For Artists
“Inhale possibility, exhale creativity.”
– Laura Jaworski
How We Can Help
Access to wi-fi
Access to printer and copier materials
Storage for supplies
Promotional services
Access to large classroom
…and more!
Email us with your needs and let us know what we can help with (admin@watauga-arts.org)!
Register to participate in First Friday Art Crawls in Downtown Boone!
First Friday Art Crawls are a great way for artists to earn some extra income while being in the heart of Boone. What are you waiting for? Click the button to find out more!
Artist Exhibits
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Create an Artist Profile: The Watauga Arts Council has a Gallery Committee who is committed to carefully reviewing all artist profiles and planning art exhibits. Artists are encouraged to submit an artist profile as a way for us to learn more about your practice. This form includes a section that lets us know you are interested in exhibiting your work.
Please note that the gallery committee is a volunteer group and will not respond to all submissions due to the number of requests we receive. At this time, we are unable to take email inquiries or grant walk-in requests. -
Once you have submitted your artist profile, you may submit ideas for shows or interest in being in an exhibit or vendor experience.
Please fill out this form if you have an idea for a specific show or would like to remind us that you would like to be in an exhibit or event.
The Watauga Arts Council has a Gallery Committee who is committed to carefully reviewing all artist profiles.
Please note that the gallery committee is a volunteer group and will not respond to all submissions due to the number of requests we receive. At this time, we are unable to take email inquiries or grant walk-in requests.
Artist Resources
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We are here to help facilitate the arts in Watauga County. If you have an idea but need support, connections, space, or other, please reach out. We are here to help. We are happy to lend our office resources such as a printer, computer, or workspace, or meeting space.
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We are working on your behalf. Please fill out this form if you have a need for studio space. Check out our other surveys on our Advocacy page.
Artist Grants
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Funded through NC Arts Council, this grant is set up to provide funding for individual artist career development.
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unded through the NC Arts Council, this grant is set up to provide funding opportunities for organizational arts programs.
Join Our Online Directory!
The mission of High Country Arts is to promote the full spectrum of Arts in the High Country, so residents and visitors can discover local artists and artists themselves can be discovered. High Country Arts offers a searchable and growing database of more than 300 visual artists, craftsmen, performers, community groups, and other creative resources so you can find new ways to express yourself and be inspired.
HighCountryArts.org is an online directory that promotes artists and arts-related events and programs in the High Country.
Attention! Any artists hoping to participate in WAC gallery exhibits, events, or programs must register (list) on this online directory so we can quickly and easily promote them.
artists. gallery openings.
shows. festivals. more.
Community news, classes, and events can be found there.
Check it out!
Discover &
Be Discovered!
HighCountryArts.org
COMMUNITY GROUPS
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Monthly, 2nd Saturday
Contact Mary Greene for more info….
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Tuesdays, Weekly
Contact Watauga Arts for more Info…..
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Wednesdays, Weekly
Contact Kim Abernethy for more info….
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Wednesdays, Weekly
Contact Sondra Edwards for more info..
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Wednesdays, Weekly
Contact Jane Plaugher for more Info……
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Thursdays Weekly
Contact Pat Lanno for more info…
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Nude Figure Drawing Group
Collaboration with Boone Studio Collective.
NC Arts Grants
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Grassroots Grants
This grant is for nonprofit organizations to apply for arts programming. This is an annual grant. Applications are typically due by August and awarded by September. (We cannot send payment until we receive it from the NC Arts Council.)
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Artist Support Grant
Professional Artists are encouraged to apply. This grant serves a four-county region. Allegany, Ashe, Wilkes, and Watauga residents are eligible. It is meant to advance your career by providing professional development, purchase of equipment, or special projects.
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BIPOC and Multicultural Arts Grants
Watauga Arts Council administered over $8,000 worth of grants to multicultural and BIPOC-led arts groups from 2022 to 2024. That temporary funding was available through the NC Arts Council ARPA funding opportunity. We are currently seeking a funding source so we can continue the amazing work that was started through those micro-grants.
2024 Artist Support Grant Winners
