For more information about Educational Resources and Grants listed here please contact The Arts Council at acofhc@bellsouth.net, 828-693-8504.

Educational Resources – Patricia James, Arts in Education Manager
Grants – Patty Smyers, Administrative & Grants Manager

Applications:
Guidelines for Grass Roots Subgrant
Grass Roots Subgrant Application
Regional Artist Project Grant Guidelines
Regional Artist Project Grant Tip Sheet
Regional Artist Project Grant Application

Artists in the Schools (AIS) is a program which places professional artists, dancers, storytellers, actors and musicians in classrooms at the request of, and in collaboration with, principals and classroom teachers. AIS provides support to local schools to help strengthen students’ arts experiences in pre-K – 12th grade settings. Priority is given to funding stipends for professional artists to establish instructional collaborations with classroom teachers.

The program focuses on week-long residencies (five days at five hours daily), but can also cover shorter residency periods and special projects. Funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Residencies and projects require a brief final report that details the scope of the residency or project, number of students served or impacted, and photographs and other documenting materials. Teachers and principals are requested to send a brief note to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners (1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville, NC 28792) about the project and thanking them for this public support.

Starting in the summer of 2009, the Arts Council has placed artists in Henderson County’s Summer Recreation Program at Stoney Mountain Activity Center. In 2010 the program was expanded to include the Edneyville Recreation Center.

Artists in the Schools and Summer Arts serve more than 4,000 Henderson County children annually. Major funding for these programs is provided by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. For information contact Patricia James, Arts in Education Manager at 828-693-8504; proposals and reports should be mailed or delivered to Patricia at The Arts Council of Henderson County, 538 North Main Street, 2nd Floor, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

In 1977, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Grassroots Grants Program to ensure that every citizen had access to quality arts experiences. The Arts Council of Henderson County serves as the Designated County Partner to administer Henderson County 's arts allotment from the State, which is determined by population. Five percent of the allotment must be utilized to fund minority or underserved populations.

The funding supports a variety of arts and cultural activities every year, including community festivals, concerts, theatre productions and arts in education programs. Organizations receiving funds must match each grant dollar received. Funds from this program are distributed to a variety of local arts organizations serving the citizens of Henderson County through a competitive grant process.

The grant cycle is July 1 through June 30, which is the State of North Carolina 's fiscal year. Applications are expected to be available in July, and a grant writing workshop will be scheduled in August. The deadline when applications are due to The Arts Council of Henderson County will be announced in the Summer. Awards will be announced in October.

Please check our home page for specific dates and to download an application, or email (acofhc@bellsouth.net) or call (828-693-8504) the Arts Council to be placed on a list for electronic notification.

Organizations receiving Grassroots Grants are required to submit Final Reports by June 1. The report form will be available for downloading from ncart.org. Assistance is available from The Arts Council of Henderson County in completing these Final Reports.

Recipient organizations are also required to submit press releases and printed materials with the Final Report containing the following credit line: "Funded in part by a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, which is administered by The Arts Council of Henderson County." The North Carolina Arts Council logo must also be used in all printed materials; when possible, including the logo for The Arts Council of Henderson County is much appreciated.

2009 – 2010 Henderson County Grassroots Grants recipients include Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County (arts program); Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra – Youth String Camp; Do Tell Storytelling Festival (4-H Extension); Hendersonville Chorale; Hendersonville Little Theatre; Friends of Carl Sandburg Poetry Festival; Hendersonville Children’s Choir; Heritage Hall School (international artist residency); Hendersonville Film Society; Blue Ridge BookFest; Hendersonville Friends of Chamber Music.

The RAPG supports professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers who wish to pursue projects that further their artistic development. Artists residing for a minimum of one year in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties are eligible to apply. The Arts Council of Henderson County is the administrator of the grants for the three counties.

Types of projects which may be considered for funding include:

• Creation of New Work
• Purchase of Equipment
• Professional Development Workshops
• Traveling expenses associated with professional opportunity, such as participating in an exhibition or a conference
• Development or upgrading of professional self promotional materials such as brochures or CDs

All RAPG recipients are required to submit a Final Report by June 1. A narrative, expense budget and all public relations materials (press releases, brochures, etc.) are to be mailed to Patty Smyers at The Arts Council of Henderson County, 538 North Main Street , 2 nd Floor, Hendersonville , NC 28792 . All grantees are required to send a letter of thanks and a description of their project to their state legislator. A copy of this letter is to be submitted to the Arts Council of Henderson County with the Final Report.

Grant recipients are required to include the following credit line on promotional and publicity materials: “Funded in part by a Regional Artist Project Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, which is administered by The Arts Council of Henderson County .” The North Carolina Arts Council logo must also be used in all printed materials; when possible, including the logo for The Arts Council of Henderson County is much appreciated.

Funds for this program are limited and are awarded through a competitive grant process. The North Carolina Arts Council and matching funding from the participating county agencies support this program. For more information or to be placed on the list, please contact the Arts Council at 828-693-8504 or email acofhc@bellsouth.net.

The grant cycle is July 1 through June 30, which is the State of North Carolina 's fiscal year. Applications are expected to be available from the Arts Council in July, and a grant writing workshop will be scheduled in August. The deadline when applications are due to The Arts Council of Henderson County will be announced when applications become available. Awards will be announced in October.

Please check our home page for specific dates and to download an application, or email ( acofhc@bellsouth.net) or call (828-693-8504) the Arts Council to be placed on a list for electronic notification.

2009 – 2010 Regional Artist Project Grants recipients include Bonnie Joy Bardos, Elizabeth Child, Linda Hudgins, Janet Orselli and Linda Powell (Polk County); A. John Dosio, Theresa Reuter and collaborator Kenson Thompson (Transylvania County); and Dave Goldman, David Sheldon, and Kate Stockman (Henderson County).