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.
2027 Artist Support Grants
Application for 2027 is now available. Deadline is September 1, 2026 before midnight.
Please Note: Applicants who have previously received funding through this program must wait at least two cycles after the award year to become eligible to reapply. Grantees from 2025 and 2026 are not eligible to reapply for 2027.
Application Materials
- 2027 Application Guidelines & Timeline
- 2027 Application Rubric
- Register for Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm information session: https://form.jotform.com/261534406159053
- Information sessions provide more details about the grant process and tips on strengthening your application. For a recording of this year’s session: https://youtu.be/uaPAQuY8I5c
- Application Link: https://unitedarts.submittable.com/submit/f426b1e7-3943-4d88-b266-e2e9648fc5e4/2027-artist-support-grant-application
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
Questions?
Alyssa Wise 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.
