Powerhouse Arts strives to make sure that artists have the skills, knowledge, and resources to lead fulfilling and sustainable creative lives in NYC. The benefits of working collaboratively with expert fabricators to produce one’s work have traditionally been accessible only to artists and galleries with the means to locate and pay for this service.

We’d like to change that.

Beginning in December 2020, Powerhouse Arts is providing qualifying individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations with discounted Collaborative Production services through a pilot subsidy program. This program reduces the expense of hiring our expert fabricators for artists disproportionately affected by systemic inequality, and for 501c3 nonprofit organizations.

This program is open to Artists of Color who also identify as one or more of the following:

—A person with a disability
—A refugee
—LGBTQIA+
—Without the personal or institutional resources needed to realize your project.

Artists qualify for this program by self-identifying as meeting the described criteria.

Qualifying individual artists can expect a 50% discount on fabrication and project management services. Please note that material costs are not subsidized.

To participate, please complete the Project Inquiry form above. A member of our Collaborative Production team will respond promptly regarding next steps.

This program serves mission-driven organizations and activities.

You qualify for this program if you are:
—A 501c3 nonprofit organization commissioning work - or
—An artist producing work for a fundraiser benefiting a nonprofit or volunteer organization.

501c3 nonprofits and artists that qualify for this program can expect a 20% subsidy on fabrication and project management services. Please note that material costs are not subsidized.

To participate, please complete the Project Inquiry form above. A member of our Collaborative Production team will respond promptly regarding next steps.

Proof of 501c3 status is required to qualify.