Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)

Quick Facts

| Who | Artists, culture bearers, and creative entrepreneurs |
| Where | California + National (U.S.) opportunities |
| Type | Professional Development, Networking, and Capacity-Building |
| Learn More | CCI Website |

About

The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) is dedicated to helping artists, culture bearers, and creative entrepreneurs thrive through funding, training, and capacity-building opportunities. CCI designs programs that strengthen skills, build networks, and connect individuals with resources to sustain and grow their work.

Eligibility

  • Artists and creative entrepreneurs at all career stages

  • Individuals working in visual, performing, literary, media, and multidisciplinary arts

  • Strong encouragement and priority often given to BIPOC, marginalized, and historically underrepresented entrepreneurs and cultural leaders

Why It’s Worth a Look

CCI is more than just a grantmaker — they are a hub for creative professionals to access peer networks, develop new skills, and engage in conversations shaping the future of the arts. Their deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with their strong support for marginalized founders, makes them a particularly valuable ally in building more equitable creative industries.

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