Art League of Leland in Leland, NC, Calls for Entries for Its “ALL Art” Annual Juried Art Exhibition – Deadline is Mar. 12, 2022

Beginning February 5, 2022, the Art League of Leland (ALL) in Leland, NC, will be accepting submissions for It’s “ALL Art”, the organization’s annual juried art exhibition and sale on May 14 – 15, 2022, at the Brunswick Forest Fitness and Wellness Center in Leland, NC.

The deadline to register is March 12, 2022.

Art League of Leland welcomes applications from 2-D and 3-D artists in various disciplines throughout the Lower Cape Fear area. The cost to enter is $25 for Art League of Leland members and $40 for nonmembers.

Art League of Leland is excited to announce that artist and instructor Robert H. Way from Pinehurst, NC, will jury the exhibit and select artwork for cash awards and special recognition.

Visit Art League of Leland’s website at (www.artleagueofleland.org) after January 1, 2022, for a prospectus and submission directions. Accepted artists will be responsible for delivering their artwork on May 13, 2022. If you have questions, please e-mail (itsALLartexhibition@gmail.com).

The Art League of Leland is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. welcomes artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. Visit (www.artleagueofleland.org).

Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC, Announces A Call For Entry For “2022 Frank Stick Show”

Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC, is now seeking entries for the “44th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show,” which will open at 6pm on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

After not having an opening reception in 2021, Dare County Arts Council is pleased to announce that there will be a reception in 2022.

“This show always brings out some amazing talent,” said Dare County Arts Council Gallery Manager Tiffany Lindsey. “We are thrilled that we will be able to have an opening reception in January. It is THE winter art event on the Outer Banks!”

Artists wishing to participate in the show can find the prospectus and sign up for a specific time to drop off their work online at (DareArts.org/frankstickshow).

Artist James Melvin will judge the “44th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show”. He obtained a BS degree in Art Education/Design from North Carolina A&T State University and currently operates Melvin’s Studio in Nags Head. Melvin is the creator of The Pea Island Lifesaver Series at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island and the illustrator of Suzanne Tate’s Nature Series children’s books.

“I have enjoyed the “Frank Stick Art Show” since the first time I participated in the show in the early eighties,” said artist James Melvin. “I am looking forward to viewing and judging the diverse creations birthed for this prestigious art event.”

Artists are encouraged to enter their most innovative work for the possibility of winning the distinctive Eure Best in Show Award.

The “Frank Stick Memorial Art Show” is the longest running visual arts exhibit in Dare County, and is held in memory of Frank Stick. His influence on the Outer Banks as a preservationist and artist cemented his lasting legacy as one of the most important figures of the 20th century in the county.

The show will be open for viewing during normal gallery hours from January 29 through February 26, 2022.

Thank you to Bev Perdue for sponsoring the “44th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show.”

Dare County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity.

Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring the show or awards should contact Dare County Arts Council’s Executive Director Jessica Sands by e-mail at (DareArtsInfo@gmail.com).

For more information about the show, please visit (DareArts.org/frankstickshow) or call 252/473-5558.

Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC, Announces Call for Artist Proposals for “Illumination 2021” – Deadline August 4, 2021

Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC, announces call for artist proposals for “Illumination 2021” from artists in the United States and Canada. “Illumination,” CAM’s annual exhibition of artist-made lanterns, will be held Sunday, November 28, 2021 – Sunday, January 9, 2022. An opening celebration will be held Saturday, November 27, 2021. Artists of all experience levels and genres are encouraged to submit proposals. $1500 in cash prizes will be awarded. Artists may submit their proposals here at (https://cameronartmuseum.org/index.php?c=lanterns).

Art helps us to process collective trauma and find hope – and light – in darkness. Now, over a year into the pandemic, we see our world in a new light. We have found fresh imagination. There are scars, and, for some, there is significant loss. Yet, we look to the next day with an acquired resilience. This year, the seventh for this exhibition, artists are encouraged to explore the theme of rebirth and renewal.

Application Guidelines
All proposal submissions and payment of entry fees are conducted via CAM website at (CameronArtMuseum.org). Prior to submission, please direct questions to (mbudd@cameronartmuseum.org).

