Educational Resources
Arts in Education
The Arts in Education Program provides support to schools to strengthen the use of the arts in pre-K through 12 settings. Priority is given to funding the fees of professional artists who establish instructional collaborations with classroom teachers. This program serves over 1,000 children in our community annually. Partial funding for this activity is provided by Henderson County.

Academy of the Arts
Are you looking for stimulating, education classes to develop you child’s talents, or just a fun way to get your own creative juices flowing? The Arts Council’s Academy of the Arts offers an innovative visual and performing art curriculum taught by professional instructors and is offered to all ages from kindergarten through adult. After school classes for children and evening classes for adults are available. Classes for home schooled children are also available.

Grants
Grassroots Arts Program

In 1977, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Grassroots Arts Program to ensure that every citizen had access to quality arts experiences. The Arts Council of Henderson County, appointed as a partner by the Henderson County government, serves as the Designated County Partner to manage Henderson County’s arts allotment from the State. The funding supports a variety of arts activities every year including community festivals, concerts, theatre productions and arts in education programs. Organizations receiving funds must match each grant dollar received. Funds from this program are distributed to a variety of local arts organizations and organizations serving the citizens of Henderson County through a competitive grant process. The grant cycle is July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Because the next budget of the State of North Carolina is not officially adopted until the fall, awards to organizations do not become final until October 1, 2007.

Regional Artist Project Grants
During 2007-2008, the Haywood County Art Council, the Tryon Fine Arts Center and the Art Council of Henderson County will participate in the Regional Artists Project Grant (RAPG) program. The RAPG support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their artistic development. Artists residing in Haywood, Henderson and Polk Counties are eligible to apply.
Types of projects which may be considered for funding include:

Creation of new work
Purchase of Equipment
Professional Development Workshops
Traveling expenses associated with a professional opportunity such as participating in an exhibition or a conference
Development or upgrading of professional materials such as brochures, video tapes, compact discs or slides

Funds for this program are limited and are awarded through a competitive grant process. This program is funded by the North Carolina Arts Council with matching funding provided by the participating agencies. For information contact the Arts Council at 828-693-8504.
Click Here to download an application.