Artists Regional Grants available

Through the North Carolina Arts Council’s Regional Artist Project Grant Program, artists from Franklin, Johnston, Vance, Wake and Warren can receive grant awards for projects that will further their professional development. Previously funded projects have included attendance at professional development workshops and conferences, purchase of art equipment to aid in the production of artwork, production of new works and production of promotional materials, such as a portfolio or demo tape. Grants are intended for emerging and professional artists in all disciplines.
Application forms are now available. Contact the Johnston County Arts Council at 919-553-1930 to request an application. Completed applications are due Friday, September 7, 2007. Grants are available for up to $1,500 and are awarded on a competitive basis.
To be eligible, an artist must be at least 18 years of age, have lived in the five county region for at least one year and not be currently enrolled in a degree program. Additional requirements and stipulations are explained in the application guidelines.
Since Regional Artist Project Grants are competitive, a workshop will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 5:30 pm in the conference room of the Johnston County Arts Council, 231 East Second St., Clayton to assist artists in preparing for the grant application process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek assistance with their applications.
The Regional Artist Project Grant Program receives major funding from United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County and the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support provided by Franklin County Arts Council, Johnston County Arts Council, Vance County Arts Council, and Warren County Arts Council.