Programs That Matter | July 2026

Run Artist Run is building the funding ecosystem artists deserve.

Programs That Matter is a curated monthly newsletter sharing grants, residencies, and fellowships for working artists and collectives, with a focus on non-extractive, accessible opportunities.

This newsletter is your portal into the broader world of Run Artist Run: a growing suite of tools to help artists fund their vision — from a searchable funding database and artist spotlight series to one-on-one consultations with grant writers, and a quarterly micro-grant.

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