The NC Arts Council Artist Support Grant is a regional grant program to support individual artists in all phases of their career.
The program funds professional and artistic development for emerging or established artists to create work, improve their business operations, or bring their work to new audiences.
Established in 2020 to assist individual artists during the pandemic, the Artist Support Grant has since become a vital resource for local creatives. In 2023, Region 17 reviewed 79 applications and distributed $44,000 in grants to 21 artists, supporting a diverse range of projects across various art forms. Examples of funded projects include purchasing new equipment, building websites, and even covering travel expenses for research purposes.
This grant is intended to support a broad range of talented artists in the genres of visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music composition, choreography, and interdisciplinary arts. Grants range from $500 to $3,000. Individual artists and small, unincorporated groups of collaborating artists are eligible to apply.
Allowable Expenses
In project year 2024-2025, applicants may apply for up to 50 percent of the grant to support artist fees.
Completion/Presentation of a New Work – Cost of resources necessary to complete or present a significant new work (e.g., purchasing art supplies or equipment—digital may qualify—or space rental).
Career Promotion – Projects aimed at advertising artists’ work and/or demonstrating their skill level (e.g., websites, portfolios, audio-visual documentation, and online presentation).
Training – Costs to attend a class or workshop (in-person or virtual) aimed either at enhancing the artist’s skill level or professional development (e.g., a master class or workshop taught by acknowledged authorities in the applicant artist’s medium).
Travel – Costs of transportation, lodging, and food for training, professional conferences, or research as allowed or possible while…
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