Eligibility
Open to all artists residing in the United States and Canada, ages 18 and older.

Entry Fee
$15 (non-refundable) per entry, unlimited entries per artist. Accepted artists to exhibition receive from CAM:
• Required LED light source: 5w 360 degree illumination (comparable to 50 watt incandescent bulb, 2700K color) used with ceramic socket lamp holder. One bulb per lantern design. Additional bulbs may be allowed – based on design.
• One ticket to Opening Party.
• One Museum Admission valid during Illumination exhibition.

Submission Proposal
Completed lanterns are not required for proposal submission. Artists are strongly encouraged to explore contemporary and traditional materials, techniques, and aesthetics. Artists may work solo or collaborate with up to three other artists. Through CAM’s website, submit proposal description text, then upload images saved as a PDF or JPG (not more than 2 MB) renamed to lastname_firstname_lantern (for example: Smith_John_Lantern).

Images: For each work, please send a minimum of two (2) to five (5) different views of lantern maquettes, illustrated plans or detailed drawings, representing varying perspectives, detail images of lantern and/or details of lantern installation.
Proposal Description: Include as much information as possible, such as the lantern’s color, texture, and other formal elements and conceptual basis for lantern design. Mediums proposed for use need to be clearly defined. All work proposed must be the artist’s original concept and design.

Artist Information: Artist’s statement, summary of studio practice and preferred mediums, biographical statement are required, CV is optional.

Installation Requirements
Lighting: All lighting used in lanterns will be LED and will be provided by the museum. For safety reasons, no extension or alteration to museum-provided cord is allowed. If cord length longer than 6’ provided is needed, you must contact the museum with requested cord length and we will provide it. No live flames or incandescent lighting or additional lighting will be accepted.

Dimensions: Lanterns may be hanging, freestanding, or wall mounted (hanging is preferred) and fit into 3 feet wide x 3 feet deep x 6 feet high. No minimum size requirement.

Installation: Hanging lanterns must be ready to hang with single provided LED lighting installed. Weight is not to exceed 5 pounds for hanging lanterns. Please test your hanging method before delivery to CAM. Wall
mounted lanterns are allowed with downward cording, and must be tested for hanging before delivery to CAM. Standing lanterns must be freestanding and ready to install. Lanterns may be kinetic, but not motorized, and require no maintenance by museum staff. All lanterns must be 100% completed upon delivery. Only CAM staff to install.

Medium and Material Limitations
No floral and plant materials. No hollow reed basketry, bamboo, driftwood, bird/insect nests, logs, large branches (dried or newly cut). No food items (including but not limited to: fruits vegetables, and spices). No dried or preserved plants (flowers or herbs) or bark. No logs, found wood, dried branches, driftwood, tumbleweed, pieces of bark, or bales of hay. Permitted woods are milled or manufactured woods as purchased at a hobby or lumber store. No fur or skins. Handwoven, hand-spun textiles, fabrics or fibers (including raw cotton) may be allowed upon explanation of treatment of material. Manufactured textiles and fabrics are allowed.

Exhibition and Publicity
All selected works will be installed and displayed for the “Illumination” exhibition Saturday, November 27, 2021 through Sunday, January 9, 2022. Images of selected works will be featured on Cameron Art Museum’s website. “Illumination 2021” juried exhibition will be publicized in regional press releases, social networking sites, and via CAM’s digital newsletters.

Awards
Top three award winners receive a cash prize and two floating lanterns in their honor. Floating Lantern Ceremony will be held at CAM on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Lanterns will be judged on Aesthetics (artist merit); Execution (craftsmanship); Conceptualism (thinking outside of the traditional box); Presentation (thoroughness in all of the above); Effectiveness of Lighting (treatment of bulb, results of light and shadows).

Sales
Work is not required to be for sale and CAM will not manage the sales of lanterns. Artists may provide their contact information and CAM can make that information available.

Shipment
Artist will bear costs of incoming and outgoing shipment and must provide packaging sufficient for 2-way travel including return shipping label or shipping account number. CAM will carefully package lantern for return but cannot be responsible for damages incurred in shipping.

