Jerome Foundation supports emerging professional artists who are the principal creators of new work, and:
who take risks and embrace challenges;
whose developing voices reveal significant potential;
who are rigorous in their approach to creation and production;
who have some evidence of professional achievement but not a substantial record of accomplishment; and
who are not recognized as established artists by other artists, curators, producers, critics, and arts administrators.
Nurturing exploration and experimentation by emerging artists diversifies the seeds of creativity and leads to rich experiences.
Central to the Foundation's review of each proposal is an assessment of the quality of the artistic work. The Foundation seeks to encourage the potential for excellence.
The Foundation welcomes the opportunity to support artistic works that embody diverse cultural perspectives.