In September 2005, LINC announced the first grantees of Artography and is providing more than $1.2 million in support to nine small to mid-sized arts programs and organizations from across the country that represent artistically exemplary and community-responsive practices. The grantees were selected through a nationwide call for applications and a peer review process. Together with its grantees, Artography aims to help broaden arts and culture field practices to reflect the true scope of the nation's cultural diversity.

2005 Grantees
Appalshop
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services/Arab American National Museum
Chicago Public Art Group
Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator
Installation Gallery
Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance
Ma-Yi Theater Company
Vietnamese Youth Development Center
The Village of Arts and Humanities

In March 2006, LINC made four capacity-building grants totaling $130,000 to organizations that applied to and were highly ranked in Artography's 2005 peer review process. Their work was considered consistent with the goals of Artography and addressed discipline areas not covered by the 2005 grants.

Capacity Building Grantees
Everett Dance Theatre
Hmong American Institute for Learning
H.T. Dance Company
Khmer Arts Academy