Grassroots Subgrants
The Burke Arts Council is accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants March 1 though June 30, 2010.
Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. The Burke Arts Council serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Burke County.
Applications are available for non-profit organizations to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Burke County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. Grassroots funds are not generally awarded to arts organizations that receive funding through the North Carolina Arts Council’s General Support Program.
Projects must occur between August 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011.
Applications must be received no later than June 30, 2011.
All applicants must meet with the Executive Director for review of applications prior to submission.
Grant applications are evaluated by a diverse panel of community members and voted on by Burke Arts Council Board of Directors. Awards are announced in October each year. For questions or more information, contact Ann DiSanto, Executive Director, or Mary Ann Tallent, Assistant, at 433.7282, or admin@burkearts.org
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Area Counties Accepting Grant Applications from Artists
Applications for the 2010-2011 Regional Artist Project Grant for artists residing in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba or McDowell Counties are now being accepted. This annual grant, provides financial support of up to $1,500 to professional artists at any stage in their careers.
Grants will be awarded in the categories of visual art, music, photography,film, craft, pottery, dance, literature, and playwriting. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 24, 2010, at 5 pm. Late applications cannot be accepted. Awards will be announced by early November.
The Regional Artist Project Grants focuses on career development of artists. Recipients of the grant may use the funding for specific career advancement including, but not limited to, career promotion, travel expenses, supplies & equipment, training, and competition/completion of new work.
To be eligible for consideration, all applications should be written with a specific project in mind. A one-on-one meeting with the executive director of a sponsoring organization is required before making application. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and should possess a strong record of artistic accomplishment appropriate to the stage of his/her career. Candidates cannot be full-time college students. The Regional Artist Project Grants is supported by a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and sponsored locally with matching monies from the Burke Arts Council, United Arts Council of Catawba County, Caldwell Arts Council, the Hiddenite Center, McDowell Arts Council Association, and the Rock School Arts Foundation.
To receive guidelines, an application or to schedule a meeting with a sponsoring organization, please call one of the following:
Ann DiSanto, Burke Arts Council, 828-433-7282, admin@Burkearts.org
Elizabeth Furr, Rock School Arts Foundation, 828-879-2129, efurr@charter.net
Kathy Greathouse or Lynn Loehr, United Arts Council of Catawba County, 828-324-4906, kgreathouse@artscatawba.org or lloehr@artscatawba.org, 828-324-4906
Karen Walker, The Hiddenite Center, Alexander County, 828-632-6966, hidnight@aol.com
Lee Carol Giduz, Caldwell Arts Council, 828-754-2486, leecarol@caldwellarts.com
Susan Pyatt, McDowell Arts Council Association, 828-652-8610, maca@charterinternet.com
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Regional Artist Project Grant Guidelines
I. What is the Regional Artist Project Grant Program?
The Regional Artist Project Grant Program provides financial support to high quality professional artists/artistic groups in all disciplines and at all stages in their careers to pursue projects which further their artistic development. The purpose of the grant is to provide support for projects that will take an accomplished artist/artistic groups to a new level of achievement, demonstrate growth and change in the artist’s field, or help the artist to explore a new direction in his/her art discipline.
II. Who sponsors the Regional Artist Project Grant Program?
The program is supported by a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and sponsored locally with matching monies from the Hiddenite Center in Alexander County, the Burke Arts Council, the Rock School of Valdese, the Caldwell Arts Council, the United Arts Council of Catawba County and the McDowell Arts Council Association.
III. What artists are eligible for grants?
Artists of all disciplines are eligible to receive grants. Applicants must have been a resident of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, or Catawba County for at least one year.
Artists can be funded only twice in a five-year period.
Successful applicant(s) should have a strong record of accomplishment in an art form. Though the artist(s) may not earn a living exclusively through the practice of this art form, applicants should demonstrate a commitment to do so when and if it becomes practical. Only one application per person, group or household will be accepted. Applicants may choose to apply as an individual or as part of a group, but not as both. It is strongly recommended that all grant applications be reviewed with a staff person from one of the organizations sponsoring the Regional Artist Project.
Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of application. Full-time students, or those seeking a degree, are not eligible for this grant.
Applications for grants are available in the offices of the any the five sponsoring organizations.
IV. What projects are likely to be funded?
The Regional Artist Project Grant Committee is interested in assisting in the career development of artists. Therefore, the committee expects to receive diverse project proposals. Projects funded may NOT begin before November 1 and must be completed by June 1. The relationship of the project to career advancement must be well defined.
Typical grant awards might include funds for expenses in the following areas:
1. Presentation: Cost of producing a CD for a composer(s), a DVD for a
choreographer(s), a portfolio for an artist(s), editorial assistance for a writer(s), etc.
2. Travel: Attendance at workshops or seminars such as portfolio preparation, proposal writing, or effective presentation of talent.
3. Services: Rental of facilities for presentation of new work.
4. Supplies and Equipment: Purchase of equipment or purchase of supplies and materials necessary for the completion or production of work, which is deemed by the artist/artistic group to be pivotal to career development. Funding will not be given for projects which result in reproduction of artists’ work.
5. Training: Advanced study or coaching that will enhance artistic abilities
6. Creation of new work.
V. What criteria will be used?
Generally, the criteria will include:
1. Serious professional commitment
2. Overall excellence of the work and demonstration of exceptional talent
3. Contribution to professional artistic growth
4. Practicality of the project budget
5. Applicant’s ability to complete the project
VI. How much money can I expect to be granted?
No more than $1,500 will be granted to any artist or artistic group. Often, only partial funding is awarded.