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title: Idea Capital Awards 2027
description: Cash awards ($1,000–$5,000) for risk-taking Atlanta artists' experimental art projects, juried.
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createdAt: "2026-10-24"
updatedAt: "2026-10-24"
programType: Grant
organization: Idea Capital
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/idea-capital
deadline: "2026-11-01"
location: Atlanta, GA, United States
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compensationRange: $1,000–$5,000 stipend, depending on award tier
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  - Emerging artist
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# Idea Capital Awards 2027

**Hosted by:** Idea Capital

**Type:** Grant | **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States | **Deadline:** November 1, 2026

## About This Program

Idea Capital recognizes risk-taking Atlanta artists. Awards are designed to support new experimental art projects. Through our awards, we are working to build a strong cultural ecology of innovation.

Idea Capital offers awards at two levels:

- The Idea Capital Catalyst Award, for emerging artists or artists proposing a small or early-stage project ($1000 stipend)
- The Idea Capital Vanguard Award, for more established artists or artists proposing a project further along in development ($2500 stipend)

A third special award is also available:

- The Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award, for artists bringing a fresh, experimental perspective to traditional 2D and 3D media ($5000 stipend)

All applications are considered general-inquiry applications. Awards are allocated as deemed appropriate by the jurors based on the applicant's experience and the project scope.

Grant announcements will be made in January 2027.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** Local
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** Idea Capital recognizes risk-taking Atlanta artists. The Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award is for artists bringing a fresh, experimental perspective to traditional 2D and 3D media.

## Compensation & Benefits

$1,000–$5,000 stipend, depending on award tier

**Includes:** Stipend

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 23, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 1, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://ideacapital.submittable.com/submit/367568/idea-capital-awards-2027