Artpreneur Launch Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Artists working on creative projects or enterprises
- Definition: UNCSA defines an Artpreneur as an artist who reaches beyond existing disciplines, technologies, constructs, and processes to effect change they wish to see in the world through their creative practice.
Other requirements
- UNCSA alumni
- Contact: artpreneur@uncsa.edu
Overview
In 2022, a pilot round of Artpreneur Launch Grants were awarded to UNCSA alumni to support creative start-ups and creative projects. The grants provided funding for alumni to launch creative enterprises or projects in the ever-changing artistic landscape of the 21st century.
Geographic Scope: UNCSA alumni only
Focus Areas:
- Creative start-ups
- Creative projects
- Web series
- Short films
- Documentary work
- Live art experiences
- Animated content
- Educational platforms
- Performance work
Eligibility:
- UNCSA alumni
- Artists working on creative projects or enterprises
Definition: UNCSA defines an Artpreneur as an artist who reaches beyond existing disciplines, technologies, constructs, and processes to effect change they wish to see in the world through their creative practice.
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications for the Artpreneur Launch Grants program are not currently being accepted.
When applications were previously open, the process included:
- Completion of an online application form
- Submission through the UNCSA online portal
For questions: Contact Sunny Townes Stewart at stewarts@uncsa.edu
What Semans Art Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $54K
- Median grant
- $27K
- Range
- $11K–$44K
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Winston-Salem, NC.
Example grants
UNC School of the Arts Foundation · Winston Salem, NC
Semans Art Fund group grants to support UNCSA students
$44K
UNC School of the Arts · Winston Salem, NC
Grants to support UNCSA student projects
$11K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
- Startups
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