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Support for Emerging Artists: Grants for Career Development and Projects

The CREATE Art Act aims to support emerging artists through a grant program. It provides funds for recording, touring, video production, marketing, and living/working expenses during creative processes. This offers a chance for career development and project realization for artists meeting specific income and creative activity criteria.
Key points
Various grants are available: up to $2,000 for annual activities, up to $100,000 for projects, up to $35,000 for live performances, and up to $10,000 for living and working expenses during creative work.
Grants are for artists who have earned less than $50,000 net from their art in the past 5 years and less than $400,000 net in the past 20 years.
Funds must be used for goods and services received in the U.S., provided by U.S. citizens or entities owned/controlled by U.S. citizens.
The Act includes labor protections, requiring prevailing minimum compensation and safe working conditions for personnel involved in grant-funded projects.
A Development Committee for Emerging Artist Grant Program will be established to advise the Secretary of Labor on program development and grant application evaluation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7918
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Process start date: 2024-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CREATE Art Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7918.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Various grants are available: up to $2,000 for annual activities, up to $100,000 for projects, up to $35,000 for live performances, and up to $10,000 for living and working expenses during creative work.
  • Grants are for artists who have earned less than $50,000 net from their art in the past 5 years and less than $400,000 net in the past 20 years.
  • Funds must be used for goods and services received in the U.S., provided by U.S. citizens or entities owned/controlled by U.S. citizens.
  • The Act includes labor protections, requiring prevailing minimum compensation and safe working conditions for personnel involved in grant-funded projects.
  • A Development Committee for Emerging Artist Grant Program will be established to advise the Secretary of Labor on program development and grant application evaluation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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