As a small awards program, smART ventures encourages innovation and widens cultural participation, particularly by individuals, organizations and communities that may not qualify for other funding programs.

Projects are creative and diverse, and in 2010, more than half of the record 67 funded projects involved artists and communities of color and wide-ranging audiences including youth, seniors and the homeless.

Accepting applications year-round, smART ventures is flexible, inclusive and simple. It provides support ranging from $500 to $1,000, proving that small investments can have big impacts.

Before applying, you must have your proposal idea reviewed by one of our staff. Read the program guidelines, short application and frequently asked questions. Then email arts.culture@seattle.gov or call (206) 684-7171 to let us know of your interest so that we may assign a project manager to work with you.