Grants and Sponsor Programs

The Regional Project Grants Program (RAP Grant)
Regional Artist Project grants are awarded to artists in all disciplines on a regonal basis through a competitive application and review process. The grant awards are funded by the North Carolina Arts Council and by a regional consortium of local arts councils. Regional Artist Project grants support professional artists at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their artistic development. Grant awards to artist generally range from $500 to $2,000. Types of fundable projects include:

Creation of a new work
Purchase of equipment
Professional development workshops
Travel support for expenses associated with participating in a professional exhibition or conference.
Development or updating promotional materials - websites, brochures, DVDs and CDs.

The Eastern North Carolina regional consortia consists of arts councils from 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 and Wilson Counties in conjunction with the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency.

The RAP Grant proposals will be due by September 17, 2010
Applications will be posted in June

Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge serves as lead for the Eastern North Carolina Regional Consortium, and receives the Regional Artist Project grant applications, schedules regional training sessions for artists, and manages the grant selection process. For more information, contact Holly Garriott, executive director, Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, holly@pittcountyarts.org, (252) 551-6947 or Jeff Pettus, Senior Program Director for Artists & Organizations, North Carolina Arts Council, jeff.pettus@ncdcr.gov, (919) 807-6513.

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.

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 9 & 16, 2010 (Saturdays) 6:30pm
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre presents
The Neglected Husband's Sewing Club By Peg Lynch & Ada Gives First Aid by Eunice Merrifield.
Please make your pre-paid reservations for January 9th & 10th by 6pm Wednesday January 6th by calling the box office at 910-327-2789.

January 10& 17, 2010 (Sundays) 1:30pm
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre presents
The Neglected Husband's Sewing Club By Peg Lynch & Ada Gives First Aid by Eunice Merrifield.
Please make your pre-paid reservations for January 10th & 17th by 6pm Wednesday January 13th by calling the box office at 910-327-2789.

January 9, 2010 (Saturday) 10:00am
Georgetown High School Alumni Association, Inc.

Cheick Sisso- Master Dancer and Drummer Cote D'ivoire, West Africa at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Brunch hosted by Georgetown High School Alumni Association, Inc.- North Carolina Chapter.

This event will be at 10:00am Jacksonville High School , Jacksonville, NC.
Featured guests: Georgetown High School Hall of Fame Induction of the 1955 Championship Football Team

For ticket information contact: Alice (910) 327-1221 or Barbara (910) 346-2764 or call the Council for the Arts (910) 455-9840.

"This program received support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources."

February 6, 2010 (Saturday) 8:00pm
Beethoven Cycle: Symphony #7
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra -- since 1971

The Wilmington Symphony's five- year Beethoven cycle continues with one of the hallmarks of classical repertoire --his incomparable Symphony #7 in A Minor. At its premiere, the audience demanded an immediate encore of its second movement and Beethoven himself spoke of it fondly as "one of my best works." Rising stars from Cape Fear Region - the winners of the Wilmington Symphony's 33rd annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition - as perform.

To receive a 2009-2010 season brochure, or for further call the WSO business office at (910) 791-9262, For tickets, call the Kenan Auditorium Ticket Office at 910-962-3500 or 800-732-3643. For more information, visit the website at info@wilmingtonsymphony.org

February 18, 2010 (Thursday) 7:00pm
Coastal Poets Consortium (CPC)

The Coastal Poets Consortium meets at the Book Exchange located on Western Blvd. Bring your poems for the "Share and Critique" session (bring copies to share with group)so they can follow along. Open Mic night for February 25, 2010 at Camp LeJeune Library. Contact: Donna Graham 910/ 326-3218 or email: cpcjaxnc@gmail.com

March 5 & 12 , 2010 (Fridays) 8:00pm
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre presents
The Odd Couple (female version) By Neil Simon produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. New York City.
*This play is intended for an adult audience and may contain adult language and situations.

