Tryon Fine Arts Center has joined the Arts Council of Henderson County, the Transylvania Community Arts Council and the N.C. Arts Council in sponsoring N.C. Arts Council Regional Artists Project Grants (RAPG).
The Arts Council of Henderson County is now accepting applications for these grants through Aug. 16. The grants are intended for artists in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties at any phase of their professional development. Grants may cover equipment purchases, professional development training, marketing, etc., occurring between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.
A grant writing workshop will be held Thursday, July 26 from 3:30–5 p.m. at the Arts Council of Henderson County, 401 N. Main St., third floor, in downtown Hendersonville. Applications and instructions will be available at the workshop; it is recommended that all new applicants attend. RSVP by calling the arts council at 828-693-8504, or email acofhc@bellsouth.net.
– article submitted by Beth Child