The Vanguard Award and Accelerator

The Vanguard Award and Accelerator

The Vanguard Award and Accelerator | Remuseum

Annual $100,000 award and accelerator for up to 10 innovative arts leaders ready to center the public in new ways.

Narrative & Culture

Deadline: June 22, 2026

Funding: $100,000

Eligibility: Open to Chief Executive Officers or Executive Directors of U.S.-based nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations with annual operating budgets greater than $1 million. Applicants must have a track record of innovation, board approval for their idea, and ability to commit to the full 12-month accelerator program including the week-long intensive in Hawaii from January 23-31, 2027. Organizations must be IRS-certified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities or fiscally sponsored/university-based organizations with tax-exempt parent organizations.

Location: United States

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