Applications are now being accepted for the 2008-2009 Central Piedmont Regional Artists grant program. Funds available total $15,000. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16.
The United Arts Council of Greensboro coordinates the Central Piedmont Regional Artist grant program on behalf of a consortium of five counties: Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham. Funding is provided by the North Carolina Arts Council and matched locally by participating county arts councils, such as the High Point Area Arts Council. Applications may be downloaded at www.uacARTS.org or by calling 336-373-7523, ext. 256.
Grants for Regional Artists are designed to support exceptionally talented visual, performing, literary and interdisciplinary artists at all stages of their careers to pursue projects that further their professional artistic development. Eligible artistic disciplines are music (both classical and contemporary), dance, visual arts (painting, photography, sculpture and pottery), film/video, drama and literature. Applicants must submit artistic work samples and provide a narrative case for support.
Regional Artist Grants are open to artists living in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties. To be eligible, an artist must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in their art form.
Regional Artist Grants provide important financial support and recognition for Triad area artists. In 2008, Regional Artist Grants totaled more than $16,000 to 13 regional artists. This cooperative effort fosters relationships between arts organizations while also encouraging networking between Triad artists.
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