Tickets at the door, doors open 45 minutes before curtain. To reserve seats for parties of 10 or more please contact the box office at 910-327-2789. www.sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com

March 6 & 13, 2010 (Saturdays) 8:00pm
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre presents
The Odd Couple (female version) By Neil Simon produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. New York City.
*This play is intended for an adult audience and may contain adult language and situations.

Tickets at the door, doors open 45 minutes before curtain. To reserve seats for parties of 10 or more please contact the box office at 910-327-2789. www.sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com

March 7& 14, 2010 (Sundays) 3:00pm
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre presents
The Odd Couple (female version) By Neil Simon produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. New York City.
*This play is intended for an adult audience and may contain adult language and situations.

Tickets at the door, doors open 45 minutes before curtain. To reserve seats for parties of 10 or more please contact the box office at 910-327-2789. www.sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com

March 13, 2010 (Saturday) 4:00pm
Annual Benefit Concert
A tribute to Rogers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra -- since 1971

This one-night extravaganza features thecal repertoire --his incomparable Symphony #7 in A Minor. At its premiere, the audiem Cape Fear Region - the winners of the Wilmington Symphony's 33rd annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition - as perform.

March 14, 2010 (Sunday) 1pm until..

OOPS! (Onslow Outdoor Painters Society)
Paint Out Set

Once a month OOPS! meets to paint "plein aire" (outside air) join the group "between the bridges" on the south side opposite from the Pelletier House in downtown Jacksonville, Turn into the location across from the old Fisherman's Wharf. Simply put...we LOVE plein air painting, Everyone is welcomed to join us. Check us out on the web: www.oopsnc.blogspot.com

March 21, 2010 (Sunday) 4:00pm
Back by Popular Demand
Livingstone College Concert Choir
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

The Livingstone College Concert Choir of Salisbury, NC has developed a reputation of being one of the outstanding choral groups in the country. The choir will perform classical, spiritual, gospel & jazz selections. This concert is presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Tau Omega Chapter. Contact: Alice Sutton at (910) 327-1221 or (910) 389-9366
This program received support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources.

April 17, 2010 (Saturday) 7:30pm
Mozart's "Requiem"
Music Director, Finley Woolston
Crystal Coast Choral Society

Crystal Coast Choral Society will present "Requiem" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Saturday, April 17. The Choral Society singers will join with the collegiate singers from the University of North Carolina - Wilmington, under the direction of Dr. Joe Hicklman. The concerts' combined choruses will be supported by a complete orchestra and vocal soloists. The performance will be in the Beckwith Recital Hall on the campus.
For further information about performances and tickets, please call Mr. Woolston 910/324-6864 or Marilyn Zmoda 252/247-5929 or visit our web site: crystalcoastchoralsociety.org
The Choral Society receives support from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Cultural Recourses

April 18, 2010 (Sunday) 7:30pm
Mozart's "Requiem"
Music Director, Finley Woolston
Crystal Coast Choral Society

Crystal Coast Choral Society will present "Requiem" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Saturday, April 17. The Choral Society singers will join with the collegiate singers from the University of North Carolina - Wilmington, under the direction of Dr. Joe Hicklman. The concerts' combined choruses will be supported by a complete orchestra and vocal soloists. The performance will be in Onslow County, the location for this concert has not been determined yet.
For further information about performances and tickets, please call Mr. Woolston 910/324-6864 or Marilyn Zmoda 252/247-5929 or visit our web site: crystalcoastchoralsociety.org
The Choral Society receives support from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Cultural Recourses

April 24, 2010 (Saturday) 8:00pm
Season Finale: Bizet, Respighi, Strauss and Vaughn-Williams
Marina DeRatmiroff, soprano, Christopher Johns, violoncello
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra -- since 1971

A season of Masterpieces draws to a memorable close as UNCW faculty members Marina DeRatmiroff and Christopher Johns lend their virtuoso talents to Richard Strauss' breathtaking "Zerbinetta's Aria" from Ariadne auf Naxos;and Ottorini Respighi's passionate and soulful Adagio con variazioni for cello and orchestra. Ralph Vaughn-Williams' hugely popular Overture to The Wasps, and the wonderful incidental music to L'Arlesienne by Georges Bizet also radiate and resonate in one of the most expressive concerts of the season--an evening not to be missed!

