Capacity Building Initiatives

San Diego Artist Incubator

The San Diego Artist Incubator (SDAI) is a countywide professional development and presentation program for artists living in San Diego County. The current round is designed for artists who have completed work, or a developed body of work, that is ready to be shared with the public through a presentation, exhibition, performance, installation, activation, or another public facing format.

Participants strengthen the practical skills needed to present their work in a range of spaces. Through partner led learning, coaching, peer exchange, and presentation planning, artists explore how to match their work with appropriate spaces, build realistic production plans, communicate with potential partners, and develop sustainable presentation models.

Program Benefits

• Professional development focused on public presentation, venue partnerships, production planning, budgeting, marketing, audience development, and sustainability.
• Public presentation experience.
• Direct learning from cultural institutions, independent venues, creative businesses, and community spaces.
• Presentation planning support.
• Peer learning and cohort relationships.
• A $5,000 stipend in the current round.
• Professional network building.

Current San Diego Artist Incubator Participants