NC Cares for the Arts
North Carolina CARES for Arts Grants will provide aid to arts groups impacted by the pandemic
NC Cares for Arts Grant
Deadline November 9, 2020
| As part of the state’s spending plan for federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding, $9.4 million has been designated for direct aid to local arts councils and arts organizations impacted by COVID-19. The N.C. Arts Council is distributing these funds through a new grant program: North Carolina CARES for Arts. |
We’re pleased be able to grant funds to local arts organizations, arts businesses, arts groups and community individual artists working in Brunswick County.
What You Need to Know
- These funds will be distributed on a per capita basis to all North Carolina counties with a population less than 1 million people
- These funds may be used to offset business disruption and/or expenses incurred because of COVID-19 between March 1, 2020, and December 30, 2020
- Guidelines for this grant program are now posted
If you represent an arts organization, arts group, arts business or are an individual artist in Brunswick County you might be eligible. Complete request applications will be submitted to Brunswick Arts Council.
Primary Contact: Mary Beth Livers
Brunswick Arts Council
Phone: (910) 899-8407 or 910.448.1016
E-mail: execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com
Web: brunswickartscouncil.org
20th Annual BAC Fall Art Show
We are pleased to showcase the creativity of our local Brunswick County Artists at the 20th Annual BAC Fall Art Show. Come see the two and three dimensional works - many of which are for sale. Support your neighbors, family and friends by coming to view their original artworks. Thank you to Phil Meade for his phenomenal judging skills at this year's event.
The Show will be held at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, so plan time to browse around and see all the additional works of arts & crafts by all of the artists in the Gallery. Don't miss Richard Staat's work as the featured artist for the month of October. The Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM.
Exhibition Dates are:
Monday October 12 through Saturday, October 17, 2020
Due to Covid19, we will not be having an evening reception this year - however the Awards will be presented to the winners on Thursday, October 15, 2020, 4 to 5 PM.
For more information about other volunteer opportunities for the Fall Art Show, contact, Chairperson JoAnn Staat at joannstaat@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Brunswick Arts Council is seeking volunteers to help with our 20th Annual Art Show. We are seeking Gallery Sitters. Gallery Sitters are able to sit for 2.5 hours, to help greet visitors, provide information and help with sale of arts show works. Dates we are looking for volunteers are: October 13 Noon-3 pm; October 15, 3-5 pm and Oct 17, 10 am-12:30 pm. The Show will be held at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash.
To volunteer call/text Mary Beth at 910.448.1016 or email execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com.
For more information about other volunteer opportunities for the Fall Art Show, contact, Chairperson JoAnn Staat at joannstaat@gmail.com
Got Talent?
ARTIST CALL for WINTERFEST & BAC's PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
Completed submissions are due by November 6, 2020.
Are you a Brunswick County resident? Performers of all ages - send us your best routine. Entries must consist of one video clip performance - your choice - 1 song, 1 dance routine, 1 comedy routine, 1 poem, 1 skit, etc. to be self-filmed by you. Content must be wholesome available for viewers of all ages Nothing overtly explicit, demeaning or graphic will be selected. You may complete & submit two separate entries. You will also submit a waiver allowing BAC to use the video clip on Website, FB & other social media, if selected. Entry Form: Click to download
Submit them along with waiver to BAC President Larry Johnson at: tallordersolutions@gmail.com
August 2020 Newsletter
BAC Grassroots Grant Deadline Aug 31, 2020
The Brunswick Arts Council is now accepting applications for NC Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through August 31, 2020. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations, groups, arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other Brunswick community organizations that provide arts programming.
Please note that we have extended the submission due date from previous 8/14/20 to 8/31/20 due to the recent impact of Hurricane Isaias in our communities.
Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. The Brunswick Arts Council is the NC Arts Council’s Designated County Partner and is supported by Brunswick County.
We are aware of the challenges posed by the pandemic and encourage arts organizations to apply even if you’re unsure of your programming plans through June 15, 2021.
Returning and new applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Mary Beth Livers, at BAC execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com or 910.899.8407 or 919.448.1016 cell/text to discuss project’s & eligibility.
Application is available online at www.bruswickartscouncil.org.
How to Submit Your Application
The complete application must be sent by USPS to BAC Grassroots, P.O.Box 6275 Ocean Isle Beach NC 28469. Additionally, a digital copy of the application and attachments must be emailed to Execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com by August 31,2020 with the subject line BAC Grassroots 2020-2021.