Questions
For more information, visit (CameronArtMuseum.org) or e-mail any questions to (mbudd@cameronartmuseum.org) with “Artist Lanterns” in the subject line.

About Cameron Art Museum

Cameron Art Museum provides a cultural gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and stewardship and interpretation of the collection. CAM’s four core values: commitment to community, to lifelong learning in the arts, to support of artists, and to collecting, preserving, documenting and interpreting a permanent collection of art. The museum has been a collecting institution since inception, with approximately 3,000 objects in the permanent collection, with a primary and growing focus on modern art. The collection includes work by artists of national and international significance, used in changing thematic exhibitions, loan exhibitions, and for educational purposes. Cameron Art Museum is a non-profit fully reliant on the generosity of its donors. For more information visit the museum’s website.

Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC, Announces Award Recipients for the “43rd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show”

The “43rd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show” opened on Saturday, January 30, 2021. The show will be on display at Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC until February 27th, 2021. Ninety-seven artists entered works in the show, which was judged by Robin York.

The “Frank Stick Memorial Art Show” is the longest running visual arts exhibit in Dare County, and is held in memory of Outer Banks preservationist and artist Frank Stick. Gallery hours to view the show are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5pm.

Robin York is both an artist and art teacher. She taught at Manteo High School for 30 years, and currently teaches painting, drawing, pottery, batik and art appreciation at College of the Albemarle. York obtained a BFA in painting and drawing and her Masters in Art Education at East Carolina University and is nationally board certified. Her work hangs in private homes throughout the United States and Europe, and has been displayed in the NC Museum of Art.

York thoughtfully selected the following award recipients:


Work by Kinga Rojek

Eure Best In Show: Kinga Rojek “Light Under” (acrylic)
Excellence Awards: Gretchen Dibler “Untitled” (oil), Michael Halminski “Green Heron Fledglings” (photography), Ed Obermeyer “Glass Ceiling” (acrylic), Mike Rowe “Resin Vessel” (resin)
Honorable Mentions: Rob Snyder “Mirage Quest” (acrylic), Carol Trotman “After the Storm” (watercolor), Russell Yerkes “Majestic Chaos” (watercolor)

“Feeling, strength and beauty. The artist develops from within. He/she is ruled by the spirit.”

“In the spirit of Frank Stick’s words, I looked for works that evoked “feeling, strength and beauty,” said York. “I tried to imagine the passion used to create the work rather than just technical skill or painterly expertise. I judged the show based on Frank Stick’s philosophy of art and looked for a connection to the natural world, to “see” the work as he might have seen it, and to look behind what is represented on the surface. As always, the Frank Stick show is a difficult one to judge, since artists bring their best work. This show does not disappoint – the variety of media, techniques and subject matter are amazing,” said judge Robin York.

The People’s Choice Award will be tallied at the end of the show, Saturday, February 27th, and the winner announced on the Dare County Arts Council’s website and social media.

A special thank you to Best In Show award sponsor Michael Halminski Additional support was provided by The Blue Point, Muse Originals, Yellowhouse Gallery, Mama Kwan’s, KDH Cooperative, Tar Heel Trading, Outer Banks Fiber Guild, Ghost Fleet Gallery, Sam and Winston and North Carolina Arts Council.

Dare County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting the arts in Dare County.

For more information about this show or upcoming Dare County Arts Council events and exhibitions, please call 252/473-5558 or visit (DareArts.org).

Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, NC, Receives NC Cares Grant

Editor’s Note: Pay special attention to this notice SC Commercial Gallery owners.



Sunset River Marketplace, the 10,000 square foot art gallery in Calabash, NC, has been awarded a COVID-19 reimbursement award through the North Carolina Arts Council NC Cares for Arts Program and Brunswick Arts Council.

Brunswick Arts Council’s NC Cares for Arts Program received requests totaling $412,949.60 from 23 Brunswick County organizations. The group’s NC CARES sub-committee reviewed applications and approved awards for $163,737.36. The total amount to fund was pre-determined by NC Legislature at $1.15 per head/population.

The purpose of the grant is to support expenditures made during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 1 – December 30, 2020.


