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The Arts Council of Moore County recently partnered with the NC Arts Council to award $15,750 in Artist Support Grants (ASG) for Region 12, which consist of Anson, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Stanly and Union counties.
ASG rewards individual artists to help fund their professional and artistic development to create new work, improve their arts business, receive training, or bring their work to new audiences.
The grant funds were provided by the NC Arts Council and regional partners. From 17 applications, six artists received grants in amounts ranging from $1,900 to $3,000.
One of the artists awarded was Eli Williams of Albemarle to complete a mural project. Williams was acknowledged for this feat at the Stanly County Arts Council’s “Celebration of the ARTS!” in March.
ASG was revamped in 2020 to offer artists help during and following the COVID pandemic. The program is managed by the NC Arts Council through partnerships with other arts councils divided into 18 statewide regions. The Arts Council of Moore County is the lead partner for Region 12.
All ASG applications are evaluated by a panel consisting of discipline-based artists and arts professionals not associated with any Region 12 partner. The grant awards are based on the artist’s overall excellence and talent in their art form and how the proposed project will benefit the artist’s professional growth.
Artists at any stage of their careers are eligible to apply in all art disciplines, such as visual arts and crafts, music, film, drama, writing, and dance. Types of fundable projects include the creation of new work, artist residencies and training, purchase or upgrading equipment and materials, website design and other promotions, and professional development workshops.
For more information about ASG and how to apply next year, visit MooreArt.org or contact Renee VanHorn, executive director of the Stanly County Arts Council, at stanlycountyartscouncil1974@gmail.com.