Resources for Artists
Creative opportunities are coming your way! If you have a resource or learning opportunity to share, email marketing@artsaoa.com for consideration to be featured below.
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Each year, artists working in 2D mediums are invited to enter their works depicting local and regional landmarks for the chance to be featured in an exhibition and win cash prizes.
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The N.C. Arts Council-sponsored Artist Support Grant provides regional creatives the opportunity to submit projects for consideration for financial assistance of up to $1,200.
Artists of all areas and mediums working in Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties are invited to apply.
Applications are currently closed. Stay tuned for the 2025-2026 Artist Support Grant applications, to be announced later this year.
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If you’re an artist putting your work out into the world, the chances are that someone has asked you for a bio and/or an artist statement. Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to talking about yourself and your art. Here are some resources to help:
Writing an Artist Biography vs an Artist Statement and Why You Need Both (Frame Destination)
The Gallery's Guide to Writing Good Artist Bios (Artland Magazine)
How to Write an Artist Statement: 5 Questions to Get You Started (Create Magazine)
8 Artist Statements We Love- (The Art League)
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Want to drop off your work with more efficiency? Download the intake form, fill it out at home, and simply drop off!
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Are you a visual artist hoping to sell your work in the AOA gallery? Bring us a new artist application and samples of your work to be considered!
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Inner Banks Arts is a collaboration between four regional arts councils—Arts of the Albemarle, Perquimans Arts League, Chowan Arts Council, and Bertie County Arts Council. The initiative was conceived to foster a vibrant and inclusive arts community across northeastern North Carolina.
Visit www.innerbanksarts.org to find more about upcoming opportunities.
More Opportunities
AOA Open Studio
Select Wednesdays, from 1-4 PM
AOA Madrin Studio
Through June, July, and August, Open Studio will be held twice a month, on the dates outlined below. The first Open Studio session of each month will be regular Open Studio—bring your supplies and work independently in a group setting. The second Open Studio session of each month will be multifaceted, where you can participate for free as usual or draw/paint from a live model for a minimum $5 donation to the model.
Jun 11- regular OS
Jun 25- regular OS/live model
Jul 9- regular OS
Jul 16- regular OS/live model
Aug 13-regular OS
Aug 27- regular OS/live model
Green Saves Green
Do Not Litter Poster Contest
Submit your artwork for the chance to:
Win cash and see your art on official signage around Elizabeth City
Have your art displayed in Arts of the Albemarle
