Central Piedmont 

Regional Artists

Hub Program

Applications due February 15, 2007

 

Presented by

 

Alamance County Arts Council

Caswell Council for the Arts

High Point Area Arts Council

Randolph Arts Guild

Rockingham County Arts Council

United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro

 

 

 

With funding from:

North Carolina Arts Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Program

The Central Piedmont Regional Artists Hub (CPRAH) grants Program is designed to support exceptionally talented visual, performing, literary, and interdisciplinary individual artists at all career stages to pursue projects furthering their professional artistic development.  Artists will have completed the basic education in their respective art form. CPRAH provides financial support to professionals by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists.   Awards generally range from $250-$2,000.

 

Eligibility

Artists practicing all art forms may apply for CPRAH Grants.  However, applicants must currently reside in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Rockingham, or Randolph Counties for one year immediately preceding the application date.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program.

 

Selection Criteria

Generally the criteria will include:

 

            1. Overall excellence of the applicant’s art work and demonstration of exceptional talent

 

 

            2. Serious professional commitment to art form

 

 

            3. Contribution of the proposed project to the artist’s professional growth

 

 

            4. Feasibility of the proposed project

 

 

Project Areas

Typical grant awards might include funds for expenses in the following areas:

 

            1. Promotion/Presentation:  the cost of producing a demonstration recording for a composer or performer, a video cassette for a choreographer, a portfolio for a graphic artist, editorial assistance for a writer, brochures, slides, etc.

 

 

            2. Travel:  to specific workshops, retreats, or seminars; or traveling to gather information intrinsic to an artist’s art form.

 

 

            3. Services:  rental of equipment or facilities for presentation of a new work, recording studio space, etc.

 

 

            4. Supplies:  purchase of supplies and materials necessary for the completion or production of a new work, which is deemed by the artist to be an essential work in his/her career.

 

 

            5. Training:  advanced study or coaching.

 

 

Timeline

Application Deadline: February 15 (applicant year) at 5 p.m. at a participating Arts Council office, or the following Monday if the 15th falls on a weekend.

 

Project Timeline:    March 31 (applicant year) – March 15 (following year).

 

Project Evaluations Due:   April 15 (following year).

 

 

 

Assistance

Contact one of the participating Arts Councils listed below.

 

 

 

Participating Arts Councils

 

Alamance County Arts Council 213 South Main Street Graham, NC 27253 (336) 226-4495 

High Point Area Arts Council PO Box 5526 High Point, NC 27262 (336) 889-2787 

United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro PO Box 27402 Greensboro, NC 27402 (336) 373-7523 ext 248 

Caswell Council for the Arts PO Box 689 Yanceyville, NC 27312 (336) 694-4591  

Randolph Arts Guild PO Box 1033 Asheboro, NC 27204 (336) 629-0399  

Rockingham County Arts Council PO Box 83 Wentworth, NC 27375 (336) 349-4039 

 

 

Regional Artist Hub Grant Application Form

 

Submit eight copies of this form, your project budget, your narrative, your resume, letters of recommendation and submit one copy of all support materials to one of the participating Arts Councils’ offices by 5 p.m. on February 15, applicant year.  Should the deadline fall on a weekend, applications will be due on Monday by 5 p.m.  No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.  Please Type or Print Clearly.  Do not alter the forxmat of this application.  

 

Date: ___________________________

 

Name: ___________________________Address: _______________________________

 

City: ________________________Zip: __________County of residence: _______________________

 

Years of Residence: _____

 

Phone (day) ______________ (evening) _____________

 

E-mail address:            

 

Employer: _____________________________Job Title: ____________________________

 

Artist Category (circle):  dance   drama   film/video   literature    music   visual arts

** If your category is a combination of the above, please circle those that apply.

 

Grant Project Title:      

 

Grant Amount Requested: $    

 

Attachments:

            A. NARRATIVE:  Limit to one page.  Narrative should include your proposed project plus how the project will be pivotal to the advancement of your professional artistic career. Minimum 10 pt. font.

            B. PROJECT BUDGET: Itemize projected expenses and proposed sources of income, including Regional Artists Program grant.

            C. RESUME:  Include education, employment (professional experience), publications, and honors. 

            D. REFERENCES: your application may be supported by up to three letters of recommendation. Please attach the references to your application packet. Letters should be addressed to the CPRAH Committee, United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, PO Box 877, Greensboro, NC 27402. Letters of recommendation are not required.

 

 

 

 

SUPPORT MATERIALS: You must submit samples documenting art that you have completed in the last three years. Please note we cannot accept DVDs at this time.

 

For visual art, photography, craft, sculpture and installation: up to 10 slides or

Photographs, or a video tape 3-5 minutes in length (standard size VHS tape). 

For film/video: video tape 3-5 minutes in length (standard size VHS tape)

For dance: video tape 3-5 minutes in length (standard size VHS tape)

For drama: audio, CD or video tape 3-5 minutes in length (standard size VHS tape)

For music: CD labeled with artist, selection titles and selection length.

For literature: up to 5 pages of manuscript (9 copies) Also, send a sample of your work in the same vein as your project – if you are seeking funds for a typist to type your novel, send writing samples from the novel.

 

**YOU SHOULD LABEL ALL DOCUMENTATION WITH YOUR NAME, TITLE OF WORK, DATE OF WORK. LABELS FOR SLIDES/PHOTOGRAPHS OF VISUAL ARTS SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE DIMENSIONS AND MEDIA OF WORK AND INDICATE TOP OF IMAGE. In addition you may also submit reviews, programs, catalogues. All applicants should write his/her name on each page and item sent.

 

 

APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST: 

 

            • 8 copies:  Application form, Narrative, Project Budget, and Resume. Must be collated and written in a minimum 10pt. font. Copies should be three-hole punched and paper clipped. Do not staple or bind.

            • 1 set of your Support Materials (work samples) plus any supporting documentation.

 

 

The entire application packet must be in the office of one of the participating Arts Councils by 5 p.m. on February 15, applicant year. Should the deadline fall on a weekend, applications will be due on Monday by 5 p.m.    No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.  Please Type or Print Clearly.  Do not alter the format of this application.  

 

The information contained in this application, including all attachments and supporting materials, is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that, though appropriate care will be taken of tapes or slides submitted to support this application, the Regional Artists Program cannot be responsible for possible damage to those materials.  I agree to complete written final evaluation and financial accountability forms for the program if I am awarded a grant.

 

 

Signature of Applicant        _________________________Date:  ___

 

Printed Applicant Name         _______________________________