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North Carolina Arts Council announces $16 million in 2023-24 grants

This includes an increase of $2.5 million in annual funding for the statewide Grassroots Arts Program, a cornerstone program which distributes funds to all 100 counties through an extensive network of local arts councils and other partners.

Learn more about our 2023-24 grantees

North Carolina’s nonprofit arts & culture sector delivered $2.23 billion in economic and social impact in 2022

Newly released data from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study by Americans for the Arts reveals a five percent growth in the economic impact of North Carolina's arts and culture sector since 2015.

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2023 North Carolina Heritage Awards

Since 1989, the North Carolina Heritage Awards have honored artists across the state for their contributions to the cultural life of their communities. Six artists received a Heritage Award on May 31, 2023 at a public ceremony in Raleigh.

Meet the Recipients

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A+ Schools of N.C. selects 12 new apprentice fellows

This spring, 10 Apprentice Fellows from N.C. were selected to join the work of A+ Schools, and two Apprentice Fellows from Texas began their training to support the three A+ schools located in Arlington, TX. The newest cohort brings a wide range of experience and expertise in the arts and education. Meet our A+ Apprentice Fellows.

Check out the November 2023 edition of our Art Matters newsletter!

In this issue: 2023-2024 grantees announced, American Indian Heritage Month, and holiday arts markets.

The arts are back in NC and you are the reason why Spark and the arts

Arts Across NC Blog

Discover inspiring stories about North Carolina artists and arts organizations on the Arts Across NC blog.

North Carolina Arts Council Grants

The N.C. Arts Council’s grants are one of the many ways we invest in sustaining and advancing our diverse and widespread network of arts organizations and artists.

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Local Arts Council Directory

More than 75 local arts councils support the 100 counties across our state to provide programs, services and funding to local organizations to strengthen the arts in their own communities.

What We Do: The Arts Council

The North Carolina Arts Council delivers resources to arts organizations and artists to support projects and programs of public value that revitalize downtowns, educate and empower North Carolina youths, and fuel a thriving non-profit creative sector that generates over $2 billion annually.