The application period opens Friday, June 14, and closes Friday, July 12, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Individual artists, artist collectives and arts organizations of all artistic genres are eligible to apply. Individuals must be based in Akron, Detroit or South Florida, or have direct ties to the area.

Yes, arts organizations and artist collectives must be based in Akron, Detroit or South Florida in order to apply. Organizations and collectives can partner with individual artists from outside the area, provided those individuals can demonstrate a deep connection to the designated location. All works must premiere in the designated location.

No, this opportunity is exclusively for artists based in one of those three locations. We encourage you to check back to kf.org/arts for future opportunities! 

An arts organization, arts institution or artist collective based in Akron, Detroit or South Florida can submit an application. The creation of new work can be in any artistic genre, but must use technology in the creation and/or dissemination of the work. 

Knight New Work 2024 grantees will convene in spring/summer 2025 to share drafts or works in progress. Works must be presented by spring 2026.

Applications will be reviewed by a national panel of artists, practitioners and Knight staff. Grantees will be announced in the fall. 

Each applying entity, whether an individual, collective or organization, is limited to one (1) application.

Knight will award funds in tiers: $25,000, $50,000 and $100,000. Applicants will be asked to select the award request at the beginning of the application and to support the selection with a detailed budget. Grants will be awarded based on the merit of the proposal and the perceived ability of the arts practitioner(s) to complete the work as proposed and within the given timeframe.

Yes. You must have a letter of support from a presenting partner(s) based in Akron, Detroit or South Florida where the premiere of the new work will take place.

Yes. Applicants are asked to submit work samples as well as supplemental materials to help describe or illustrate their new work concept and/or artistic practice.

The works can represent diverse artistic genres including performing arts, visual arts and film and must incorporate the use of technology. We are seeking projects that leverage technology to connect people to one another and to Knight cities through the arts.

While there is no one magic phrase or secret ingredient to a competitive application, we are seeking works that are centered on impact. Successful proposals will reimagine how the arts are experienced through technology and will leverage technology to better tell stories, reach audiences and preserve art.

Yes, but only for applicants with operating budgets greater than $500,000. This should be shown in the budget under “All non-Knight Funds.”

Yes, For a full explanation of Knight’s strategy in the Arts program, please click here.

Knight staff and a national panel of experts from the field will review each application with the help of artists and art and technology leaders. Ultimately, the final decision lies with the Knight board of trustees.

Knight staff and a national panel of experts from the field will review each application with the help of artists and art and technology leaders. Ultimately, the final decision lies with the Knight board of trustees.

Yes. Applications can be submitted for entirely new projects or projects that are currently in development. The works must not have yet premiered, however.

Grantees will be announced in fall 2024. 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to share with you the reason your proposal has not been selected. If you are not selected this time, we encourage you to re-apply to future Knight New Work open calls or other Knight Arts initiatives.

Send questions to [email protected].

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