The Asheville Area Arts Council is seeking applications for its 2024 Arts for Schools Grant to help nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County provide arts focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students attending K-12 public schools in Buncombe County.
Donor Name: Asheville Area Arts Council
State: North Carolina
County: Buncombe County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/11/2023
Size of the Grant: $500-$2,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Exposure to the arts, both in and outside the classroom, is proven to improve academic success. However, not all students have the same opportunities to enjoy these benefits. Priority is given to proposals benefiting economically disadvantaged schools and/or underserved communities, ensuring that students from all demographics receive the benefits of these programs. Multicultural programs will also receive priority.
Priorities
- Economically Disadvantaged Schools
- Proposals focused on serving students in Economically Disadvantaged Schools will receive priority.
- Multicultural Programs
- Although the top priority is serving Economically Disadvantaged Schools, it will also prioritize multicultural programs. For a program to be considered multicultural it must be conducted by artists, ensembles, or organizations of color and/or promote African American, Asian American, Latino, or Native American culture
Funding Information
- Grants range from $500-$2,000.
- The program must take place between July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Business located in Buncombe County for at least 1 year
- Must be a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization OR a qualified teaching arts
Qualified Teaching Artist: To be considered a qualified teaching artist, you must have either a BA or BFA in their specific art form, or an equivalent in training and experience. - Must have at least 5 years of experience working in arts education
- Programs must serve students in Buncombe County public schools
- Align with North Carolina’s Common Core curriculum and Essential Standards
Funding may not be used for:
- fees for artists not located in Buncombe County
- fees for school groups not located in Buncombe County
- transportation fees/ travel costs not related to students
- marketing materials; food/ hospitality supplies
- art, music, and dance therapists
- artifacts
- purchasing artwork
- contingency funds
- deficit reduction
- fundraising events
- food or beverages for hospitality or entertainment functions
- school band activities or equipment
- school choral activities or equipment
- lobbying expenses
- oral history and history projects
- tuition for academic study
- interest on loans, fines or litigation cost
For more information, visit ArtsAVL.
