Monday, February 12, 2018

NHSCA FY19 Grant Opportunities & Upcoming Events


Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants assist communities to preserve their cultural heritage through traditional crafts, dance and music by funding a master traditional artist to teach an experienced apprentice in one-to-one sessions.
Deadline: July 6, 2018

Traditional Arts & Folklife Listing
 a juried listing of traditional artists, community scholars and folklorists who are available for presentations, demonstrations, lectures, performances and workshops on aspects of heritage and traditional arts of New Hampshire.
Deadline: Rolling


Artist in Residence (AIR) Grants fund artist residencies that bring juried teaching artists into classrooms and public schools to support creative learning and skills development in the arts. 
Deadline: April 6, 2018

Youth Arts Project Grants fund high-quality arts and cultural programs that encourage creativity, develop new skills and foster success for young people beyond the normal school day.
Deadline: April 13, 2018



General Project Grants for Community Engagement help not-for-profit organizations, Main Street Programs, municipalities, and schools bring arts presentations and activities into communities to enhance the quality of life for citizens, attract visitors, and help stimulate local economies through the arts.
Deadline: July 27, 2018


Upcoming NH State Council on the Arts Events
        Grant Workshops

 Each year, the NH State Council on the Arts offers grant information workshops. These sessions are designed for both new and former applicants. NHSCA staff will present an overview of the State Arts Council's programs and the latest information on grants, including changes to the State Arts Council's grant guidelines and the services offered by the NH State Council on the Arts.

Grant Information Workshops:
Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 1:00-2:00 pm,
Rochester Performance and Arts Center, 32 North Main Street, Rochester 

Thursday, February 22, 2018, 1:00-2:00 pm,
The Currier Museum, 150 Ash Street, Manchester - FULL, wait listing

Tuesday, February 27, 2018, 12:30-1:30pm,
North Conway Music Center, 1976 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

Thursday, March 1, 2018, 11:30 am-12:30pm,
The Library Arts Center, 58 North Main Street, Newport


What you will learn:
  • Who is eligible to apply
  • What the NHSCA funds
  • What grant programs are available and their deadlines
  • How to use the online grant system
  • The application and panel process
The NH State Council on the Arts has a variety of grants available for 2019 fiscal year. Come and meet NHSCA staff and learn about our grant programs. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

For more information contact our office at (603) 271-2789.

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