Mission and Vision
- Founded in 1999 in response to the cessation of the NEA’s direct-to-artist grants, Artadia is a nonprofit grantmaker and nationwide community of visual artists, curators, and patrons.
- Each year, across the country, Artadia identifies artists whose merits—a high-level of artistic excellence, rigorous practice, and clear artistic voice—demonstrate they’ve reached a pivotal moment in their practice.
- Artadia elevates the careers of these artists through a proven combination of recognition, grantmaking, community support, and advocacy.
- We believe that by working collaboratively to improve the conditions necessary for artists from all backgrounds to thrive and succeed, Artadia can strengthen their communities and foster a more equitable arts ecosystem.
- Visual artists are storytellers and civic leaders, with the power to unite people from all backgrounds.
- We center the dignity and humanity of artists; building responsive models that examine holistically what it means to be a practitioner in society.
- Our vision is for artists to prosper through stronger communities and a more equitable arts economy.
- Transformative impact requires collective action; by investing in value-aligned partnerships, we strengthen creative ecosystems and amplify our ability to support artists and the communities they serve.
