Regional Artist Project Grants Programs FY 2018-19
This program, funded by the N.C. Arts Council, provides the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions. These grants support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their professional development. 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
Grant amounts vary from region to region. Statewide, they range from $300 to $5,000, though most grants are between $500 and $2,000. A list of participating counties, deadlines for each region, and a primary contact for each consortium appears below. Regions are listed from west to east.
Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties
Primary Contact:
Jane Lonon
Ashe County Arts Council
Phone: (336) 846-2787
E-mail: jane@ashecountyarts.org
Web: www.ashecountyarts.org
Application Deadline: September 14, 2018
Avery, Buncombe, Madison, Mitchell and Yancey Counties
Primary Contact:
Janelle Wienke
Asheville Area Arts Council
Phone: (828) 258-0710
E-mail: janelle@ashevillearts.com
Web: ashevillearts.com
Application Deadline: October 12, 2018
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson and Macon Counties
Primary Contact:
Leigh Forrester
Haywood County Arts Council
Phone: (828) 452-0593
E-mail: director@haywoodarts.org
Web: www.haywoodarts.org
Application Deadline: October 5, 2018
Henderson, Polk and Transylvania Counties
Primary Contact:
Patty Smyers
Arts Council of Henderson County
Phone: (828) 693-8504
E-mail: acofhc@bellsouth.net
Web: www.acofhc.org
Application Deadline: August 2018
Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly and Union Counties
Arts and Science Council (of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County):
Liz Fitzgerald
Phone: (704) 335-3261
E-mail: liz.fitzgerald@artsandscience.org
Web: www.artsandscience.org
Arts Council of Lincoln County:
Deanna McGinnis
Phone: (704) 732-9044
E-mail: artslincolnnc@gmail.com
Arts Council of York County:
Debra Heintz
Phone: (803) 328-2787
E-mail: heintzd@yorkcountyarts.org
Cabarrus Arts Council:
Noelle Rhodes Scott or Stephanie Griffin
Phone: (704) 920-2787
E-mail: noelle@cabarrusartscouncil.org, Stephanie@Cabarrusartscouncil.org
Cleveland County Arts Council:
Shearra Miller
Phone: (704) 484-2787
E-mail: shearra@ccartscouncil.org
Gaston Arts Council:
Kim George
Phone:(704) 853-2787
E-mail: director@gastonarts.org
Iredell Arts Council:
Rogelio Calvo
Phone: (704) 873-6100
E-mail: mail@iredellartscouncil.org
Rowan Arts Council:
Lesley Pulliam
Phone: (704) 638-3100
E-mail: rowanarts@visitsalisburync.com
Rutherford County Arts Council:
Matthew McEnnerney
Phone: (828) 245-4000
E-mail: rutherfordarts@mac.com
Stanly County Arts Coucil:
Renee VanHorn
Phone: (704) 982-8118
E-mail: stanlycountyartscouncil1974@gmail.com
Union County Community Arts Council:
Barbara Faulk
Phone: (704) 283-2784
E-mail: uccac@aol.com
Application Deadline: September 28, 2018
Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba and McDowell Counties
Primary Contact:
Kathy Greathouse
United Arts Council of Catawba County
Phone: (828) 324-4906
E-mail: kgreathouse@artscatawba.org
Web: www.artscatawba.org
Application Deadline: October 5, 2018
Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties
Primary Contact:
Dara Silver
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Phone: (336) 722-2585
E-mail: dsilver@intothearts.org
Web: www.intothearts.org
Application Deadline: September 28, 2018
Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham Counties
Primary Contact:
Chip Berry
ArtsGreensboro
Phone: (336) 373-7523
E-mail: grants@artsgreensboro.org
Web: www.artsgreensboro.org
Application Deadline: November 19, 2018
Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange and Person Counties
Primary Contact:
Margaret DeMott
Durham Arts Council
Phone: (919) 560-2720
E-mail: mdemott@durhamarts.org
Web: www.durhamarts.org
Application Deadline: September 21, 2018
Franklin, Johnston, Vance, Wake and Warren Counties
Primary Contact:
Brandi Neuwirth
United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County
Phone: (919) 839-1498 ext. 205
E-mail: bneuwirth@unitedarts.org
Web: www.unitedarts.org
Application Deadline: April 2, 2018
Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland Counties
Primary Contact:
Adrienne Trego
Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Phone: (910) 323-1776
E-mail: adriennet@theartscouncil.com
Web: www.theartscouncil.com
Application Deadline: October 2018
Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne and Wilson Counties
Primary Contact:
Holly Garriott
Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge
Phone: (252) 551-6947
E-mail: holly@pittcountyarts.org
Web: www.pittcountyarts.org
Application Deadline: September 7, 2018
Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender Counties
Primary Contact:
Rhonda Bellamy
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
Phone: (910) 343-0998
E-mail: rhonda@artswilmington.org
Web: www.artswilmington.org
Application Deadline: August 15, 2018
