The ArtSeed Grant is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.
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The purpose of the ArtSeed grant program is to encourage and enhance the arts in the Racine area and to foster excitement, support and growth in the arts community. The RAC supports projects that encourage new, innovative or experimental programs based in the arts. This program is meant to assist small arts groups as well as individuals interested in the arts. Artists or arts groups from Racine County may apply for an ArtSeed grant to help fund projects where activities occur primarily within Racine County. Projects which involve partnerships and collaborations are of particular interest.
2026 Applications are NOW OPEN for projects occurring between July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in Racine County Awards are made in July each year. Successful applicants will be required to match the award amount. |
The ArtSEED Re-Granting Program is Foundational to the Racine Arts Council.
congratulations to the 2025 artseed grant recipients
Black Arts Council of Racine “Poetry in the Park”
Burlington Public Library “Library Arts Pass”
Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin “Gospel Fusion”
First Presbyterian Church “A Candlelight Concert”
Over Our Head Players “Salmon-a-Rama: The Sketch Comedy Puppet Musical that Your Children Won’t Understand”
Racine Art Museum “RAM Community Quilt Project”
Racine Concert Band “2026 Commissioning Project”
Racine Symphony Orchestra “Violin Intensive”
Sweatshop Movement “SWEAT Fest: Street Jamz Vol. 7”
The Branch at 1501, Park High School, and Megan Sunday “The Power of Paint: Inspiring Community Collaboration Through a Mural Initiative”
Denise Zingg “Collaborative Artwork Presentation with Matting and Framing for Racine’s Main Gallery Program”
Burlington Public Library “Library Arts Pass”
Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin “Gospel Fusion”
First Presbyterian Church “A Candlelight Concert”
Over Our Head Players “Salmon-a-Rama: The Sketch Comedy Puppet Musical that Your Children Won’t Understand”
Racine Art Museum “RAM Community Quilt Project”
Racine Concert Band “2026 Commissioning Project”
Racine Symphony Orchestra “Violin Intensive”
Sweatshop Movement “SWEAT Fest: Street Jamz Vol. 7”
The Branch at 1501, Park High School, and Megan Sunday “The Power of Paint: Inspiring Community Collaboration Through a Mural Initiative”
Denise Zingg “Collaborative Artwork Presentation with Matting and Framing for Racine’s Main Gallery Program”
2026 ArtSeed Applications are DUE MAY 1, 2026
Who May Apply:
ArtSeed Re-Granting Program Does Not Fund:
- Racine County Non-profit organizations with 501(c)3 status
- Racine County Non-profit organizations without 501(c)3 status with documentation from a 501(c)3 organization stating their commitment to act as fiscal receiver
- Individual artists living in Racine County
- Both Public and Private schools in Racine County, if partnering/collaborating with an artist or arts program.
- ArtSeed grant recipients are eligible to receive a grant for up to three years of consecutive funding. After sitting out a year, the recipient may apply again.
- NOTE: Successful applicants will be required to match the amount awarded and may be asked to participate in an RAC event in Spring, 2027.
ArtSeed Re-Granting Program Does Not Fund:
- Scholarships
- Fundraising Projects
- Projects not based in Racine County
- Rent, Operational or Capital Improvement costs unless directly connected to the proposed program or project (in which case, contact RAC for guidance).
- Activities that are “inherently religious” such as religious worship, instruction, and proselytization. Religious organizations or groups with a religious affiliation are eligible to apply for funding for a project or program that is available to the general public and that has the purpose of benefiting the general public.