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Find similar grantsArtist Support Grant is sponsored by Iredell Arts Council (Region 14 Arts Councils of North Carolina). Artists of all disciplines are invited to apply for the 2026-2027 Artist Support Grant. This regional grant is open to residents of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and McDowell counties in North Carolina.
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Artist Support Grant Opportunity for Regional Artists of all Disciplines — Iredell Arts Council Artist Support Grant Opportunity for Regional Artists of all Disciplines Written By Iredell Arts Council Artists of all disciplines are invited to apply for the 2026-2027 Artist Support Grant from September 1 – 30.
This year’s grantees will be awarded $500 - $1,500 in categories including visual arts, music, craft, photography, literary arts, theatre, and more. This regional grant is open to residents of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and McDowell counties. Artists in any stage of their career, whether early or established, may use funds to create new work, improve business operations, and reach new audiences.
Past awardees have purchased equipment and materials, attended professional development workshops and training, covered costs of travel to conferences and exhibitions, and developed promotional materials. The Artist Support Grant was created by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, in 2020 as a way to bolster artists hit hard by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since then, it has drawn hundreds of applicants and supported a wide range of artists across the state. Grant cycles are managed by 19 groups of arts councils working regionally. In Region 14, Arts Culture Catawba partners with the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center, Burke Arts Council, Rock School Arts Foundation, Caldwell Arts Council, Iredell Arts Council, and McDowell Arts Council Association.
Proposals will be judged based on artistic merit, project feasibility, and capacity to expand the applicant’s artistic career. Awards are estimated to be announced in November. Grants should be spent by June 30, 2027, with projects completed by December 31, 2027.
For more information, please contact the arts agency in your county of residence: Sydney Koppelmeyer | Executive Director Mail@IredellArtsCouncil. org An informational webinar for interested artists will be offered virtually on August 31 at 10:00 am. Please visit artscatawba.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Artists of all disciplines residing in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and McDowell counties, North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 - $1,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Artist Support Grant are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Artist Support Grant is funded by Iredell Arts Council (Region 14 Arts Councils of North Carolina). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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