Creative Exchange

Through the Creative Exchange, we strive to give all who contribute to the arts sector — artists, arts leaders, individuals working for arts and cultural nonprofits, gallery owners, patrons of the arts, and more — the connection, access to resources, skill building, and business coaching they need to grow and thrive on Cape Cod and the Islands.


Creative Exchange Programs

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Capacity Building Grants

A 5-month program that guides artists in creating a roadmap that identifies goals for their creative business and action steps for achieving them. Artists in the cohort have access to workshops focused on strengthening and growing their business; one-on-one and group coaching in the creation of a business plan; connection to other creatives to support one another on their professional journeys; and a $1,000 stipend upon program completion.

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Creative Exchange Meetups

We are building a stronger arts sector through forging strong connections. Our meetups are purposefully designed to foster meaningful relationships among artists, arts leaders, and individuals contributing to the arts.

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Creative Exchange Conference

Join us at the Cotuit Center for the Arts for an unforgettable day of connection, collaboration, and creativity. Whether you’re a visual artist, performer, writer, designer, or advocate for the arts, this is your space to spark new ideas and build meaningful networks across disciplines. This year’s theme, The Art of What’s Next, invites us to imagine bold futures, embrace innovation, and explore how artists and cultural leaders can shape what comes next in our communities, industries, and lives.

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Our Podcast

Connect, be inspired, and exchange ideas

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WITH MEMBERSHIP COMES BENEFITS

The Creative Exchange Membership is for emerging and established artists of all mediums and backgrounds, cultural organizations, and supporters of the arts led by artists and experts who understand the needs of the creative sector.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Here for the next era of arts and artists.

Filipe Miguel

Multidisciplinary Artist, New Bedford

ABOUT FILIPE

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