State & Local Funding from the American Rescue Plan The following was written by GP McLeer, Executive Director of the SC Arts Alliance, and Mayor of Fountain Inn, SC. It has been edited to reflect information specific to North Carolina…
UPDATED: Governor Cooper Eases Further Restrictions, Prepares to Reopen Fully on June 1st
UPDATED: Governor Cooper Eases Further Restrictions, Prepares to Reopen Fully on June 1st UPDATE: On Wednesday, April 28th, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 209 which will end the statewide outdoor face covering mandate and increase mass gathering limits to 100…
UPDATED: Congress Passes BILLIONS in Arts Relief: More PPP and Unemployment, Grants for Performing Arts Venues and Organizations, Museums and Cinemas
Congress Passes BILLIONS in Arts Relief: More PPP and Unemployment, Grants for Performing Arts Venues and Organizations, Museums and Cinemas UPDATE: President Trump signed H.R. 133 into law on Sunday, December 27, 2020. On Monday December 21, 2020 both the…
Wilmington and New Hanover County Arts Forum for County Commission Candidates
Wilmington and New Hanover County Arts Forum for County Commission Candidates On Monday, February 24th, Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, in association with UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, held a Candidates’ Forum for all candidates running…
Local CARES Act Arts Relief: $2M in Charlotte/Mecklenburg, $1M in Wake County & $500K in Guilford County
Local CARES Act Arts Relief: $2M in Charlotte/Mecklenburg, $1M in Wake County & $500K in Guilford County On August 5th the Guilford County Commission approved $500,000 for COVID-19 Relief Grants for arts nonprofits in that county, which was allocated from…