Creative Space Access Grant Program

Creative Space Access Grant Program

Funder: High Point Arts Council (HPAC)

Program Type: In-kind venue space grant (not direct financial support)

Geographic Scope: Guilford County, NC

Overview: A community-focused initiative that supports local artists and arts organizations by providing much-needed venue space at Centennial Station Arts Center. HPAC aims to remove financial barriers to creation, foster artistic growth and innovation, and build a vibrant, inclusive arts community.

Program Goals

• Accessibility: Provide no-cost or low-cost space to artists and creatives from all backgrounds
• Equity: Prioritize underrepresented and marginalized artists
• Community Engagement: Encourage collaboration, public events, and workshops that connect artists with local community
• Sustainability: Build a replicable and scalable model for long-term community arts access

Program Components

#### Venue Access - Centennial Station Arts Center

#### Artist Support

#### Community Events Options

Eligibility

• Age Requirement: Artists/Creatives aged 21+
• Applicant Types: Individual artists, Art Collectives/Partnerships, or 501(c)(3) Arts and Culture Organizations
• Location: Based in Guilford County
• Requirements:
- Demonstrated artistic practice - Expected community impact and need (community impact is how your project/event or organization helps people in Guilford County) - Commitment to community engagement and program participation - Events/performances must be available to the general public and serve a clear community impact service - Proposals must align with the High Point Arts Council's mission

Ineligibility

• Organizations that already receive in-kind support from the High Point Arts Council
• Events that are religious or political in nature

Terms and Conditions

• In-kind Support Only: This grant program provides in-kind support only and does not include any direct financial contribution
• General access to the building permitted only during regular operational hours unless prior approval by HPAC Management
• Grantees are not permitted in restricted areas such as HPAC administrative offices
• Use of tables/chairs must be requested in advance
• All promotional materials must include the High Point Arts Council logo and website link
• Grantees must not discriminate against any member of the public in the use of HPAC facilities on the basis of sex, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, military status, religion, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation
• Grant awardees cannot apply for two years consecutively

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