Open to 8 people, this workshop will adhere to social distancing, masks will be available. Lunch will be provided. Shallotte Senior Resource Center, 3620 Express Drive, Shallotte. 10 AM- 3 PM. $25 BAC members/$40 for non-members.Register on FB by reply to hold space or call/text Mary Beth at 910.448.1016 or email execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
ARTIST CALL for BAC FALL ARTS SHOW 2020
Call for Artists for submission of entries to 20th Annual BAC Fall Art Show. Completed prospectus/applications are due September 19, 2020.
The show will take place at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, October 12 – 19, 2020. We are pleased to announce this year’s judge is Phil Meade. Click here for the prospectus: 2020 BAC Show prospectus
CHECK IT OUT!
Nancy Turner & Gaeten Lowrie – artists behind the first community Paint By Numbers “Sea Treasures Mural” in Holden Beach. Help us next year on March 13, 2021 for the next mural at Holden Beach. What do you want in your community? Let the Arts Council know!
Art Business: “The Art of Gaeten”
Facebook: facebook.com/TheArtOfGaeten
Instagram: instagram.com/TheArtOfGaeten
Store: Mkt.com/gaeten
Stitchin’ the Nights Away!
Many fabric artists in Brunswick County are making masks for medical & community staff. Over 5,000 have been made and delivered across our county and state since April.
More than 25 volunteers have been helping to cut, sew all sizes and types of masks, children, adult, even lip-reading masks with panels. We have been working with Cape Fear Covid Masks and Smiling While Sending Hope projects to help fill the different requests.
School is starting. If you need free masks for your children (4 sizes: ages 2-4 yrs and 5-9 yrs and young adult and adult) or for your public service job, just reach out and ask. Thank you to Michelle Johann for the great photo!
Contact us at:
execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com and we will arrange to deliver.
WHAT IS YOUR FUN THING?
Many artists are using the social distancing time to be creative – what are you doing? Making masks for medical staff? Live streaming your concerts? Teaching an art lesson on YouTube? Reading short stories & poems? Share your work with us at Brunswick Arts Council…submit links to: execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com and we will post on our website & FB.
Contact the BAC:
For general information or inquiries, contact us at execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com
To contact us with news releases, articles, calendar entries, or other items of interest, please send emails to execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com
The Brunswick Arts Council founded in 1981, is a non-profit 501C(3), council with an all-volunteer board of directors. Its stated mission is to inspire and promote appreciation, education and support for a broad range of arts and cultural interests for the benefit of Brunswick County’s artists and art related organizations, students and the community.
For more information, go to brunswickartscouncil.org .
Meet the Artist: Tina Smith
Tina Smith started writing in earnest when she was around twelve years. Around that time she began to have trouble understanding the world around her, trouble processing the meaning of things. So, she wrote in order to clarify her emotions and thoughts to herself.
During those early days, Tina was influenced by “some really good songwriters”, like Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Joan Baez, to name a few. But as she began to grow as an artist, those influences were not as strong to her. Her intent is to express, in her own way, and the absolute pinnacle of her ability, what she sees. What she knows to be true and good and worthy of being spoken. “Of course, I only have my individual understanding and there are so many facets of Truth. It is a never-ending quest! And that’s what makes it fascinating and addictive. I don’t listen to other music for inspiration. I listen to relax, to feel. I usually have so much rolling around in my head I sit down at the piano and something falls out! ” She follows that quote with a laugh.
From her official website bio:
Real-life experiences are a source of inspiration for Tina Smith, an instinctive singer/songwriter. Born into a family of musicians who ignited her love for music, Tina has performed for as long as she can remember.
Through her music, Tina shares the world as she sees it. Her music urges the listener toward a deeper perception of the human experience, emphasizing the common threads that run through our lives.
Tina’s new album, AWAKE, was recorded and produced at Dark Horse Studios in Nashville, TN with world-renowned producer, Billy Smiley.
Tina’s previous album releases include Beyond Me, Christmas Joy, and The Mirror (ACA Records) and EP Six Time Lustre (Bread and Nails Productions).
In her early career, she opened for noteworthy bands including Kansas, The Guess Who, Mother’s Finest, The Marshall Tucker Band and Blackfoot while touring with The Trend and Cape Fear.
Recently, Tina produced a video for her song The Shore, which can be viewed here.