Ginny Lassiter

Ginny Lassiter, an abstract artist and owner of Sunset River Marketplace, said, “I am so grateful to North Carolina Arts Council and Brunswick Arts Council for this grant. We were closed for eight weeks and – even since reopening – we have had to severely curtail our programming to meet social distancing mandates. A gallery of this size has quite a large overhead. This grant has absolutely helped us keep our doors open.”

The gallery is currently showing “Mark Gordon: Works In Clay”, a comprehensive collection of pieces by the well-known Wilson, NC clay artist that includes his distinctive spheres, tumblers and raku urns. The show has just been extended through Saturday, January 23, 2021.

Since its inception in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has evolved into a community art hub. Lassiter and her staff have hosted multiple fundraisers for nonprofit groups such as domestic violence advocate Hope Harbor, teen shelter Providence Home, and hospice provider Lower Cape Fear LifeCenter. The gallery has also hosted art shows and receptions for two hospice patients whose last wishes were to present their art to the public. For several years, the gallery was a sponsor and provided the venue for Brunswick Arts Council’s annual black tie fundraiser, An Evening of Miniature Masterpieces.

“We are so fortunate to have legislators at both state and local levels who value art and understand the crucial role it plays it the wellbeing of our community. Once again they’ve shown us that they care.”

Sunset River Marketplace caters to both tourists and a growing local community of full time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, the eclectic gallery is well known in the area for its collection of oil paintings, watermedia, pastels, photography, hand-blown glass, fused glass, pottery and clay sculptures, turned and carved wood, unique home décor items and artisan jewelry.

There are two onsite kilns and five wheels used by the gallery’s pottery students. Art classes are currently being offered on a limited basis. Call the gallery for details.

Special COVID-19 Notice: To meet North Carolina State mandates, Sunset River Marketplace requires that patrons wear face coverings and requires the use of hand sanitizer plus six-foot social distancing between gallery visitors and at the cash register. The gallery staff conducts thorough cleaning of surfaces upon opening and closing and during the day and has placed complimentary hand sanitizer throughout the gallery for visitor use.

The gallery address is: 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC 28467. Hours are Monday – Saturday, 11am-5pm. For more information, call 910/575-5999 or visit the website at (www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com). Daily updates are available on the gallery’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

The FrameCenter, located within the gallery, is open Wednesday through Friday, noon-5pm and by appointment. Call framer Louis Aliotta directly at 910/368-7351.

The North Carolina Arts Council builds on our state’s long-standing love of the arts, leading the way to a more vibrant future. The Arts Council is an economic catalyst, fueling a thriving nonprofit creative sector that generates $2.12 billion in annual direct economic activity. The Arts Council also sustains diverse arts expression and traditions while investing in innovative approaches to art-making. The North Carolina Arts Council has proven to be a champion for youth by cultivating tomorrow’s creative citizens through arts education. Learn more at (NCArts.org). 

The mission of Brunswick Arts Council is to support, sustain, enhance and cultivate the arts in Brunswick County making cultural events, arts education and appreciation of the arts available to the diverse range of county residents. Learn more at (BrunswickArtsCouncil.org).

Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, NC, to Hold Annual Holiday Art Market – Nov. 13 – 15, 2020

Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, NC, will hold its annual Holiday Art Market from Friday, Nov. 13 – Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Always a popular seasonal event, this year the Market will take place over three days in order to help reduce crowds and better maintain social distancing. According to owner Ginny Lassiter, she expects that this ease congestion. “We have a large gallery,” she says, “10,000 square feet of space, so people should be able to social distance pretty easily. We’re also offering a reserved shopping hour with limited availability from 10 – 11am each day. Anyone wishing to take advantage of it should call the gallery to make a reservation. We expect this to fill up quickly.”


Work by Betsy Parker

Approximately 15 artists are being featured to include Holiday pottery, jewelry, oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, home decor items, photography, metal art, carved and turned wood, wearable art, fiber art, kokedama plants, hand made furniture and more. A ten-foot Christmas tree will be filled with artisan-made ornaments, so customers can choose their favorite directly from the tree. There will also be gift certificate drawings, holiday treats, wine and hot mulled cider. Lassiter says, “With the pandemic, we’ve had to make some changes, but once again, this will be a fun Holiday Art Market!”


