Although the various educational components form the core of our Business Accelerator Program, participants also gain access to a host of other benefits (see below). Additionally, the fund’s e-learning portal--a considerable archive of art-industry information--is free and accessible to any artist with an Internet connection.

Benefits to Program Participants

• Full tuition to CHF’s live Business Accelerator web-based workshop course, facilitated by experts in the art industry and critical business disciplines
• The customized support of CHF’s Business Accelerator team, group Q&As, and powerful individual consultations with experts in the business of art, business growth, and strategy
• An art-business toolset that includes access to our full media library, including previous Accelerator workshops
• PR exposure via CHF’s digital media, social/PR channels, and calendar
• Introductions to industry leaders (e.g., successful artists, gallerists, collectors, etc.); invitations to regional/local events in artists’ spaces (as available); and referrals to CHF’s core stable of vetted professional partners
• Opportunities to collaborate with other artists in shaping the program so that it addresses the challenges they all face as they grow their art businesses

From among the program's 20 participants, up to ten artists will be selected to receive:

• A grant to cover targeted business expenses. The amount will vary according to each artist’s business plan and specific needs, but the total funding disbursed by CHF in one year will not exceed $10,000.
• One-on-one tailored business support and guidance from CHF’s Business Accelerator team to help maximize the impact of the grant. This support can include anything from helping artists with strategy and implementation, to assistance in evaluating bids from vendors to carry out specific tasks, such as designing a website or drawing up a contract.

For information on eligibility requirements and the selection process, please visit our guidelines page.