LENOIR, NC (September 2, 2021) — Artists from Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell and McDowell Counties are now eligible for Artist Support Grants, a one-year regional grant program developed by the North Carolina Arts Council. The grant, managed by local arts councils, will fund professional and artistic development for emerging or established artists to create work, improve business operations, or bring work to new audiences. The Artist Support Grants replace the Regional Artist Project Grants (RAP-G).
The program will be administered by the Burke Arts Council, Caldwell Arts Council, United Arts Council of Catawba County, Iredell Arts Council, McDowell Arts Council Association, Hiddenite Center, and Rock School Arts Foundation, in partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Grants will range from $500 to $3,000. Prior to submitting the application, artists must contact their local arts organization for an initial review.
Eligibility and Scope
This program will provide financial support to committed, gifted individual artists as well as small unincorporated groups of collaborating artists residing in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and McDowell Counties and 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. Artists should demonstrate a commitment to spending a significant portion of their time on their work as artists.
GRANT GUIDELINES:
Beginning this year, applicants will apply online through NC Arts Council’s GoSmart portal. Before applying, Caldwell County artists must contact the Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 for an initial review to confirm that the project meets required criteria. In addition, applicants who do not have access to a computer or lack adequate internet, etc. are encouraged to request assistance from their office.
Eligible Projects and Costs
Ineligible Projects and Costs
Evaluation Criteria
All complete applications will be reviewed by a panel of arts professionals with experience in various disciplines. Panelists will score each application based on the following evaluation criteria:
TIMELINE:
Application Deadline: September 30, 2021
Award Notifications: Early November 2021
Project Timeline: January 1 – June 30, 2022
Final Reports Due: July 15, 2022
For additional information, visit www.caldwellarts.com or contact Ellen Ball at 828-754-2486.
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