To support the boldest ideas at the intersection of art and technology, creators need more than just applause—they need capital, tools, and space. As we reshape our path forward as a charity, one of our core pillars is to modernise how we fund creative innovation.
In line with the strategic roadmap outlined in the document, “Here are the four top strategic areas I recommend ART Performances focus on for the next stage of its evolution.docx”, our ultimate goal is to build a modern, high-impact grant program with a sharp tech-art focus.
But here is our honest reality today: to become a powerful source of support for others, we first need our community to support us. We are currently raising the seed funding and corporate partnerships required to fill the reservoir so that we can eventually open the floodgates for artists.
We aren’t starting from absolute scratch. The structural bones of this program are already built and ready to be activated as soon as funding allows.
We possess Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status and an established Public Fund framework, meaning every donation made to help us launch these grants is fully tax-deductible.
Our application and review processes are already built. We have the administrative engine; we just need the fuel.
Right now, we are using our digital presence and social feeds to advocate for why this funding matters. Traditional arts grants rarely cover rapid tech prototyping or AI software licenses—we want to change that.
Our Approach: We are starting slowly and transparently. We will not promise grants we cannot yet afford to pay out. Instead, we are inviting founding donors to help us build this funding pool from the ground up.
When our fundraising milestones are met, we won’t just offer traditional, slow-moving grants. The future of art-tech requires fast, flexible, and tiered funding models that match the speed of technological evolution.
Once fully funded, our support programs will feature a tiered framework designed to meet artists exactly where they are:
Innovation moves fast, and sometimes an artist just needs a quick injection of capital to test a concept. These smaller, faster funding options will help creators purchase specialised software licenses, access AI tools, or buy basic hardware to build early-stage tech-art experiments.
Our larger financial grants will be dedicated to fully realising interdisciplinary works. This funding will support projects that successfully merge live performance or traditional mediums with immersive tech (VR/AR), digital storytelling, and advanced interactive tools.
We know that money is only part of the equation. Emerging innovators also need access to physical spaces and brains trust. Our program will offer:
We have the vision, the passion, and the legal framework ready to go – now we need the capital to make it a reality. By backing A.R.T Performances today, you aren’t just supporting one charity; you are investing in a sustainable funding engine for hundreds of future artists.
Your tax-deductible gift to our Public Fund will directly seed our upcoming micro-grant and artist support programs. Help us give creators the financial runway they need to innovate.
We are looking for corporate sponsors, tech companies, and educational institutions to partner with us - whether through direct funding, providing software licenses, or offering tech mentorship.