Grants and Sponsor Programs

The Regional Project Grants Program (RAP)provides financial support (from grants of $250 to $1,000) to developing professionals working in any art form, by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. These grants are intended to fund a particular project that will conclude by......

The Council for the Arts is one of 29 eastern county arts councils to sponsor grant.

WHO MAY APPLY FOR GRANT?
1.Artist working in any art form.
2. Must be a current resident and have resided in Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne or Wilson Counties for at least one year.
3. Must be at least 18 years of age. May not be enrolled in a degree or certified program at a high school, college or graduate program within the grant period.
4.Last year's grant recipients may not apply in this grant cycle.

Funds may be awarded for expenses such as promotional presentation, travel, services, supplies, training for projects that will be carried out from the first half of the following calendar year. Call 910/455-9840 for applications and guidelines for the 2007 - 2008 year. All art forms welcome: literature, music, visual, performing, drama.

The Grassroots Arts Program provides an opportunity for community organizations to apply for funding to help with an arts related program that is open to the public. State revenues are channeled through the NC Arts Council.

The Council for the Arts is the designated county partner for the Grassroots funds allocated to Onslow County. These funds are used for many of the Council's activities as well as distributed as sub grants to local organizations.

Deadline July 14, 2008.

The Council's Grassroots Grants Review Committee has the discretion to make award recommendations that it feels will best aid the arts in Onslow County. Applicants must be non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status under section 501 (C-3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

January 12, 2008
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will present a "salute to the pioneers in the military" at 2:00 pm at the Field Medical Building aboard Camp Johnson. This event will showcase two literary works featuring the Montford Point Marines and tuskeegee Airmen. Authors Melton McLaurin "The Marines of Montford Point: America's First Black Marines" and George Norfleet "A Pilot's Journey: an in-depth view of the life of Tuskeegee Airmen Curtis Christopher Robinson" For more information please call (910) 545-0547. "This event was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

January 12, 2008
Georgetown High School Alumni Association will present Mitch "Junebug" Capel at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Brunch Saturday, January 12 at 11:00 am at the Infant of Prague Parish Hall, 214 Marine Blvd., Jacksonville, NC. Tickets may be purchased at the Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street (910/455-9840) or by calling Alice at 910/327-1221 or Barbara at 910/346-2764. "This event was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

January 13, 2008

"He Done Her Wrong" or "Wedded But No Wife" The Sneads Ferry Community Theatre will present Readers/Dessert Theatre Sunday, January 13 at 2:00 and 4:00 at the Sneads Ferry Community Center. Prepaid reservations required by noon on January 11. Seating limited to 50 for each performance. Tickets are sold at the door. For more information call 910-327-1688.

February 7, 2008
Pre-School Performance "Timmy Abell" concerts are highly educational while maintaining an atmosphere of fun. This show will be held at Southwest High School Thursday, February 7 at 9:30 am. This is the second show of our series."This event was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

February 7, 2008
Coastal Carolina Community College Student Art Opening reception for this annual show will be at the Council for the Arts Thursday, February 7th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

March 1 & 8, 2008
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre will present "Squabbles" by Marshall Karp on Saturday, March 1th & 8th at 8:00 pm at the Sneads Ferry Community Center. Ticket are $10.00 at the door. For more information, contact: Gaylene Branton at branton@att.net or (910) 389-8776

March 7, 2008
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre will present "Squabbles" by Marshall Karp on Friday, March 7th at 8:00 pm at the Sneads Ferry Community Center. Ticket are $10.00 at the door. For more information, contact: Gaylene Branton at branton@att.net or (910) 389-8776

March 2 & 9, 2008
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre will present "Squabbles" by Marshall Karp on Sunday, March 2th & 9th at3:00 pm at the Sneads Ferry Community Center. Ticket are $10.00 at the door. For more information, contact: Gaylene Branton at branton@att.net or (910) 389-8776

March 9, 2008
Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Matineewill present a Spring Matinee performance at Kenan Auditorium on the UNC-W campus. The concert is designed for young people and their families. For more information visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or call the Wilmington Symphony office at (910) 791-9262.

March 13, 2008
Pre-School Performance the Tarradiddle Players will present "Tarradiddle Tales" This show will be held at Southwest High School Thursday, March 13 at 9:30 am. This is the third and last show of our series."This event was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

March 15, 2008
Soup in a Bowl This 6th annual event is a fun filled afternoon of Hot Soups! Fresh breads! and Great Times! Held at the Council for the Arts building from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Twenty soups confirmed! Entertainment will be Elton Sandridge, vocalist.

March 25
Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafter's Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 pm at the Northwoods Park & Recreation Building, 261 Henderson Drive. Guest speaker:Peter Rulon, professional photographer will present "Basic Photography Tips for Internet Success" Contact: (910) 938-7077.

