This program, funded by the N.C. Arts Council, provides the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions. These grants support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their professional development. Types of fundable projects include:

• Creation of new work
• Purchase of equipment and materials
• Professional development workshops
• Travel support for expenses associated with a professional opportunity such as participating in an exhibition or a conference
• Development or upgrading of promotional materials such as brochures, DVDs, CDs, and websites

Artist fees are also allowable expenses under the new program. Grant amounts vary from region to region. Statewide, they range from $300 to $5,000, though most grants are between $500 and $2,000. Projects typically must be completed by the end of June following the year they were awarded, but that can change so be sure to check the latest information. A list of participating counties, deadlines for each region, and a primary contact for each consortium appears below. Regions are listed from west to east.

Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties
Primary Contact: Sarah Smith
Yadkin Arts Council
Phone: (336) 679-2941
E-mail: sarah@yadkinarts.org
Web: http://www.yadkinarts.org/