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March 25, 2026

Grassroots Arts Grant Recipients 2025-26

Three musicians play instruments outdoors under a tent: one plays a double bass, one plays a guitar, and one plays a violin.

The Chatham Arts Council is proud to celebrate the recipients of the 2025–2026 Grassroots Arts Grants—totaling $29,600 in state and local funding to support arts programming across Chatham County.  From festivals that celebrate culture and community to arts education initiatives in local schools, this year’s grantees are using the arts to connect, uplift, and inspire…. Read More →

By Lysandra Weber | Filed Under: Grassroots Grants | Tagged With: Grassroots Arts Grants

October 3, 2022

Grassroots Arts Grants Awarded to Seven Chatham Nonprofits

Lots of kids from Pittsboro Elementary, arms raised and cheering

Throughout Chatham County, organizations are using the arts to make good things happen in this community. Organizations that make that arts possible are vital, and they can have a difficult time finding funding, especially in this post-pandemic economy. That’s why we’re thrilled to once again partner with the North Carolina Arts Council to bring the… Read More →

By Andrea Akin | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, Grassroots Grants, Slideshow Featured |

April 18, 2022

Apply Today for Grassroots Arts Grants: Cash Money to Do Amazing Work through the Arts!

Did someone say cash money grants? Yep! The Chatham Arts Council is thrilled to announce that online applications for our annual Grassroots Arts Grants are now available. Every single granting opportunity is critical, so read on and see how you can take advantage of this one. Since 2000, the Chatham Arts Council (CAC) has awarded… Read More →

By Andrea Akin | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Grassroots Grants, Resources for Artists, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

November 12, 2019

Go See This: “Into The Woods”

As new members of our Chatham County community, Chatham Park is powering our Go See This series this year because art is an integral part of Chatham County’s identity. They join us in inviting you to Go See This . . . Grab your shawl, boots, and basket, and head on over “Into The Woods” at Jordan… Read More →

By Selbe Bartlett | Filed Under: Events, Go See This, Grassroots Grants, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Donovan Zimmerman, Go See This, JM Arts, Jordan-Matthews, Paperhand, play, Puppets, Siler City, theater

October 10, 2018

Chatham Arts Council Awards Grassroots Arts Grants

Seven Local Arts Organizations Awarded Funds to do Great Things in Chatham County The Chatham Arts Council is excited to announce the winners of the annual Grassroots Arts Grants, a program aimed to help organizations do amazing work through the arts. Seven organizations will be awarded a portion of the more than $12,000 in total… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Grassroots Grants, Resources for Artists, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: grant, Grassroots, Grassroots Arts Grant, NC Arts Council

June 6, 2018

Grassroots Arts Grants: Apply by July 31!

Is this the year the Chatham Arts Council helps your organization do something amazing through the arts? We’re thrilled to have granted more than $105,000 since 2000 to other nonprofits using the arts to do extraordinary work in Chatham County through annual Grassroots Arts Grants. In one of our favorite partnership efforts, the Chatham Arts Council serves… Read More →

By Cheryl Chamblee | Filed Under: Grassroots Grants, Resources for Artists | Tagged With: grant, Grassroots, Grassroots Arts Grant, NC Arts Council

April 25, 2017

Go See This: Sisters’ Voices Spring Concert

This month’s “Go See This” is written by guest blogger Selbe Bartlett. It’s that time of year again. Spring abounds as trees sprout leaves, flowers bud, and cool rain showers cleanse. Not surprisingly, spring concerts are in full bloom. Budding young singers are ready to soothe your souls and lift your spirits on Thursday, May 11th during the… Read More →

By Danielle DuClos | Filed Under: Go See This, Grassroots Grants | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Community, Creative Culture, live music, Music, performance, Pittsboro, Recipients - Grassroots Arts Grants

April 12, 2017

Go See This: Day of the Books / El Día de los Libros

“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”― Albert Einstein The annual Day of the Books/ El Día de los Libros is coming up on Saturday, April 29th, ready to bring books to life and delight in both… Read More →

By Danielle DuClos | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, Events, Go See This, Grassroots Grants, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Advocacy, Arts education, Arts in Education, Chatham County, Chatham County Partnership for Children, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events, dance, Day of the Books, el Dia de los Libros, Go See This, Literary Arts, live music, Music, painting, performance, Recipients - Grassroots Arts Grants, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

July 12, 2016

Go See This: The Small Museum of Art  

The corner of Small and East Streets in Pittsboro is a handmade hive of activity. Salvaged windows allow natural light to wash newly installed walls made of reclaimed wooden planks that glow a translucent milky white. A rusted tin ceiling above and a large sliding door bring to mind rural barns. Modern wiring and flooring appropriate for high traffic areas… Read More →

By Lesley Landis | Filed Under: Go See This, Grassroots Grants, Uncategorized | Tagged With: Art Show, Arts education, Arts in Education, Chatham County Schools, Collaboration, Folk Art, Go See This, Pittsboro

October 25, 2015

Announcing: Arts Grant Recipients

The Chatham Arts Council continues its mission to invest in artists and educate kids through the arts with the announcement of this year’s Grassroots Arts Grants. As the North Carolina Arts Council’s designated county partner, the Chatham Arts Council will distribute the 2015-2016 Grassroots Arts Grants to three local organizations: Child Care Networks, Sisters’ Voices,… Read More →

By Lesley Landis | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Grassroots Grants, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Children, Chorus, Community, Grassroots Arts Grants, Literary Arts, Music, performance, Pittsboro

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