Artist Support Grant
ABOUT
What are Artist Support Grants?
Artist Support Grants is a program funded by the N.C. Arts Council to provide the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions.
WHO MAY APPLY
These grants support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their artistic and professional development.
SCOPE AND ALLOWABLE EXPENSES
Types of fundable projects include:
- Creation of new work
- Purchase of equipment and materials
- Professional development workshops
- Travel support for expenses associated with a professional opportunity such as participating in an exhibition or a conference
- Development or upgrading of promotional materials such as brochures, DVDs, CDs, and websites
Artist fees are also allowable expenses under the new program. Grant amounts vary from region to region. Statewide, most grants are between $500 and $2,000.
PROJECT PERIOD
Projects must be completed by December 31, 2023.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
All regions are currently accepting applications for year three of the N.C. Artist Support Grant, FY 2022-23.
Evaluation Criteria
- Overall excellence of the applicant’s artwork as demonstrated by work samples
- Feasibility of the proposed project
- Contribution of the proposed project to the advancement of the applicant’s professional artistic development and practice
Review Process
All completed Artist Support Grant applications will be judged by a multi-county panel of established artists, arts professionals, arts educators and administrators who will review and evaluate the applications and allocate funds for selected projects
APPLICATION INFORMATION
All regions are currently accepting applications for year three of the N.C. Artist Support Grant, FY 2022-23.
Information Sessions (registration required)
- Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at 3 p.m.
RSVP Required - Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at 3 p.m.
RSVP Required