Venue Access Grants Creative Individuals
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Venue Access Grants Creative Individuals support Mecklenburg County creatives with venue rental subsidies for public arts, science, history, and heritage events that expand cultural access.
Funder: Arts and Science Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Draft application) | September 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 or $10,000 based on anticipated audience size, plus a 15% administrative fee
Summary: Supports Mecklenburg County creative individuals with venue rental subsidies for public arts, science, history, and heritage programming.
Key Information: Applicants must operate as sole proprietors or LLCs and have three years of artistic income history.
Description
Administered by the Arts and Science Council (ASC) and funded solely by Mecklenburg County, Venue Access Grants reduce financial barriers to publicly and privately owned cultural spaces. The Creative Individuals opportunity supports venue access for performances, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and other programming that increases public engagement with arts, science, history, and heritage.
Inspired by the City of Charlotte Arts & Culture Plan, the program supports Mecklenburg County’s Connected Community and Economic Opportunities priorities. It seeks projects that expand access to cultural resources, help communities thrive, and provide economic opportunities. Priority goes to accessible public events and appropriate performance or event spaces, including nonprofit venues that regularly host arts, science, and history programming.
