Vision and Mission

VISION: Live. Create. Thrive. Independent artists make a significant contribution to the fabric of Philadelphia through their creative work and professional participation. If artists are able to thrive in this city, it positively impacts their decisions to continue to live and create here. A rich cultural community also has great potential to attract new talent to the city who want to be a part of a supportive arts and culture community.…

SBMA MicroGrant

Local artists can apply for the Small But Mighty Arts Micro-Grant to move their creative careers or projects forward and/or towards completion.

PROGRAMS

CREATE. CONNECT. THRIVE. SBMA uses an artist-driven approach to support members of the creative community by connecting artists directly with resources; informing artists about new resources on an ongoing basis via email newsletters and social media; and partnering with arts and community organizations to increase our impact. We work with local partners to develop and present…