April 24, 2010 (Saturday) 5:00pm -9:00pm
Celebrate 275! Festival
Onslow Pines Park, 1244 Onslow Pines Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Celebrate 275! Festival is an event for all the family. Enjoy live musical and dance entertainment on 3 stages, featuring the cultural diversity of Onslow County. Just a sample of the performers include: Polynesian, Okinawa, Filipino Dance Groups; Local Choirs; Karate Demonstration, Medieval Sword Fight Demonstration and much more. Participate in children/family games and activities, inflatable moonwalks, climbing wall, amusements, pony rides and a petting zoo. Lots of food vendors will be there. Antique Cars will be on display. The highlight of the evening will be two performances of the USMC Silent Drill Platoon at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. The evening ends with a patriotic Fireworks Display. Admission is FREE! For more information, please call 910.347.5332.

April 25, 2010 (Sunday) 4:00pm
Free Family Event
Marina DeRatmiroff, soprano, Christopher Johns, violoncello
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra -- since 1971

Bring the kids and introduce them to the joy and excitement of an orchestra featuring the Wilmington Symphony Young Orchestra and Student Concerto Competition Junior Division winner.

is hosting a day long poetry workshop led by poet, Susan Meyers, on Saturday, at Comfort Suites, Jacksonville NC.Crucial to the art of a poem is its syntax, how the words are put together for the sake of ideal phrasing. In this workshop we'll focus on the role of syntax in orchestrating a poem's music--how it affects pacing, tension, and tone. We'll pay attention to not only what the poem says but also how it goes about saying it. The class (open to poets of all levels of experience) will discuss numerous syntactical approaches, read sample poems, and generate new work. In conjunction with this workshop, registrants can have one poem critiqued by Susan Meyers. http://coastalpoetsconsortium.blogspot.com/

May 1, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00am - 4:00pm
Free Family Event
Spring Craft Fair & Car Show
Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild

Spring Craft Fair & Car Show is an outdoor event where shoppers can find charming, sophisticated and even the whimsical gift just in time for Mother's Day!
Event takes place at :Riverwalk Crossing Park 421 Court Street in downtown Jacksonville.
For information: 910/938-7077 , email: ccacguild@yahoo.com

May 15 & 16, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
ARTragious Art Show
Spring Craft Fair & Car Show
Carteret County Arts Council

ARTragious” Art Show which will be held in conjunction with the Morehead City Family & In-water Boat Show scheduled for May 15-16, 2010 can be found on their website: www.artscouncilcarteret.org. We encourage our artist friends to participate. This is a first time for the Carteret Arts Council and they hope to make it an annual event. They can’t do this without your help and support and encourage you to reserve your booth/tent space, offer a workshop or a demonstration and/or volunteer to help the committee make this a win win weekend.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, contact Sandi Malone at 252-728-7550

June 3, 2010 (Thursday) 7:30pm
Red, White and Blue Tour
Free Concert
N C Symphony
Riverwalk Crossing Park

The North Carolina Symphony will honor service men and women and their families with a spirited symphonic presentation of music reflective of our nation’s history and the deep value we place on military service today. The concert will feature music inspired by the armed services and moments where the brave actions of our military changed the course of American history. Featuring: Grant Llewellyn, Music Director of the North Carolina Symphony. This concert is free and open to the public.

June 12, 2010 (Saturday) 7:00pm
"The Golden Age of Radio"
New River Harmony Men's Barbershop Chorus
Northside High School Auditorium

The "Golden Age of Radio" will be a concert presented by the New River Harmony Men's Barbershop Chorus. The concert will be held at Northside High School Auditorium , Jacksonville on Saturday, June 12th at 7:00pm. Special guest: Sound Counsil Advanced tickets available at the Council for the Arts. Proceeds will be presented to the Onslow Community Outreach and Wounded Warriors.

