Supporting the Arts in WNC
Arts News
Agents Answer: Where is the Best Place to See Local Art in WNC?
Western North Carolina has a long and rich history of fine visual arts and traditional crafts. From traditional Cherokee rivercane baskets, made for thousands of years, to innovative multimedia art from the area’s newest residents, there is an overwhelming amount of art to experience.
Upcoming Events
Federal Funding Webinar: New Opportunities for Nonprofits and Local Arts Agencies through the National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts has released guidelines and application materials for two programs to distribute American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds as well as resources for applicants. These programs are open to nonprofit arts and culture organizations and local arts agencies, regardless of whether they have received NEA funding in the past. This is a change from previous emergency funding requirements at the NEA and significantly expands access to federal funds for the arts and culture sector.
Arts U: 2021 Member Briefings
Member Briefings are our opportunity to talk to you about what’s happening now! These calls will take place once a quarter, so mark your calendars to stay up-to-date on what’s happening at Americans for the Arts and across the sector. These calls are for you, so let us know if there’s a topic you’d …
Upcoming Events – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center from March through December 2021. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing medias will explain and demonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. …
the Western North Carolina Guide
Member Briefings are our opportunity to talk to you about what’s happening now! These calls will take place once a quarter, so mark your calendars to stay up-to-date on what’s happening at Americans for the Arts and across the sector. These calls are for you, so let us know if there’s a topic you’d …
Grants & Calls for Artists
American Rescue Plan Grants
Deadline July 22nd | The Arts Endowment will competitively award Rescue Plan funds to eligible organizations nationwide. These funds are intended to help support jobs in the arts sector, keep the doors open to arts organizations nationwide, and assist the field in its response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
OUR TOWN
Deadline Aug. 5th | Our Town is the National Endowment for the Arts’ creative placemaking grants program. Through project-based funding, we support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities by advancing local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes.
Artist Residencies
Deadline Oct. 4th | Who May Apply Pre K–12 schools, school systems, nonprofit arts or community organizations or partnership teams consisting of at least one school and one arts group may apply for this funding. Organizations designated as State Arts Resources (SAR) can be a part of an Artist Residency project but cann…
Job Listings
Executive Director | Ashe County Arts Council
The Ashe County Arts Council seeks an energetic and visionary leader to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. The mission of the Arts Council is to enrich the cultural life of the region and serve as a vital partner in the well-being of Ashe County by supporting individual creativity,…
Job Listings - Arts North Carolina
Job Listings Arts North Carolina maintains a comprehensive listing of job opportunities in the arts in North Carolina. Listings are included in Arts North Carolina’s bi-weekly e-blasts and maintained on this page. Organization Members may submit unlimited listings at no