TOArts Artist Incubator 2026-27 Application

TOArts Artist Incubator 2026-27 Application

The TOArts Artist Incubator (TAI) offers one-year professional development for working artists, connecting them with professional advisors, other artists and creatives to launch, solidify, or re-define their careers in the arts, with a focus on creative generation, financial sustainability, and entrepreneurial growth.
- This application cannot be partially completed and saved, it has to be done in one sitting. Please be prepared to answer all questions, and share your artistic pieces.
- Emailed submissions to TOArts staff will not be accepted nor responded to.
- The ownership of any art you share as part of this application remains solely with you. It is only reviewed for the purposes of assessment and will be permanently deleted therafter, unless you provide express permission for us to share for promotional and fundraising purposes.
Program Dates

Program Start: August 2026

Monthly in-person group sessions (from 6 to 9 pm):
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Tuesday, January 19, 2027
- Tuesday, February 9, 2027
- Tuesday, March 2, 2027
- Tuesday, April 6, 2027
- Tuesday, May 4, 2027
- Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Culminating Showcase: Week of June 14, 2027
I attest that I can attend at least 9 of these in person sessions and will make it a priority to be present for the Culminating Showcase in June 2027.*

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Referring to the list of in-person meeting dates at the top, please list the dates where you will NOT be available.*
Maximum flexibility is recommended. You will not be eligible for the fellowship if you miss more than two monthly sessions.
Contact Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Social Media Links (if applicable)
Fellowship Availability
How did you learn about the TOArts Artist Incubator?*
Artistic Engagement, Commitment, & Growth Potential
Throughout the course of the fellowship, TAI fellows will work one-on-one with advisors on skills that pertain to 6 of the Incubator’s pillars.

Please self-identify your experience or strength in each pillar from 1 to 5 (with 5 representing strength and 1 representing a strong desire to improve).

These ratings are solely to help us individualize your fellowship experience and will not impact the review of your application. For example, a 1 in Artistic Training, suggests you would like additional support in that area.
Artistic Training*

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2

3

4

5

1 is Room to Improve, 5 is Area of Strength
Creative Generation*

1

2

3

4

5

1 is Room to Improve, 5 is Area of Strength
Branding & Marketing*

1

2

3

4

5

1 is Room to Improve, 5 is Area of Strength
Financial Management*

1

2

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4

5

1 is Room to Improve, 5 is Area of Strength
Networking*

1

2

3

4

5

1 is Room to Improve, 5 is Area of Strength
Mindset & Self-Care*

1

2

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5

1 is Room to Improve, 5 is Area of Strength
Comments (optional)
Please choose the artistic subset that most closely corresponds with your work as an artist: (choose one)*

Performing Arts: Includes dancers, actors, musicians, singers, songwriters, puppeteers, composers, choreographers, and production related arts and entertainment workersMedia Arts: Includes filmmaking, television, radio, documentaries, digital media, animation, new media, and production related arts and entertainment workersInterdisciplinary Art: Includes installation art, public and performance art, and time-based, experiential artLiterary Arts: Including writers of fiction, creative non-fiction, plays, poetry, lyrics and literatureVisual Arts & Folk Arts/Crafts: Includes painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, print-making, photography, mixed media, design, beadwork, masks, textiles, jewelry, and glass
In lieu of a resume, please share up to five creative or professional achievements that relate to your work within your artistic field, include dates and start with the most recent (do not include links).

These include but are not limited to: individual or group shows, screenings, performances, awards/grants, training or education, and work or volunteer experience in your artistic field.
Artistic Practice #1*
Artistic Practice #2*
Artistic Practice #3
Artistic Practice #4
Artistic Practice #5
Provide a detailed description of your artistic practice. This could include previous training or education. 300-500 words.*

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Provide a detailed description of the project or goals you intend to work on during the fellowship year. What would you like our advisors to help you with? What would you like to get out of the Incubator? If you have already begun a project or business plan, tell us where you are in the work process, what questions you are exploring and what you hope to accomplish. 300-500 words.*

0/500
Portfolio/Work Sample
Submit examples of your artistic practice

PDF, JPEG, PNG, MP3 or Word files accepted. All video files need to be sent as YouTube links. Five-minute limit for video or song files.
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YouTube Link (if applicable)
Provide a detailed description of the portfolio/work sample you've uploaded and how this relates to what you hope to accomplish during the year. If the sample you are submitting is a work-in-progress, please indicate that in the explanation. 200-300 words.*

0/300
Would you like to apply for financial assistance?*

YesNo
Please write in 300 words or less why you should be selected for this needs-based scholarship
Demographics

TOArts collects demographic data about the applicant pool to track the degree to which we are succeeding in supporting diverse artists. This demographic information is not shared with the admissions panel and is kept entirely separate from the admissions process. This information will be anonymized and may be shared as statistics for future funding or promotional purposes.
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Sexual Orientation

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or other sexual orientations in the LGBTQIA+ communityHeterosexual or StraightPeople who prefer to identify with another sexual orientationDecline to state
Race/Ethnicity

Asian / Asian AmericanBlack / African AmericanHispanic / Latino / Latina / LatinxMiddle Eastern / North AfricanNative American / American Indian / Alaska Native / IndigenousNative Hawaiian / Pacific IslanderWhite / Caucasian / EuropeanMulti-Racial / Multi-Ethnic (2+ races/ethnicities)Decline to state
Gender Identity

FemaleMaleNon-binaryDecline to state
Do you identify as a person with a disability? A disability can be physical, learning, cognitive, sensory, mental or chronic health, or other disability that is a barrier to everyday living.

Person with a disabilityPerson without a disabilityDecline to state
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TOArts Artist Incubator 2026-27 Application

Contact Information

Fellowship Availability

Artistic Engagement, Commitment, & Growth Potential

Portfolio/Work Sample

Demographics