01Madison, WI
Kate
Fogler
TextileSeeking 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.
Prospect is patronage for the modern age
You have what you need to create art.
Prospect has what you need to fund it.
The 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.
Meet artists on Prospect
Kate
Textile02Los Angeles, CA
H. Nelson
Tracey
FilmWriting and development of a brand new romantic comedy screenplay to ultimately be shot in the Pacific Northwest.
03Los Angeles, CA
Ryan Pollie
Musical TheaterDevelopment of Lily of the Field, a new rock musical exploring themes of artistic commitment stacked against the commitment of love.
04Los Angeles, CA
Jamee Cornelia
Creative LabScience Fair Co. is an experimental creative lab and cultural ecosystem exploring the future of independent art, technology, and distribution.
05—
Photograph forthcoming
Open seat
Open mediumComing soon
Early projects on Prospect were matched dollar-for-dollar by our network of patrons who believe in patronage. Learn more about Matching Funds.
How it works
01
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. Certain projects eligible for Matching Funds.
02
Prospect your own audience
We’ll work with you to identify patrons in your world — friends, family, longtime supporters — and learn how to have conversations about money. Our team supports you every step of the way.
03
Get funded and start creating
Draw your funds at any time as you start creating. We handle all of the paperwork, compliance, and contribution tracking. A 10% fee — paid by patrons — covers our costs.
Prospect is a fiscal sponsorship program of Dialect Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), so all contributions are tax-deductible. Deeper dive: Prospect 101 →
The invitation
We’re not taking everyone yet.
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.