Artist Support Grants
Applications due by September 30, 2026
Award Range: $500 - $1,500
Informational Webinar: August 31, 2026 10:00 AM
Applications Open: September 1, 2026
Applications Due: September 30, 2026
Artists from Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell and McDowell Counties are now eligible for Artist Support Grants. The grant, operated by local arts councils, will fund professional and artistic development for emerging or established artists to create work, improve business operations, or bring work to new audiences.
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Alexander County: Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center
Kara Smith, karahiddenitearts@gmail.org 828-632-6966
Burke County: Burke Arts Council
Deborah Jones, director@burkearts.org 828-433-7282
Burke County (Valdese): Rock School Arts Foundation
Sharon Bowman, rsaf1893@gmail.com 828-838-9806
Caldwell County: Caldwell Arts Council
Zan Thompson, zan@caldwellarts.com 828-754-2486
Catawba County: Arts Culture Catawba
Chris Coffey, grants@artscatawba.org 828-324-4906 ext. 306
Iredell County: Iredell Arts Council
Sydney Koppelmeyer, mail@iredellartscouncil.org 704-873-6100
McDowell County: McDowell Arts Council Association
Susan Pyatt-Baker, mcdowellarts@gmail.com 828-652-8610 -