Artist Support Grants Application Open Monday, June 1, 2026
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Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County’s and The Arts Council of Greater
Greensboro Artist Support Grants applications open Monday, June 1, 2026!
Artist Support Grants intend to support a broad range of talented artists in visual arts,
performing arts, literary arts, music composition, choreography and interdisciplinary
arts. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to spending a significant portion of
their time on their work as artists.
Individual artists or unincorporated artist collectives residing in Davidson, Davie,
Forsyth, Guildford and Randolph counties are eligible to apply. Awards range from $500
up to $2,000.
The application deadline is Friday, September 4, 2026.
To apply with Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County click here (Davie,
Davidson, and Forsyth Counties):
To apply with The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro click here (Guilford and Randolph
counties): https://theacgg.org/artist-support-grant/
Learn more about the Artist Support Grant during a Virtual Information Session
During the information sessions, grant coordinators will explain the grant awardee
selection process, grant requirements, and what the grant will or will not fund. If you
have any questions on whether your project will be eligible, this is a great time to ask!
Registration for each session is required. Be sure to choose one and save the date on
your calendar:
● High Point Arts Council is hosting an in-person Artist Support Grant workshop on
July 23 at noon at Centennial Station Arts Center.
What does the Artist Support Grant funding support?
The Artist Support Grant supports a range of professional and artistic development
including:
● The creation of work
● New equipment and materials
● Improvement of business operations
● Professional or artistic development workshops
● Travel support and expanding capacity to bring work to new audiences
Artist Support Grants is funded by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Arts Council of Winston-Salem &
Forsyth County and The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro will administer the grant
process and conduct a review panel to determine awardees. Other regional partners
include Arts Davidson County, Davie County Arts Council, and Randolph Arts Guild. All
partners work together to provide marketing, artist outreach, applicant workshops, and
assist applicants through the grant process.
For additional information, please contact:
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
Cécile Boynton
Community Grants and Services Manager
336-747-1412
The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro:
Jaymie Meyer
Artist Services and Impact Officer
336-279-7082
theacgg.or
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