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Durham Arts Council Emerging Artists Program — Durham Arts Council
David Benarroch, Exhibition: Tangible Matter
  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ in any art form who have lived in Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange or Person County, NC for at least one year before January 3, 2027. Not open to artists currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, to groups, or to 2025-2026 grant recipients.
  • The Focus: One career-pivotal project (promotion or presentation, travel, services, supplies or training) taking place between April 1, 2027 and March 31, 2028.
  • The Funding: Up to $1,500; no minimum. The council's priority is to fund the full amount requested.
  • Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable using the form for your discipline, with support materials, by 11:00 p.m. on January 3, 2027. The proposal must explain how the project relates to your career development.
DeadlineSunday, January 3, 2027
AwardMaximum grant award is $1500, but applications can be for any amount up to that maximum.
LocationDurham, NC
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesCraft, Dance, Film/Video, Literature, Multidisciplinary Performing, Music, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Photography, Sculpture, Installation, Theatre
Age range18–
Application notesApply on Submittable using the form for your discipline; a free Submittable account is required. Visual-art forms: Painting/Drawing/Printmaking/Mixed Media (durhamartscouncil.submittable.com/submit/369827), Photography (/submit/369849), Sculpture/Installation (/submit/369846), Craft (/submit/369848), Film/Video (/submit/369850); other forms cover Dance, Literature, Multidiscipline (Performing), Music and Theatre. Applications and support materials are reviewed by local professional artists in each art form; define clearly how the project relates to your career goals. Judged on excellence of the work, professional commitment, contribution of the project to professional development, feasibility, and timeline. The public guidelines do not list the number or format of work samples, word limits or budget format; these are shown inside the Submittable form after login. Request any amount up to $1,500. Free information sessions on Teams at 6:00 p.m. on October 22, November 4 and December 1, 2026 (register at durhamarts.org/eap). Notification in March 2027. Projects should take place April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028; final financial and narrative report due April 30, 2028. Questions: amiller@durhamarts.org, 919-560-2787. Post-selection obligations: A financial and narrative final report is required.
Contactamiller@durhamarts.org
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