The following RAP application information applies to the past cycle. It is kept on the website for informational purposes. Check back here for application information for the next RAP cycle.

Information and forms for the 2007-2008 Regional Artist Program:

2007 RAP Application Form Word
2007 RAP Letter PDF
2007 RAP Grant Guidelines PDF
2007 RAP Tip Sheet Word PDF

About the Program

The Regional Artist Project of Northwest North Carolina Grants Program is a partnership between the arts councils of Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties and the North Carolina Arts Council. It is intended to provide project support to a broad range of visual, performing, literary, and inter-disciplinary artists that will have a significant impact on the advancement of their career. Regional artist applicants are exceptionally talented individuals pursuing their career in the arts and have completed the basic education in their respective art form. The Regional Artist Project provides financial support to developing professionals by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. Grant awards generally range from $200 - $1,000.

Eligibility

Applicants must currently reside in Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga, or Wilkes County and must have maintained residency in one of these counties for the 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. Previous award winners cannot apply in consecutive years.

Selection Criteria

Generally the selection criteria should include:

• Overall excellence of the artist’s work and demonstration of exceptional talent.
• Serious professional commitment to art form.
• Contribution of the proposed project to advancement of the applicant’s career.
• Feasibility of the proposed project.

Fundable Projects

The Regional Artist Project Grants might include funds for expenses in the following areas:

• Promotion/Presentation: the cost of producing a demonstration tape for a composer, a video cassette for a choreographer, a portfolio for a graphic artist, editorial assistance for a writer, brochures, promotional slides, etc.
• Travel: to specific workshops, retreats, or seminars for further study; travel to gather information intrinsic to an artist’s art form, etc.
• Services: rental of equipment or facilities for the presentation of a new work.
• 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.
• Training: advanced study or coaching that will enhance the artist’s abilities.

Application forms and assistance are available from local arts councils. Contact Genia George (Alleghany 336-372-2578), Jane Lonon (Ashe 336-246-ARTS), Cherry Johnson (Watauga 828-264-1789), or Cathy McKenzie (Wilkes 336-838-1076) for more information.

Past RAP Winners

2004 Winners
2005 Winners
2006 Winners
2007 Winners Press Release			Regional Artist Project Grant Winners for 2007-2008 are (left to right) Chelsy Miller (Wilkes County), Pat Morrison (Ashe County), Kim Hadley (Ashe County), Pac McLaurin (Watauga County), Leigh Ann Henion (Watauga County), Jeff Martin (Watauga County), Catherine Altice (Ashe County), Janet Brashear (Ashe County), Deborah Jean Sheets (Watauga County). Not pictured is Cheryl Roberts (Ashe County).

Mountain Times articles about the Regional Artist Project

Regional Artists Project Update June 19, 2003
Regional Artists Project Grant Winners Announced October 30, 2003
Arts Councils Present Regional Artist Projects November 13, 2003
Regional Artist Project Winners Announced November 18, 2004
Regional Artist Project Winners Announced October 20, 2005
Regional Artist Project Winners 2006

Visit the Mountain Times website to search their News Archives for more articles on the Regional Artist Project.