Artist Support Grants fund professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to create work, improve their studio operations, or bring their work to new audiences. Artist Support Grants support a broad range of talented artists in the disciplines of visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and interdisciplinary arts.
Individual artists and small, unincorporated groups of collaborating artists who have lived in Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, or Wake County for at least one year are eligible to apply for grants up to $1,500.
2025 Artist Support Grants
The application for 2025 Artist Support Grants has closed. Applications for 2026 will open on June 1st, 2025.
Please Note: Applicants who have previously received funding through this program must wait at least two years after the award year to become eligible to reapply. Grantees from 2023 and 2024 are not eligible to reapply for 2025.
Application Materials
- 2025 Application Guidelines & Timeline – please see page 3 of the guidelines for a direct link to the application.
- 2025 Artist Support Grant Information Session Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL_5_BB_x78
Materiales de la Subvención en Español
Accessibility
The United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County is committed to making the grant application process accessible to people with disabilities. If you need modifications to guidelines or application forms due to a disability, alternative formats can be made available. Please contact staff and allow ten (10) working days to fulfill your request.
Information for Current Grantees: Manage Your Award
- Grantee Information Video
- Final Reports for 2024 are due by January 15, 2025.
- Logos, Program Ads, and Acknowledgement Language
- It is the responsibility of the grant recipient to determine their state and federal income tax liability as it relates to the grant award and to file appropriate tax forms. (United Arts sends 1099 for $600 or more).
- Grantees are required to keep United Arts informed about grant-supported programs and activities. Submit your event to our arts calendar.
United Arts is dedicated to helping these arts and culture organizations create diverse and inclusive art events, programs, and services for all Wake County residents. Complete list of 2024 Grantees.
Questions?
Kelly Schrader at [email protected] or (919) 839-1498 x207.
United Arts programs are supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org.
