WE'RE MOVING THE ARTS FORWARD
FOR ALL ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NC

SPECIAL CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Western Rockingham County is rich in music, history and culture, like Piedmont traditional music and much more. Rockingham County Arts Council is seeking proposals for artist-led workshops and/or artistic performances exploring or reflecting BIPOC history, culture, identity and/or memory in western Rockingham County.

Applicants must be based in or serving Rockingham County, although artists may be from outside the area. We highly encourage applicants to engage BIPOC artists in leading the workshops or performances. Funding requests for artist stipends will be given priority. Grant awards will be between $1,000 and $3,000.
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Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact RCAC staff at director@rcarts.org to discuss proposal ideas prior to completing the application. Link to application:
https://form.jotform.com/213355963149159

​Grassroots

Organizations must have been in operation for at least one year. While nonprofit 501(c)(3) status is preferred, organizations that are nonprofit in nature may also receive Grassroots Arts Program subgrants.

Examples of arts programs that are commonly funded with Grassroots funds include:
Performances, festivals, art exhibitions, arts camps and after-school programs, artist residencies for schools, artist fees for classes and workshops, website development, research, marketing expenses for art walks and studio tours, royalties, props, sets, and costumes for theatre performances, and equipment rental. Learn more and apply here.

HOW WE SERVE

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Grassroots
​Application

North Carolina Arts Council's Grassroots Grant program provides high quality art programs to all North Carolina residents, and we are proud to be a designated partner for the program.

​We foster paid and volunteer opportunities for local artists. 
100% of the proceeds from the annual art auction goes toward purchasing loaner equipment to enable artists to display their work.
​The Art of Us annual event features local visual and performance artists and is free and open to the community thanks to a partnership with Bark, Stuff Made of Wood in Stoneville, NC.

We are a proud founding member of the RoCo Art Alliance: a five-member coalition of organizations working together to strengthen the arts in Rockingham County

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