Artist Fellowships

Funder: City of Newark, Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs (administered by Newark Arts)
Geographic Scope: Newark, New Jersey
Address: 17 Academy Street Suite 201, Newark, NJ 07102

Program Overview

Launched by Mayor Ras J. Baraka and the Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs in 2020, the Creative Catalyst Fund supports individual artists with exceptional creative ability and commitment to social impact. This grant stream provides fellowships to support artists' creative practice.

Eligibility

• Applicant Type: Newark-based individual artists or artist collectives
• Artistic Discipline: Working in any artistic discipline
• Requirements: Must demonstrate exceptional creative ability and commitment to social impact through their work

Eligible Uses

Awarded funds may be used to cover any expenses related to the artist's practice, including but not limited to:

• Workspace rent
• Supplies or equipment
• Costs incurred as a result of the COVID-19 crisis
• Other artistic practice-related expenses

Matching Requirements

• No matching requirement for Artist Fellowship grants

Program Status

Note: The deadline for the 2022 cycle has passed. The most recent cycle was announced in 2025. Check website for current application information.

Recent Awardees

The 2022 grant cycle awarded funds to numerous individual artists and artist collectives in Newark.