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 deadline to apply for 2026-2027 is March 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Please refer to the Arts for Towns Grant Guidelines for more information about this program.
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 [email protected] 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