April 11 - 12, 2008
Public Art 360: A Symposium from Seven Perspectives is a multi-state convening that will be held April 11 - 12, 2008 at Hanes Auditorium on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. The symposium will address the function and aesthetic interaction among public art, professional design disciplines, private development, and government. For more information and registration please visit www.publicartcollaborative.org

April 13, 2008 (Sunday)
"A Garden of Choral Delights" Musical Director, Finley Woolston will conduct the Crystal Coast Choral Society's spring concert on Sunday, April 13th at 3:00 pm in the Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church (Highway 24 and Yaupon Drive.) Medley from the musical Oklahoma, american folk songs, modern gospel and spirituals, rounds old and new, the Chamber Singers and the Pretty Good Gospel Quartet. Free Admission (Donations requested)

April 20, 2008 (Sunday)
"A Garden of Choral Delights" Musical Director, Finley Woolston will conduct the Crystal Coast Choral Society's spring concert on Sunday, April 20th at 3:00 pm in the St. Mildred's Roman Catholic Church (653 Old Hammock Beach Road) Medley from the musical Oklahoma, american folk songs, modern gospel and spirituals, rounds old and new, the Chamber Singers and the Pretty Good Gospel Quartet. Free Admission (Donations requested)

April 27, 2008 (Sunday)
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will present a Free Family Concert Outreach Program "Welcome to Wilmington's Symphony" at Kenan Auditorium on the UNC-W campus. The concert entitled "Music is a Family Affrair" is designed for young people and their families. The music is likely to be more familiar and recognizable to listeners because of its use in movies, television and commercials. For more information visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or call the Wilmington Symphony office at (910) 791-9262.

May 2 & 3, 2008 (Friday & Saturday)
"Spider Island" - (murder mystery) The Sneads Ferry Community Theatre will present Readers/Dinner Theatre Friday, May 2 at the Sneads Ferry Community Center. Doors open 6:15 pm; Dinner served 6:30 pm (Meat lasagna---garden salad---bread---dessert---tea---coffee-- water) and curtain 7:15pm. Prepaid reservations required by April 29th. Seating limited to 48 for each performance. Tickets are sold at the door. Location: Sneads Ferry Community Theatre, 126 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry, NC. For more information call the Box Office 910-327-2798.

May 2, 2008 (Friday)
Musical Lunch Series - Kylie Steele / Sara Uzzell (Top 40)
The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, Onslow County Public Library and Pizza Hut are sponsoring a musical lunch series.The performances will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the New River Waterfront Park in Jacksonville. If it is raining, the concerts will be held in the USO across the street from the Waterfront Park. The Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring your lunch and listen to some great musical entertainment. "This event was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

May 9, 2008 (Friday)
Musical Lunch Series - Crystal Clear Harmony (Barbershop)
The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, Onslow County Public Library and Pizza Hut are sponsoring a musical lunch series.The performances will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the New River Waterfront Park in Jacksonville. If it is raining, the concerts will be held in the USO across the street from the Waterfront Park. The Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring your lunch and listen to some great musical entertainment. "This event was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

"Spider Island" - (murder mystery) The Sneads Ferry Community Theatre will present Readers/Dinner Theatre Friday, May 2 at the Sneads Ferry Community Center. Doors open 6:15 pm; Dinner served 6:30 pm (Meat lasagna---garden salad---bread---dessert---tea---coffee-- water) and curtain 7:15pm. Prepaid reservations required by April 29th. Seating limited to 48 for each performance. Tickets are sold at the door. Location: Sneads Ferry Community Theatre, 126 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry, NC. For more information call the Box Office 910-327-2798.

May 16, 2008 (Friday)
Musical Lunch Series - Jordan Southerland (Variety)
The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, Onslow County Public Library and Pizza Hut are sponsoring a musical lunch series.The performances will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the New River Waterfront Park in Jacksonville. If it is raining, the concerts will be held in the USO across the street from the Waterfront Park. The Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring your lunch and listen to some great musical entertainment. "This event was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

May 23, 2008 (Friday)
Musical Lunch Series - Sandra Padilla Cervantes (Spanish)
The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, Onslow County Public Library and Pizza Hut are sponsoring a musical lunch series.The performances will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the New River Waterfront Park in Jacksonville. If it is raining, the concerts will be held in the USO across the street from the Waterfront Park. The Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring your lunch and listen to some great musical entertainment. "This event was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

May 25, 2008 (Sunday)
New River Banks Party "Where History Meets the River" at the Pelletier House in downtown Jacksonville. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Costumed interpreters with historical information, traditional crafts demonstrated, regional foods, authors and storytellers. Come and enjoy Southern Hospitality! Contact: Albert Potts (910) 455-3893

May 30, 2008 (Friday)
Musical Lunch Series - Carolina Connection (Bluegrass)
The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, Onslow County Public Library and Pizza Hut are sponsoring a musical lunch series.The performances will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the New River Waterfront Park in Jacksonville. If it is raining, the concerts will be held in the USO across the street from the Waterfront Park. The Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring your lunch and listen to some great musical entertainment. "This event was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art."

