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We empower music creators to own & expand their creative paths. *FUND: grants for Bay Area artists *LEARN: artist-tailored entrepreneurial training
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We are feeling the love for our artist community! 💗
Zoo Labs LEARN is a resource library packed with wisdom directly from artists who are living examples of how to make it happen. These expert creative entrepreneurs are defining what success looks like for them, and sharing their lessons learned with YOU.
As always, all courses are free - and you can complete them at your own pace. Tap in today at learn.zoolabs.org (or the link in our bio) to start learning from these fantastic artists (and others).
#artist #onlineeducation #freeeducation #artistresources #entrepreneurship #artistsareentrepreneurs #onlinelearning #onlinecourses #onlineclass #artistecosystem #musicbusiness #BayAreaMusic #onlineclasses #levelup #creativeentrepreneurs #freeeducation #hiphop #beatmakers #musicproducer #musician #professionalmusician #creativeeconomy
14 Feb 2023
In partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation @cci_arts we’re proud to announce the 2026 Zoo Labs: FUND grantees!
Fourteen grants ranging from $5,000 - $50,000 were awarded to Bay Area culturally rooted artist teams with a music business to support their creative enterprises and further their community impact.
In addition to receiving a cash award, grantees will have access to a suite of mentorship resources offered by Zoo Labs: LEARN, including on-demand artist-tailored entrepreneurial courses and a curated pairing with a business mentor.
The 14 recipients across the four award tiers are:
$50,000
Yeah, Art! @yeahart_
$25,000
ANYxMEANS @fluidopenmic
Audiopharmacy @audiopharmacy
Women’s Audio Mission @womensaudiomission
$15,000
Black American Sound System @blackamericansoundsystem
Her DJ Club @herdjclub
New Krma Media @thanhxmusic
Parallax Concerts @parallaxconcerts
PINAY VLTRN @pinayvltrn
$5,000
Clave Collective
Hidden Jewels Unleashed @abayomithesinger
Indigenous Sound Archive - aka, ISA Records
The Room We Needed @theroomweneeded
ThinkInSound
Congratulations, grantees! 🎉
Check out the full press release at the 🔗linkinbio.
#InvestInArtists #ArtistsAreEntrepreneurs #ArtsFunding #BayArea #MusicGrants
05 Nov 2026
The ripple effects of the ecosystem 💗
Zoo Labs ➡️ Electrospit ➡️ HiiiWAV ➡️ Oakland Tech Week
An incredible lineage we’re so proud to have played a part in! Exciting things are happening in The Town… Congratulations @boskokante @matrix_trinity_555
@electrospit @hiiiwav @oaklandtechweek
🎥 by @vinithawatson
08 Oct 2026
The 2026 Zoo Labs: FUND is now closed. Thank you to our artist community! 🙏 We truly appreciate all of the love and hard work that goes into applying.
Applicants - mark your calendars for these upcoming milestones:
- Week of Oct 5th: Panel Review
- October 13th by 5 PM pt: Award Notifications
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#BayAreaMusic #MusicBusiness #ArtistGrants #MusicFunding #IndependentArtist
14 Aug 2026
📢‼️ 24 HOURS REMAINING until the 2026 Zoo Labs FUND application portal closes! Make those finishing touches and click submit by 11:59 AM PT - that’s MORNING! (🔗 linkinbio!)
Best of luck to all our incredible applicants!
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#BayAreaMusic #MusicBusiness #ArtistGrants #MusicFunding IndependentArtist
13 Aug 2026
🗓 There are only a few days left to apply for the 2026 Zoo Labs: FUND!
Reminder: Your team’s application must be submitted by THIS FRIDAY, August 14 at 11:59 a.m. (morning) PST.
Head over to @cci_arts or click the🔗linkinbio to put the final touches on your application.
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#BayAreaMusic #MusicBusiness #ArtistGrants #MusicFunding #IndependentArtist
11 Aug 2026
‼️ You have ONE week until the 2026 FUND application portal closes!
Your team’s application must be submitted by 11:59 AM (MORNING) PST on Friday, August 14.
Don’t wait until the last minute - submit your app today on the @cci_arts website (🔗link in bio!)
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#BayAreaMusic #MusicBusiness #ArtistGrants #MusicFunding #IndependentArtist
07 Aug 2026
⏰ Deadline approaching! You have less than 2 weeks left to apply for the 2026 Zoo Labs FUND! Get your team’s application submitted now at @cci_arts website or click the 🔗 #linkinbio
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#BayAreaMusic #MusicBusiness #ArtistGrants #MusicFunding IndependentArtist
03 Aug 2026
📢 THE 2026 ZOO LABS: FUND APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED BY ONE WEEK! SUBMIT BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th AT 11:59 A.M. (MORNING) PT! 📢
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Don’t wait - submit your team’s app ASAP on the @cci_arts website (🔗 #linkinbio)!
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#BayAreaMusic #MusicBusiness #ArtistGrants #MusicFunding
29 Jul 2026
🎹 🎶 🎸 Are you a Bay Area music entrepreneur or team looking to take your business to the next level? @thezoolabs is awarding grants ranging from $5,000 - $50,000 to culturally rooted teams launching or growing a music business. The application portal is open until August 7th on the @cci_arts website (or the 🔗link in bio). APPLY TODAY!
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📷 Photo features 2025 FUND awardees @isntshelovey and @zenwithgaia
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#BayAreaMusic #MusicBusiness #ArtistGrants #MusicFunding #IndependentArtist
14 Jul 2026
⏰ Only ONE month left until the 2026 FUND application deadline!
Looking for support with your Pitch Video or filling out the Business Matrix? Visit learn.zoolabs.org (or the 🔗 link in bio) and sign up for our FUND Applicant Bundle - a collection of 4 FREE courses designed to help you build your best application.
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🎶 Questions about your application? Please email our partners @cci_arts at [email protected] (include Zoo Labs: FUND in the subject line) or call 415.288.0530 for assistance. You can also register for Office Hours (July 8 and July 22) at the link in bio.
#BayAreaMusic #MusicBusiness #ArtistGrants #MusicFunding #IndependentArtist
07 Jul 2026
On June 16th, @thezoolabs Founder and Executive Director @vinithawatson was honored to be a part of SOZO Forum: Room for Light - a Gathering on the Future of Artist Empowerment and the Inspiration Economy. It was a day that brought together luminary creatives, change-makers, and philanthropists; the experience felt focused, inspirational, and full of joy.
Vinitha shared personal insights and stories from her upbringing on the “Inspiration as Currency” panel alongside Keba Konte, moderated by Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Later she had the great joy of stewarding a fascinating group discussion on “Abundant Imagination: AI, Technology & Hopeful Futures”.
A huge thank you to the ROOM FOR LIGHT Co-Chairs, Rika Iino, Lane Sugata, Olivia Malabuyo Tablante - and thank you @sozoartists for leading these important and inspiring conversations. To the future 🚀
30 Jun 2026
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