Cork Bag by Maureen Mallum, Earrings by Nan Bedick, and Mugs by Shandi McConnell

Featured artists over the weekend, include: Donna Michaux (pottery), Betsy Parker (pottery), Gary Baird (wildlife photography), Ardie Praetorius (pottery), Vicki Neilon (watercolor and acrylics), Pat White (watercolors), Mary Cross (pottery), Jewel Simmons (jewelry), Mona Bendin (pillows), Wes Wagner (wood furniture), Kathy Wolk (pottery and jewelry); Kakie Honig (fused glass), and Sherry Godfrey (pottery and kokedamas). Two authors will be on hand, as well, including Carol O’Neill (Saturday) and Tom Kelso (Sunday).

Pillows by Mona Bendin

Special Hours
Holiday Art Market hours are 11am – 6pm on all three days. The gallery is also offering one hour of reserved shopping each day from 10 – 11am. This will be extremely limited, so you must reserve your spot ahead of time by calling 910/575-5999.

Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW (NC179) in Calabash, NC. Reach us by phone at 910.575.5999. Daily updates will be posted on Facebook and Instagram.

Located in coastal Brunswick County, Sunset River Marketplace caters to both tourists and a growing local community of full time residents seeking fine art for their homes and businesses. Featuring work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, the eclectic gallery is well known in the area for its collection of oil paintings, watermedia, pastels, photography, hand-blown glass, fused glass, pottery and clay sculptures, turned and carved wood, unique home décor items and artisan jewelry.

There are two onsite kilns and five wheels used by the gallery’s pottery students. Art classes are currently being offered on a limited basis. Call the gallery for details.

Special Covid 19 Notice
To meet North Carolina State mandates, Sunset River Marketplace requires that patrons wear face coverings and requires the use of hand sanitizer plus six-foot social distancing between gallery visitors and at the cash register. The gallery staff conducts thorough cleaning of surfaces upon opening and closing and during the day and has placed complimentary hand sanitizer throughout the gallery for visitor use.

The gallery address is: 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, NC 28467. Hours are Monday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm. For more information, call 910/575-5999 or visit the website at (www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com). Daily updates are available on the gallery’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Craven Arts Council and Gallery in New Bern, NC, Calls for Entries for Annual “Critters” Exhibit – Deadline Sept. 30, 2020

Craven Arts Council & Gallery in New Bern, NC, is seeking artist submissions for their annual “Critters” exhibition taking place in November and December of 2020. Submissions are due by 11:59pm September 30, 2020, to our website.

Work by Margaret King

Craven Arts Council’s annual “Critters” exhibition seeks to showcase local art and give Craven County an exhibition of easily relatable works through the animals they care for and love. Submissions are open to any artist residing in North Carolina, with no entry fee to submit. All works must be smaller than 48” in any dimension, and all works must be for sale. Artists are asked to complete the application by 11:59 pm, September 30, 2020. CAC&G will review the submission and notify artists by 5pm October 15, 2020.

The exhibition will take place during the months of November and December, with receptions during the downtown New Bern Artwalks, 5-8pm on November 13, 2020, and December 11, 2020. Drop off of work will be November 3rd and 4th, and pick up will be January 2nd, 2021.

The Craven Arts Council & Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-5pm.

For more information please contact: Mairin Gwyn Narron, Office Manager, by calling 252/638-2577 or visit (www.cravenarts.org).

Craven Arts Council and Gallery in New Bern, NC, Calls for Entries for Mum’s the Word Exhibit – Deadline Sept. 26, 2020

Craven Arts Council and Gallery is seeking submissions of Mum Artwork of all types for the 2020 Mum’s the Word Exhibition. Artworks will be featured in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the month of October, with one work to be selected for the 2021 Mumfest logo. Artists are asked to register to participate at (www.cravenarts.org) and drop completed entries off at Bank of the Arts on September 25 & 26, 2020.

