Emerging Creator Fellowship supports Charlotte-Mecklenburg artists with training, experimentation, and creative risk-taking to expand their practice and build sustainable artistic careers.
Applications shift from January 20–February 22, 2026 to February 1–March 7, 2027 (11:59pm deadline). You may now apply to only one fellowship annually—not both Emerging Creator and Creative Renewal; drafts are due February 28 at 11:59pm, and project and review timelines also changed.
The Creative Renewal Fellowship supports experienced Mecklenburg County artists with funding for sabbatical-style projects to explore new creative directions and renew their artistic practice.
Emerging Artist Grants support South Carolina artists with artwork-creation funding, mentorship, and professional learning to deepen their practice and build sustainable artistic careers.
SEED Grants support Charlotte-Mecklenburg creatives with materials, equipment, training, and new projects to expand their practice, build skills, and elevate their creative work.
Emerging Artist Alumni Grants support South Carolina artists with ambitious artistic project funding and professional learning to advance artistic development, career growth, and sustainability.
Individual Artist Fellowships support South Carolina artists with unrestricted funding to recognize artistic achievement, exceptional practice, and sustained commitment to their discipline.