FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wake County, NC – July 17, 2024, United Arts Wake County is thrilled to announce the opening of the application period for the 2025 Artist Support Grants. This grant program aims to fund professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists, helping them create new work, improve studio operations, or reach new audiences. The grants support a broad range of artistic disciplines, including 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 of up to $1,500. 

Please note the application period closes on September 1, 2024.   

If you have questions about our Artist Support Grants, please visit unitedarts.org/grants or contact Kelly Schrader at [email protected].   

For photos and promotional materials, please contact John Craven at [email protected].  

United Arts programs are supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. For more information, visit www.NCArts.org.