01Madison, WI
Kate Fogler
Seeking recoupment of self-funded solo show Meat Raffle, while shifting from acrylic yarn to locally sourced wool yarn, ensuring her art can be practiced without adverse health or ecological effects.
§IThe premise
There’s a project you’re ready to make.
The idea is there, you have a plan, all that’s missing is funding. But the options available to you, quite frankly, are bleak.
Patreon takes months to set up with contributions stuck at $1, $5, or $10 increments.
Kickstarter is all-or-nothing, meaning weeks or months of hard work could disappear if you don’t raise every dollar yourself.
You’ve heard about grants, but do you know anyone who’s actually gotten one?
Then there’s Prospect. Individual patrons funding art they believe in without any expectation of financial return
Prospect is patronage for the modern age. We help you identify a small number of people in your world who believe in your work enough to put money behind it. Then we match every dollar you raise up to $4,000.
Season 01 · June–August 2026
Five artists.Five projects.Each matched up to $4,000.
02Los Angeles, CA
H. Nelson Tracey
Writing and development of a brand new romantic comedy screenplay to ultimately be shot in the Pacific Northwest.
03Los Angeles, CA
Ryan Pollie
Development of Lily of the Field, a new rock musical exploring themes of artistic commitment stacked against the commitment of love.
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Open seat
Applications close June 15, 2026.
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Open seat
Applications close June 15, 2026.
§IIHow it works
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Propose a project
Tell us what you want to make and what it costs. A short film, an EP, a series of paintings, a book, a mural, a tour — anything with a story and an artifact.
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Raise half from your people
We'll work with you to identify patrons in your world — friends, family, longtime supporters — and learn how to have conversations about money. Prospect is a project of Dialect Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), so all contributions are tax-deductible. Deeper dive: Prospect 101 →
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Prospect matches every dollar raised
Unlock up to $4,000 from our matching fund as you raise. A 15% platform fee is covered by patrons, not artists. We handle the paperwork, compliance, and contribution tracking.
§IIIThe invitation
We're not taking everyone yet.
We're working with a small first cohort. Tell us about your project — if it's a fit, we'll bring you in. If your timing's off, we'll tell you that too.
Join the artist waitlist→