Grants:

North Carolina Arts Council – Artist Support Grants
Provides opportunities for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists. Awards typically range from $500–$2,000.

Learn more → https://www.ncarts.org/grants-resources/grants/grants-artists/artist-support-grants  

Emerging Artist Grants (Chatham Arts Council)

Learn more → https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/emerging-artists-grants/

Grassroots Grants – Brunswick Arts Council

Learn more → https://brunswickartscouncil.org/grassroots-grants-2/ 

 

Funding:

Anchorlight – Brightwork Fellowship
Offers one North Carolina-based artist a 500+ sq. ft. studio space, an exhibition opportunity, and an unrestricted $50,000 award each year for those at pivotal career moments.

Learn more → https://www.anchorlightraleigh.com/brightwork-fellowship  

Neighborhood Art Funds (Raleigh, NC)
Supports community-driven, collaborative art projects that foster artistic and cultural connection.

Learn more → https://raleighnc.gov/arts/services/neighborhood-art-funds  

 

Residencies:

Artspace (Raleigh, NC)

Learn more → https://artspacenc.org/artists-in-residence/  

Wildacres Retreat (Little Switzerland, NC)

Learn more → https://wildacres.org/wildacres-residency-program-w-app/  

McColl Center (Charlotte, NC)

Learn more → https://mccollcenter.org/programs/residency  

GreenHill Center for NC Art ArtQuest Residency

Learn more → https://www.greenhillnc.org/pop-up-residency 

GROW (Greensboro Residency for Original Works)

Learn more → https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/creative-greensboro/creative-greensboro-partners/the-greensboro-cultural-center/greensboro-residency-for-original-works 

Penland School of Craft (Classes and Residencies) 

Learn more → https://penland.org/learn-with-us/ 

 

Exhibition Opportunities:

Waterworks Visual Arts Center (Salisbury, NC)

Learn more → https://www.waterworks.org/see-exhibition-submissions  

Block Gallery (Raleigh, NC)

Learn more → https://raleighnc.gov/arts/places/block-gallery  

Emerge Gallery & Art Center – Exhibiting in Don Edwards and Harvey Wooten Galleries

Learn more → https://www.emergegallery.com/artists/artist-opportunities  

Emerge Gallery & Art Center – Tiny Art Show

Learn more → https://www.emergegallery.com/artists/artist-opportunities/tiny-art-show  

 

Ongoing Resources:

South Arts – Grant Writing 101 Webinar
Free online session for artists of all disciplines to strengthen grant writing skills.

Learn more → https://www.southarts.org/resources/field-building-webinars  

Allies in Arts
Supports women, BIPOC, and queer artists through education, grants, exhibitions, and partnerships.

Learn more → https://www.alliesinarts.org/about  

Black on Black Project
Created the Jo Ann Williams Artist Fellowship, providing emerging artists access to studio space and additional resources.

Learn more → https://www.blackonblackproject.com/ 

ONCAR (OPEN NC ART REVIEW)

Learn more → https://www.greenhillnc.org/open-nc-art-review1