The non-competitive Arts for Towns grants support public-facing arts programming by North Carolina-based artists in municipalities across Wake County. Each eligible town may request up to $5,000 to support artists’ fees for programming such as:

• Performing Artists: to present musicians, dancers, theatre productions, etc.
• Teaching Artists: to lead workshops, residencies, camps, etc.
• Visual Artists: to create murals or other public art installations, exhibit artwork, etc.

Deadline

The 2025-2026 application is due by Friday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m.

Please refer to the 25-26 Arts for Towns Grant Guidelines for more information and the link to the application.

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.

Questions?

Direct questions about Arts for Towns grants to Kelly Schrader at kschrader@unitedarts.org or (919) 839-1498 x207.

United Arts programs are supported by the Wake County Board of Commissioners and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org