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Emerging Artists Program

The Emerging Artists Program (EAP) is a project grant program that provides financial support to developing or established professionals by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. Pivotal projects may happen at different stages of a career, therefore Emerging Artists Grants are not restricted to unestablished artists. The Emerging Artists program is funded by The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, the Anika James Foundation, the DAC Annual Arts Fund, and it is supported by our Partner Counties (Chatham, Granville, Orange, and Person).

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Grant applications have closed for 2022

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EAP 2021-22 Grantees
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Grant Eligibility

  • This program is open to individual artists, not ensembles or groups.
  • Artists can practice any art form.
  • Artists must have resided in Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, or Person Counties (North Carolina) for at least one year immediately prior to the application deadline.
  • Artists must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program in their art form at the time of the application deadline.
Emerging Artists Program

Application Process

  • August 1, 2022

    Application Available 

  • October 10, 2022

    Application Deadline (EXTENDED! original deadline was 9/30)

  • December 2022

    Notification of candidates

  • December 31, 2023

    Completion of Project 

  • January 31, 2024

    Final Reports Due

Information Sessions

August 4, 2022 — 6:00 p.m. (Thursday)
email Margaret DeMott to register and get the meeting link
mdemott@durhamarts.org

August 17, 2022 — 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday)
email Margaret DeMott to register and get the meeting link
mdemott@durhamarts.org

September 7, 2022 — 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday)
email Margaret DeMott to register and get the meeting link
mdemott@durhamarts.org

View a recording of a grant information session at this link

Information Sessions

August 4, 2022 — 6:00 p.m. (Thursday)
email Margaret DeMott to register and get the meeting link
mdemott@durhamarts.org

August 17, 2022 — 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday)
email Margaret DeMott to register and get the meeting link
mdemott@durhamarts.org

September 7, 2022 — 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday)
email Margaret DeMott to register and get the meeting link
mdemott@durhamarts.org

Applications

Grant applications have closed for 2022. Application links for the next grant cycle will be live in summer 2023.

Craft
Dance
FILM //VIDEO
LITERATURE
MULTIDISCIPLINE (PERFORMING)
MUSIC
Painting // Drawing // Printmaking // Mixed Media
Photography
Sculpture // Installation
Theatre

Frequently Asked Questions

Who decides which artists receive awards?

Grant applications and support materials are reviewed by local professional artists in each art form. Their comments are then forwarded to the EAP Panel who reviews applications, recommendations and then makes the final award.

What are they looking for?

The Emerging Artists Grant Committee is interested in assisting the development of an artist’s career as is appropriate to the particular artist’s needs, so be sure to define clearly the relationship of your project to your career development. In the past, grant awards have provided funds for the following types of expenses:

  • Promotion/Presentation: the cost of producing a demonstration CD for a composer, a DVD for a choreographer, a portfolio for a graphic artist, editorial assistance for a writer, etc.
  • Travel: to specific workshops, auditions, retreats or seminars; or to do research intrinsic to his/her art form.
  • Services: rental of equipment or facilities for presentation or creation of a new work.
  • Supplies: purchase of supplies, materials or equipment necessary for the completion or production of a new work which is considered by the artist to be essential to her/his career.
  • Training: advanced workshops, master classes or coaching that will enhance the artist’s abilities. This program does not support work towards a degree.
Emerging Artists Program

What is the grant amount?

Maximum grant award is $1500, but applications can be for any amount up to that maximum.

Who funds the program?
The Emerging Artists Program is funded by The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, the Anika James Foundation, the DAC Annual Arts Fund, and it is supported by our Partner Counties (Chatham, Granville, Orange, and Person).

What criteria are applications judged on?

    • Overall excellence of the applicant’s art work and demonstration of exceptional talent
    • The applicant’s serious professional commitment to her/his art form
    • Contribution of the proposed project to the artist’s professional development
    • Feasibility of the proposed project

For more tips on writing your Emerging Artists Grant, click here!

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