The DAG Foundation for the Arts (DAG) champions innovative artists whose work inspires, challenges, and enriches our communities. We do this by supporting artists in literature, music, and the visual arts as they work to build thriving, sustainable careers.

Our focus is on emerging artists whose work seeks to expand boundaries and explore new possibilities. We aim to provide financial support to these artists and facilitate connections to other artists, opportunities, and creative outlets. We intend to reach these goals in three ways: by awarding individual prizes to musicians, writers, and visual artists through a competitive process; by holding events to celebrate and promote DAG-supported artists and their work; and by forming strategic partnerships that advance our core mission.

Success, for the DAG Foundation, will be measured in the number of artists whose careers we can advance, the innovative art they create, and the people and communities they inspire, challenge, and enrich.