temporary.fund connects artists, designers, and emerging creative brands with experienced industry professionals - for direct, practical help with real questions. No competitive fellowships. No gatekeeping.
Sources: LVMH Prize (lvmh.com, 2025) · CFDA Scholarship Fund & Fashion Fund (cfda.com) · Hyères Festival (villanoailles.com) · NEA (arts.gov) · NFIB Small Business Survey (2019) · UPS/Inc. mentorship study (2015) · LegalShield/Decision Analyst (2013, 2025)
Meaningful mentorship in the creative industries has long been reserved for a select few. We're changing that.
Prestigious programs like major arts fellowships and fashion funds serve an important purpose - but they reach only a handful of people each year. The vast majority of working creatives face real, pressing questions about their practice and their business with no clear path to expert help.
We fill that gap. Through a simple submission process, we match independent creatives with experienced legal and financial professionals - for direct, one-on-one consultations, fully covered by the Fund.
Independent creatives at any stage of their practice or business -- artists, designers, photographers, musicians, and emerging brand founders. Particularly those who have never had access to the kind of legal and financial guidance that larger organizations take for granted.
Tell us about your practice and the specific challenge or opportunity you're navigating. No pitch deck required - just clarity about what you need help with.
Our team reviews your submission and identifies an expert whose experience directly applies to your question. This typically takes 5-7 business days.
A 1-2 hour session, fully covered by the Fund. Come with questions, documents, or a specific problem to work through. The time is yours.
If you and your expert want to continue working together, we make that introduction - and connect you to additional resources, referrals, and relevant programming.
Experts apply to join our advisory network. We welcome attorneys, accountants, CFOs, and financial advisors with experience in the creative industries.
When a submission aligns with your expertise, we'll send a brief summary of the situation. You decide whether to participate - there's no obligation on any given request.
Partners donate their time or participate for a fee paid for by the Fund -- whichever works best for them. Sessions are 1-2 hours, scheduled at your convenience, remotely or in person.
Expert partners are recognized across our communications and events. Many find these engagements lead to meaningful professional relationships and ongoing community ties.
Submissions are not yet open. We are currently building our expert partner network and will open for requests shortly.
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If you are interested in joining as an expert partner or donor, select your role below and we will be in touch directly.
temporary.fund is open to independent creatives and founders of independently operated creative businesses who do not have legal or financial counsel on staff or on retainer, and are based in the United States.
Questions about the Fund, our programs, or partnership opportunities - [email protected]
We're building our advisory network across all disciplines. Interested in contributing your expertise - [email protected]
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