She also starred in a short film for Arimuse Productions, entitled The Fervent, playing a woman trying to cope with the loss of her son. View a synopsis of the film here:
http://www.sheenavaught.com/the-fervent-film.
Tina is inspired by nature, creation, and the human experience.
Here are some links to more performances and videos:
https://youtu.be/0Lx13sXIKOw
https://youtu.be/Gr4pyZYm57Q
2020-2021 BAC Grassroots Grants deadline extended
The Brunswick Arts Council is now accepting applications for NC Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through August 31, 2020. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations, groups, arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other Brunswick community organizations that provide arts programming.Please note that we have extended the submission due date from previous 8/14/20 to 8/31/20 due to the recent impact of Hurricane Isaias in our communities.
Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. The Brunswick Arts Council is the NC Arts Council’s Designated County Partner and is supported by Brunswick County.
We are aware of the challenges posed by the pandemic and encourage arts organizations to apply even if you’re unsure of your programming plans through June 15, 2021.
Returning and new applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Mary Beth Livers, at BAC at execdir.
How to Submit Your Application
The complete application must be sent by USPS to BAC Grassroots, P.O.Box 6275 Ocean Isle Beach NC 28469. Additionally, a digital copy of the application and attachments must be emailed to Execdir.
Literary Workshop Healing Grief through Poetry with Phillip Shabazz
Join us for this workshop on August 11 at Shallotte Senior Resources Center (3620 Express Drive). 10 AM -3 pm. Lunch will be provided $25 BAC member/$40 non-member. Limit 8 people. masks will be provided and social distancing will be observed. Date was moved from August 4th due to Hurricane.
Artist Call
Call for Artists for submission of entries to 20th Annual BAC Fall Art Show. Completed prospectus/applications are due September 19, 2020. The show will take place at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, October 12 – 19, 2020. We are pleased to announce this year’s judge is Phil Meade. Click here for the prospectus: 2020 BAC Show prospectus
Meet the Mural Artists
Gaeten Lowrie:
Gaeten Lowrie is a visual artist based in Wilmington, NC, USA. He is most known for his signature pen & ink style, which is often compared to stained glass because of its highly-saturated jewel tones. Artist Gaeten Lowrie’s murals perfectly depict the positive vibes in Leland’s new Eternal Sunshine Café and LunaBelle Gift Shop and Gallery. For a complete interview see: https://lifeinbrunswickcounty.com/a-sunny-match/
Nancy Turner:
Nancy Turner lives in Southport, North Carolina where she creates art and teaches it. She is originally from Massachusetts but has been a North Carolina resident for twenty years now. Nancy is a visual artist who paints with acrylics, oils, watercolors, and her favorite; alcohol inks. She also creates and sells Resin art, such as coasters and lazy Susan’s. Her favorite piece of art that she has created is the image below of the ship on glass with the alcohol inks.
How did you get into art initially?
“In school I did mostly charcoal portraits, but life and work took over. Ironically, at 65 I attended a paint and sip party aboard a cruise ship in Hawaii. I fell in love with painting again and came home and started creating.”
How has your art changed over time?
“My art has dramatically changed, from classes, to practice, practice, practice. I usually paint everyday. I’ve explored all mediums; even making jewelry with alcohol inks.”
Have you always wanted to create art?
“Yes, and I can’t wait to start on the wall mural in Holden Beach.”
Who inspires you the most?
“Certainly the obvious ones; Van Gogh, Manet, etcetera, but I’ve also learned a lot from painters such as Bob Ross and Leonid Afremov.” Nancy also credits some of her inspiration to the Alcohol Ink Society’s talented artists and teachers, who give her monthly challenges to expand her comfort zone.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they like it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” – Andy Warhol
Dancing On Air Classes Postponed
Dancing on Air Classes in Navassa on Monday evenings and in Cedar Grove on Wednesday evenings have been postponed until the first week in May due to the Covid-19 Stay at Home announcement with NC Governor’s Announcement. These free weekly lessons are taught by US International Ballet dancers from Wilmington. Contact Sandra Robinson at Cedar Grove Community 1529 Turkey Trap Rd SW, Supply NC at 910.880.3300 or Shawnta’ Graham at Navassa Community Center 338 Main Street, Navassa at 910.471.7596 for more information about registration and class schedule.
This program is brought to you by Brunswick Arts Council in collaboration with the NC Arts Council, Community Wide CDC, US International Ballet of Wilmington, Inspirations Dance Centre, Leland Rotary.