The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) announced the opening of the 2020-21 Arts Grants Application Period on Tuesday, May 18. Approximately $60k, funded by the North Carolina Arts Council and Orange County, will fund artist, school and nonprofit arts programs and projectrantss taking place between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Two grants are… Read More →
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North Carolina CARES for the Arts Grant Program
QUESTIONS? Check out this slideshow or check out this video of our informational meeting! The North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million federal CARES Act funds for arts councils and arts organizations to mitigate business disruptions caused by COVID-19. As a result, the Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC), as the Designated County Partner with the… Read More →
2020-21 Arts Grants Recipients Announced
The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) is pleased to announce recipients of the 2020-21 Grassroots Arts Program and Artist Project Grants. The OCAC awarded thirty-four grants to eighteen artists and fifteen nonprofit organizations totaling $45,033. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on local school systems, Grassroots Arts Program Grants for schools were postponed and will… Read More →
$57,850 in Relief Grants Issued through Orange County Arts Support Fund
The Orange County Arts Commission has awarded a third round of emergency relief grants totaling $16,400 to 25 members of the Orange County arts community and two arts-related nonprofit organizations. Grant amounts for individuals ranged from $500-$600 and will help recipients with essential needs such as groceries, bills, and healthcare expenses. Two organizations also received… Read More →
