Artist Support Grants
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Artist Support Grants support individual and collaborating artists, funding new work, equipment, training, and career promotion to develop their artistic practice and reach new audiences.
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Funder: United Arts Wake County
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500; no matching funds required
Summary: Supports artists’ professional and artistic development to create work, improve artistic operations, and reach new audiences.
Key Information: Applicants must have lived continuously in Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, or Wake County for at least one year before the deadline.
Description
United Arts Wake County administers Artist Support Grants with funding from United Arts, the North Carolina Arts Council, and Raleigh Arts. The program supports emerging and established artists across visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and interdisciplinary arts. Individual artists and small, unincorporated groups of collaborating artists may seek support for developing their artistic practice and career.
Funding can help artists complete or present new work, purchase supplies or equipment, rent studio space, promote their work, undertake training, or travel for professional development and research. Applicants do not need a single specific production project: requests for resources that help grow their artistic careers are also welcome. The program emphasizes artistic merit, achievable plans, and meaningful contributions to the applicant’s career development.
