The 2026 cohort of the Creative Incubator is centered on advancing teaching practices, with a focus on how artists share knowledge, engage communities, and expand access to creative learning. As part of this year’s program, three participating artists will develop and offer free or low-cost public programs, making arts education more accessible while strengthening their own approaches to instruction.
Supported by Neighborhood Connections, the Creative Incubator is designed to help artists and creative entrepreneurs grow their practice, strengthen their projects, and build sustainable businesses. The program is tailored for creatives who are already active in their field and ready to take their work to the next level. Through FIG’s Creative Incubator Program, participants gain access to educational workshops, peer-to-peer feedback, and hands-on guidance to develop and implement their projects in real time.
Meet the FIG’s 2026 Creative Incubator Cohort:
Alexis Chinon Hedderson
Jenniffer Omaitz
Oliver St. Clair