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 now open for projects taking place between January 1—December 31, 2025.
Applications are due by October 11, 2024. Questions and submissions should be directed to visualarts@artsaoa.com.
Click to download the application.
Click to download the instructions.
Work by past Artist Support Grant recipients will be on view in the gallery through out the fall of 2024, including projects by Cole Barlow, Rebecca Davis, Sandra Krueger, Lynne Scott Constantine, and Suzanne Scott Constantine.
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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)
