Artist Support Grants available to N.C. artists

Professional artists in any discipline may apply for Artist Support Grants to help advance their artistic and professional development.

Artist Support Grants is a program funded by the NC Arts Council to provide the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions.

These grants support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their artistic and professional development. 

Types of fundable projects include:

• Creation of new work.
• Purchase of equipment and materials.
• Professional development workshops.
• Travel support for expenses associated with a professional opportunity such as participating in an exhibition or a conference.
• Development or upgrading of promotional materials such as brochures, DVDs, CDs, and websites.

Artist fees are also allowable expenses under the new program. Grant amounts vary from region to region. Statewide, most grants are between $500 and $2,000.

The regional arts council serving Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, and Iredale counties is the United Arts Council of Catawba County. Available grants range from $500 to $1,500.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 30. Projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026.

For more information, contact Chris Coffey at 828-324-4906 or grants@artscatawba.org.

— AKC