Arts in Community Grants
Forecasted
Arts in Community Grants support Southern arts organizations with guest artist fees for cross-state public presentations and community learning that expand arts access and deepen engagement.
Funder: South Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$10,000 for up to 50% of artist fees, with a dollar-for-dollar cash match
Summary: Supports artist fees for cross-state Southern arts engagements combining public presentations with community learning activities.
Key Information: Projects must engage a Southern guest artist or ensemble in another state within South Arts’ nine-state region.
Description
South Arts administers Arts in Community Grants with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The program connects Southern communities with professional guest artists, increasing access to arts programming, expanding artists’ audiences, and deepening community engagement. Supported disciplines include film, traditional arts, visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts, including fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry.
Projects pair an artist or ensemble with a host or partner organization for a public presentation and an educational or community engagement activity conducted by the artist. Activities may be in person, live virtual, or hybrid, with local participation and interaction required for virtual events. The program emphasizes meaningful artistic experiences, carefully planned learning activities, accessibility, and contributions to the Southern arts ecosystem.