July 16 & 23 (Fridays) 8:00pm
July 17 &24 (Saturdays) 8:00pm
July 18 & 25 (Sundays) 3:00pm
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre presents
"On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson (produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc) Directed by Irene King. Tickets at the door, doors open 45 minutes before curtain. To reserve seats for parties of 10 or more please contact the box office at 910-327-2789. www.sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com

August 5, 2010 (Thursday) 7:00pm-8:30pm
Back to School Series
Joe Jackson (Elvis Now)

Onslow Parks & Recreation, Onslow County Public Library and Council for the Arts are sponsoring a "Back to School" music series. The outdoor concerts, will be held at the library located at 58 Doris Avenue on thursday evenings. The family concerts are free and open to the public. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. In case of rain, this event will be held indoors at the library. For more information call 910/ 347-5332 or visit onslowcountync.gov/parks

August 12, 2010 (Thursday) 7:00pm-8:30pm
Back to School Series
DV8 Band (Variety)

Onslow County Poet, Sandra Ervin Adams, author of Union Point Park Poems, will present a workshop on writing Free Verse Poetry.
Onslow County Senior Services (Room 220) 4024 Richlands Hwy Jacksonville NC.
RSVP by calling 910-989-3008.

August 19 & 20, 2010 (Thursday & Friday) 7:00pm
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre will hold auditions
A variety of men & women are needed for the September Staged Readers Theatre production of USA: A Dramatic Revue by John Dos Passos

For more information, please call Katina Greeves topsailkat@charter.net or at 910-328-2534

August 21, 2010 (Saturday) 2:00pm - 7:00pm
"KUUMBA Festival"
Free event
Riverwalk Park, downtown Jacksonville

This years KUUMBA Festival has a new location, down town Jacksonville at the train depot, Riverwalk Park. This year events and attractions are: storytelling, music, dance, singing, kid's rides, arts & craft vendors, auto show, Sweet Potato pie contests just to name a few things. Contact: Ann at 910-478-9899.
The KUUMBA Festival Committee received support from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Cultural Recourses

August 26, 2010 (Thursday) 7:00pm-8:30pm
Back to School Series
OHLA (Hispanic Latino)

Sneads Ferry Community Theatre presents
U.S.A. a dramatic Revue by John Dos Passos

Ticket includes show, dessert and drinks. Sneads Ferry Community Center, 126 Park Lane, reservations required. 910-327-2798. www.sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com

United States Air Force Heritage of America Brass Quintet
We are excited to announce that the Brass Quintet of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will perform in Jacksonville. The band is on tour from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. They will present a full repertoire of concert music on Monday, October 18 th at 6:00 pm at Clyde Erwin Elementary School in Jacksonville. The concert is free and open to the public but you must have a ticket. We urge you to pick up your tickets early. Ticket holders should be seated by 5:30pm.At that time, the doors will be open to the general public. Please call 910/455-9840 for further information.Ticket locations are: Council for the Arts – New Bridge Street & Jacksonville Daily News – Bell Fork Road

November 13, 2010 (Saturday) 9:00am - 4:00pm
Free Family Event
Event takes place at :American Legion (fair grounds)
Holiday Craft Fair & Car Show
Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild

Holiday Craft Fair & Car Show is an event where shoppers can find quality handcrafted works of art and good food, guests will enjoy meeting local artisans, particapate in the celebration of Onslow County's 275 years of history, view the decorated door competition, and the car enthusiasts can stroll thru the pampered cars on display.
For information: 910/938-7077 , email: ccacguild@yahoo.com

Council for the Arts
P.O. Box 34
826 New Bridge St
Jacksonville, NC 28545-0034
Voice 910-455-9840 FAX 910-455-9861