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Johnston County Arts Council administers the selection and awarding of Grassroots Arts Grants to local arts groups and non-profit organizations in support of projects that will culturally enrich local residents.
Johnston County Arts Council serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding sub grants to local organizations for arts programs in Johnston County. The Grassroots Arts Program aims to enrich the cultural life of North Carolina’s communities through the support of local arts programming that provides opportunities for every resident to experience the arts.
Johnston County Arts Council serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding sub grants to local organizations for arts programs in Johnston County. The Grassroots Arts Program aims to enrich the cultural life of North Carolina’s communities through the support of local arts programming that provides opportunities for every resident to experience the arts.
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Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Johnston County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county.
To be eligible for funding, non-profit organizations must be located within Johnston County. Programs will be evaluated for organizational stability, ability to generate 1:1 matching funds, audience development (size and cultural diversity), artistic quality, responsiveness to the community’s artistic needs and community outreach.
The Arts Council hosts it's annual Grassroots Arts Program Grant Workshop on Tuesday, June 18 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM at the Triangle East Chamber conference room located at 1115 Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield, NC. to assist interested applicants in preparing competitive grants.
You will need to submit the original application and six copies.
Applications are due Thursday, July 18, 2018 by 5:00 PM
To be eligible for funding, non-profit organizations must be located within Johnston County. Programs will be evaluated for organizational stability, ability to generate 1:1 matching funds, audience development (size and cultural diversity), artistic quality, responsiveness to the community’s artistic needs and community outreach.
The Arts Council hosts it's annual Grassroots Arts Program Grant Workshop on Tuesday, June 18 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM at the Triangle East Chamber conference room located at 1115 Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield, NC. to assist interested applicants in preparing competitive grants.
You will need to submit the original application and six copies.
Applications are due Thursday, July 18, 2018 by 5:00 PM
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Grassroots Recipients 2018- left to right Melody Worthington (Tobacco Farm Life Museum) Cindy Brookshire (Max G. Creech Historical Museum) Roger Crickenburger (Johnston County Chorale), Steve Levin (Clayton Piano Festival) Chandler Pernell (Boys & Girls Club) Susan Parrish (Benson Foundation for the Arts/Benson Little Theatre) Carolyn Ennis (First Missionary Baptist Church of Smithfield) Lynell Seabold (Ava Gardner Museum) Ruth Mills (The Neuse Little Theatre) Hope Dougherty (Princeton Public Library) Amy King (Johnston County Chorale)
Regional Artist ProgramThe regional artist program awards grants ($200 - $1500) to local emerging and professional artists in all disciplines who are in need of financial support to pursue projects beneficial to their development as professional artists. Previously funded projects have included attendance at professional development workshops and conferences, purchase of art equipment to aid in the production of artwork, production of new works and production of promotional materials, such as a portfolio or demo tape. Grants are made possible through a five-county partnership including: Franklin, Vance, Warren ,Wake, and Johnston in collaboration with the North Carolina Arts Council. For application and information - www.unitedarts.org "Grants for individuals" |
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