How much funding does State of the Art Prize provide?

State of the Art Prize provides $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for State of the Art Prize?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for State of the Art Prize?

Eligible applicants: Artists residing in the United States (one winner per state/territory).

How often is State of the Art Prize offered?

State of the Art Prize runs on an annual cycle.

State of the Art Prize

Creative Capital Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Visual Artists

Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Artists residing in the United States (one winner per state/territory)

Other requirements

All applicants to the Creative Capital Award are automatically considered for the State of the Art Prize
No separate application process required
Creative Capital Awardees may not apply for the State of the Art Prize
State of the Art Prize winners may apply to future grant cycles for the Creative Capital Award

Overview

Launched in honor of Creative Capital's 25 years of grantmaking, the State of the Art Prize aims to recognize one artist residing in each U.S. state and territory with an unrestricted artist grant.

Geographic Scope: All 50 states and U.S. territories

Eligibility:

Artists residing in the United States (one winner per state/territory)
All applicants to the Creative Capital Award are automatically considered for the State of the Art Prize
No separate application process required
Creative Capital Awardees may not apply for the State of the Art Prize
State of the Art Prize winners may apply to future grant cycles for the Creative Capital Award
Both Creative Capital Award and State of the Art Prize are one-time distinctions

Program Details:

Available for 2026 and 2027 grant cycles
Applicants evaluated using same criteria as Creative Capital Award
Open to all disciplines supported by Creative Capital

How to Apply

Application Process

How to Apply:

Apply through the Creative Capital Award open call
All applicants to the Creative Capital Award are automatically considered for the State of the Art Prize
No separate application process required
Evaluated using the same criteria as the Creative Capital Award

Eligibility Requirements: See Creative Capital Award eligibility criteria

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What Creative Capital Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 9
Total given: $175K
Median grant: $15K
Range: $10K–$50K

By dollars: New York 71%, California 11%, Florida 11%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY; San Francisco, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.