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Emerging creators and creative renewal applications close april 6th - $10K & $15K GRANTS AVAILABLE

πŸ“£ Calling Mecklenburg Creatives, 

Applications will close on April 6th for ASC’s 2025 Emerging Creators Fellowship and the Creative Renewal Fellowship β€” two major opportunities to support your growth, experimentation, and sustainability as a working artist. 

Whether you’re early in your career or seeking space to reset and reignite, these fellowships are here to help you explore, rest, and push your creative boundaries. 


🎨 Emerging Creators Fellowship 

πŸ’Έ $10,000 |πŸ“…Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025 @ Midnight 
πŸ“ Guidelines & Application 
πŸ“§ Contact: Ivan.Garnica@artsandscience.org 

Designed for early-career (2–9 years) vocational creatives in Mecklenburg County, this fellowship gives you space to grow, take risks, and commit to a new body of work. 

Think: 

  • Apprenticeships or residencies 
  • New materials or methods 
  • Workshops, research, or exploration 
  • Experimental projects that push you out of your comfort zone 

πŸ“Έ Applicant perspective: 
β€œThis will provide me the space to learn new skillsets or methods that push me creatively. It’s about taking risks that expand what I do in my practice.” 


πŸŒ€ Creative Renewal Fellowship 

πŸ’Έ $15,000 |πŸ“…Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025 @ Midnight 
πŸ“ Guidelines & Application 
πŸ“§ Contact: Ivan.Garnica@artsandscience.org 

This is for established Mecklenburg County artists with 10+ years of experience who need intentional time to pause, reflect, and refresh their creative vision β€” like an artist sabbatical. 

Think: 

  • Restorative retreats 
  • Reconnection with your craft 
  • Time to dream up what’s next 

πŸ›Œ Applicant perspective: 
β€œI’m feeling on the verge of burnout. This time will help me reset and find renewal β€” space that brings back energy and expands what I create moving forward.” 



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Important Dates for Both Grants

  • ✏️ Wednesday, April 2 @ Midnight – Last day to submit drafts 
  • 🧾 Sunday, April 6 @ Midnight – Final application deadline for both fellowships 


✍️ Apply today and take the next step in your creative journey.
 

πŸ”— Start your application by visiting ASC’s Grants Portal.