June 8, 2008
North Carolina Symphony Outdoor Concert
Due to the excessive heat this annual concert will be at Northside High School at 7:00 pm. This is a free event. Classical favorites from John Williams, Tchaikovsky and Strauss will be featured. Resident conductor William Henry Curry will lead the symphony.

June 26 & 27May 2 & 3, 2008 (Thursday & Friday)
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" - (auditions) The Sneads Ferry Community Theatre will hold auditions for the musical at 7:00 pm Sneads Ferry Community Center, 126 Park Lane. Six roles are available for those 18 or older. Be prepared to sing a short song. For more information call 910-327-0223.

July 4, 2008 (Friday)
Freedom Festival 4th of July at Onslow Pines Park, Jacksonville. Contact: 910 347-5332.

Fireworks at Holly Ridge in the Holly Ridge Municipal Park. Starts at 4:00 pm until..., with music, clowns, entertainment. 910/329-1515.

38th Annual Shrimp Festival in Sneads Ferry Community Building. Admission $3.00 or two day pass for $5.00. Each vendor will serve a shrimp dish. Fireworks Sat. 9:00 pm, Beer and Wine Garden. Contact Bernice Guthrie: 910/327-3343.

27th Annual Kuumba Festival (African American Cultural Festival) at Onslow County Fairgrounds in Jacksonville. All ethnic groups in the area are invited to participate. Contact: John Suggs at 910/324-4291.

Colors of Awareness (Prostate Cancer Fund Raiser) Corporate Wellness & Yoga are hosting a back to the 70's barbeque and blues program featuring legendary blues artist Mr. Eddie Kierkland.This event will be held at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. For more information, please call (910) 353-6350.

August 31 & September 1, 2008 (Sunday & Monday) take in days
SEPTEMBER 7 - 26, 2008 (Show)

The Onslow Art Society's "Images '08" will be accepting works on Sunday (Aug. 31st & Sept 1st) from 1:00pm to 4:00pm both days. Reception and awards will be presented; Sunday, September 7th from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. This is a juried show, all unaccepted works can be picked up the day of the reception. After the judging, winners will be notified by email or phone.
Jurior: Margaret R. Worthington, Wilmington. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from ECU in Greenville, NC.
For more information, please contact gburke@ec.rr.com or phone Connie Burke at 910/ 455-1441.

40th Annual Farmers Day at Richlands High School grounds. Parade at 9:00 am. entertainment, food vendors and fun activities. Sponsored by the Friends of Farmers. Call Amy Rhodes at 910/324-4083.

September 5 & 12, 2008 (Fridays) @ 8:00pm
September 6 & 13, 2008 (Saturdays) @ 8:00pm
September 14, 2008 (Sunday) @ 3:00pm

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" a musicial by Clark Gesner presented by the Sneads Ferry Community Theatre. Tickets at the door. Sneads Ferry Community Center, 126 Park Lane. Call 910 327-2798 for further information.

September 20, 2008 (Saturday)
Beethoven Bicentennial
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Concert Season Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the colossal concert that saw the premiere of both the Fifth and Sixth Symponies of Beethoven. 8:00pm at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus. To recieve a 2008-2009 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or E-Mail to info@wilmingtonsymphony.org

October 11, 2008 (Saturday)
If it ain't Baroque
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Concert Season ...it's not on this concert, featuring the Wilmington Symphony Select in music of the Baroque, including less-heard but still glorious works by Purcell, Locatelli, Telemann and more. 8:00pm at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus. To receive a 2008-2009 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or E-Mail to info@wilmingtonsymphony.org

2008 Oktoberfest at the Riverwalk Crossing in Downtown Jacksonville Saturday, October 25th from 10:00am to 6:00pm. This will be a fun, family oriented, outdoor festival with stage entertainment, kids area, contests and beer garden. Contact Onslow Communities Ministries 910/455-5733 or www.onslowcm.org

The Surf City Art Guild presents: "Paint Out in the Park" at the Soundside Park in Surf City. Two days of painting beautiful scenes from the park in your favorite medium. Paint all day Saturday and until noon on Sunday. Bring your best paintings (up to three) to be judged. Contact: surfcityartists@charter.net or www.surfcityartists.com

54nd Annual Swansboro Mullet Festival 10:00 am. Parade, arts and crafts. 910/326-3050.