Work by Lynda Wright

Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle Street, New Bern NC 28560
Drop Off: September 25th and 26th
Artwalk Reception: October 10th
Mumfest : October 9th – 11th
Pick Up November 3rd and 4th

New Bern’s annual Mumfest brings thousands of people to the downtown area for fun, shopping, and entertainment. As part of the festival, Craven Arts Council will host “Mum’s the Word,” an art exhibition and contest to select artwork for the next year’s Mumfest. The winner will receive $250 and their piece will be featured on tee shirts, bags, banners, and other promotional items for the 2021 celebration.

Artists are asked to register their pieces online at (www.cravenarts.org) and drop off the work to Bank of the Arts September 25 and 26, 2020. Entries cannot exceed 36” in any direction and may not feature any text or numbers.

The Craven Arts Council & Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-5pm.

For more information please contact: Mairin Gwyn Narron, Office Manager, by calling 252/638-2577 or visit (www.cravenarts.org).

Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC, Offers Results of “23rd Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show”

Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC, announces “23rd Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show” award recipients, from the competition founded by Mollie A. Fearing & Associates

After being rescheduled from May to July due to Covid-19, the “23rd Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show” still hosted over 60 entries from local and regional artists.

From those entries, an anonymous judge carefully selected the following award recipients:

Best In Show piece by Julien McCarthy titled “Irrevocable Union” (wood, turquoise). Photo courtesy of Dare County Arts Council.

Best In Show: Julien McCarthy “Irrevocable Union” (wood, turquoise)

Excellence Awards: Kinga Rojek “The Love Source” (acrylic), Rick Daley “Surf Monster” (latex house paint on canvas drop cloth), Marilyn Heiser “Issah Asana” (oil), and Lori Goll “Peacock Mug” (pastel)

Honorable Mentions: Bob McCormick “Two Fish” (sprayed acrylic), Beth Burns “Take Cover” (textiles), and Kelly Lonergan “Self-Portrait with Book and Cat” (oil on canvas)

People’s Choice Award: Sue Freeman “Moments of Reflection” (wood)

“I am very proud to have been encouraged by Chris, Lynne and Lou to enter the ‘Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show’,” said Best In Show award recipient Julien McCarthy. “I am even prouder to have won Best in Show amidst such a stellar display of artistic talent. I am grateful to all who work to support the Arts Council and its activities.”

The show was held in memory of Mollie A. Fearing, one of the founders of Dare County Arts Council, and is known for showcasing vibrant, eclectic artwork.

Mollie A. Fearing & Associates is the founding sponsor of the “Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show”.

A special thank you to Best In Show award sponsor Michael Halminski Photographer and our Excellence award sponsors Gene and Bonita Shoap, Lucky 12 Tavern, The Willey Agency, and The Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts. Also, a special thank you to David Bundy and Roy Revels for their support of the “Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show” over the years.

For more information about the show, please visit (DareArts.org/molliefearingshow) or call 252/473-5558.

Dare County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity.

Craven Arts Council & Gallery in New Bern, NC, Calls for Applications for Artist Support Grants – Deadline Sept. 11, 2020

Craven Arts Council & Gallery in New Bern, NC, seeks applications for Artist Support Grants for 2020–2021. The deadline to apply is Sept. 11, 2020. These grants support artists in all disciplines with funding for projects that will have a significant impact on the advancement of their professional artistic careers.

The Artist Support Grant program is managed through a partnership with Craven Arts Council to serve artists in Craven, Carteret, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, and Pamlico counties. Funding is provided by the North Carolina Arts Council. Artists at any stage of their careers, emerging or established, are eligible to apply for grants in all disciplines, such as visual art and craft, traditional art forms, music composition, film/video, literature and playwriting, and choreography and dance. Types of fundable projects include the creation of new work, purchase of equipment and materials, and professional development workshops.

Complete funding guidelines and applications are available online at (www.cravenarts.org/artist-support-grants). Grant awards generally range from $500-$1000.

Applications must be received by Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.

For more information, contact Jonathan Burger at 252/638-2577 or e-mail to (director@cravenarts.org). Workshop(s) for interested artists will be offered at online via Zoom in the near future. Please contact Craven Arts Council for dates and times.