Annual Autumn Festival - Topsail entertainment, activities and fun. 1-800-626-2780.

October 2008 = DATE TBA

Ghostwalk 2008, Ghosts from the Gilded Age haunts historic New Bern homes and Cedar Grove Cemetery. Candlelight tour of cemetery. For more information or to purchase tickets contact the New Bern Historical Society at 252-638-8558.

32st Annual "Museum Fest" - Onslow County Museum's Arts & Crafts in Richlands on the Museum Grounds. Visitors can stroll along Wilmington Street and find the perfect gift or holiday item. Crafters, artisans, community organizations, woodcrafts, music, food and fun. The festival is FREE and open to the public. Contact: 910/324-5008 or visit www.co.onslow.nc.us/museum.

November 11, 2008 (Tuesday)
Patriotic Pops Concert - A Salute to Veterans
Cape Fear Chorale, Jerry Cribbs, director
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Concert Season A Veterans Day regional event pays homage to Americans who have worn the uniform of their country and will also provides an occasion to reflect on both the responsibilities and benefits of being an American. 7:30pm at Trask Coliseum, UNCW campus. To receive a 2008-2009 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or E-Mail to info@wilmingtonsymphony.org

Holiday Craft Fair The Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild and the Onslow Shriners invite you to a day of fun and food while enjoying a showcase of locally crafted works of art. Location will be at Jacksonville High School.
This event is FREE to the public.
9:00am - 4:00pm.
For information: CCACGuild@yahoo.com or call 910/938-7077

December 6, 2008

"Holiday Fun Day" will be held in the gym at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation & Parks. Start time will be 11:45am to 3:00pm. The Council for the Arts handles the "make and take" tables, you can make holiday cards, bags, bookmarks, scratch ornaments and so much more, this event is free and opened to the public, come inside and enjoy.

December 6, 2008 (Saturday)
Holiday Concert
Cape Fear Chorale, Jerry Cribbs, director
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Concert Season .Celebrate the holiday season with the wondrous sounds of the "Hallelujah" chorus as the Cape Fear Chorale and the Wilmington Symphony perform selections from Georg Frideric Handel's most famous oratorio Messiah, among the most popular works in Western choral literature. 8:00pm at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus.To receive a 2008-2009 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or E-Mail to info@wilmingtonsymphony.org

December 7, 2008 (Sunday)
Holiday Concert Matinee
Cape Fear Chorale, Jerry Cribbs, director
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Concert Season .A longtime Wilmington Symphony holiday tradition, with selections from Handel's beloved Messiah, performed with the Cape Fear Chorale at the family-friendly matinee hour. 4:00pm at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus. To receive a 2008-2009 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or E-Mail to info@wilmingtonsymphony.org

North Carolina Symphony Holiday Pops Concert at 3:00 pm at Northside High in Jacksonville. Tickets.... for general admission, .... senior citizens and full time students and .... for children ten years and younger... . Call the Council at 910 455-9840 for tickets prices.

Sneads Ferry's Winter Holiday Fest at Sneads Ferry Community Building. Contact: Russell Spitzer at 910/327-3343.

February 7, 2009 (Saturday)
Classics and Pops - Music from the Movies
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Concert Season .The winners of the 32nd Annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition share a spotlight that also shines on some great orchestra scores from the movies, including a tribute to Academy Award winning film score composer John Williams. 8:00pm at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus. To receive a 2008-2009 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or E-Mail to info@wilmingtonsymphony.org

March 21, 2009 (Saturday)
A Glorious Evening of Opera - Annual Benefit Concert
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Concert Season .A memorable evening of favorite opera selections with Nancy King, Joy Murrell, Michael Rallis, Marva Robinson and other guest artists from the UNCW Opera Outreach Program. 8:00pm at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus. To receive a 2008-2009 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or E-Mail to info@wilmingtonsymphony.org

April 25, 2009 (Saturday)
Gareth Johnson, violin
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Concert Season Gareth Johnson, First Place Junior Division Laureate of the 2002 Sphinx Competition, joins the Wilmington Symphony for the Violin Concerto in D of Brahms, and the season bows out spectacularly with the exhilarating Dances of Galanta of Zoltan Kodaly. 8:00pm at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus. To receive a 2008-2009 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or E-Mail to info@wilmingtonsymphony.org

April 26, 2009 (Sunday)
Free Family Concert
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Concert Season .Musical fun for young children and families, featuring the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Concerto Competition Junior Division winner. 4:00pm at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus. To receive a 2008-2009 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or E-Mail to info@wilmingtonsymphony.org