Grants
The Cabarrus Arts Council allocates thousands of dollars annually to support arts organizations and cultural programs across Cabarrus County. Funding for these grants comes from the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts funding and additional foundation grants from the Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust.
The Cabarrus Arts Council thanks the North Carolina General Assembly and the North Carolina Arts Council for the Grassroots Grants Program. Grants are awarded through a competitive process that is reviewed by a panel of community citizens. No recipients are guaranteed from year to year.
Apply to Be a Vendor at Art Walk
Are you a regional artist or maker who creates handcrafted art? Join us for Art Walk, an all-day arts festival in Downtown Concord where artists showcase and sell their work to a vibrant community of art lovers. This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to share your creativity, connect with fellow artists, and engage with enthusiastic shoppers.
Applications are now closed for Fall 2026. Please check back for applications opening soon for Spring 2027!
Apply to be a Local Art Lift Artist
Each year, the Cabarrus Arts Council commissions local artists to create unique pieces that serve as centerpieces at our annual fundraiser, Breakfast for the Arts.
We’re looking for three Cabarrus County artists to create original centerpieces for our annual Breakfast for the Arts fundraiser. Artists working in painting, photography, pottery, wood, basketry, glass, mixed media, and sculpture are encouraged to apply. Selected artists will receive a $1,500 honorarium.
Deadline to Apply: October 9, 2026.
The Galleries Submissions
The Galleries are committed to artistic excellence, diversity, and educating our community with visual art from around the world. The Visual Arts Director designs gallery exhibitions and selects artists for group and solo exhibitions.
Artists who wish to be considered may submit materials to the Visual Arts Director according to our guidelines. Selection of artists is at the sole discretion of the Cabarrus Arts Council. Exhibitions at The Galleries rotate on an eight to ten-week schedule, are typically thematic in concept, and combine fine art with craft. Artistic excellence is the standard.
Guest Curator Proposals
The Cabarrus Arts Council invites proposals from experienced and visionary curators to guest curate one of four annual exhibitions in The Galleries. Each exhibit should celebrate diverse, compelling voices in the arts, showcasing regional and national artists across varied media, while aligning with the Arts Council’s mission of inspiring, engaging, and fostering community through the arts.
Fall 2026 Internship Application
At the Cabarrus Arts Council, we promote internships with unique opportunities and experiences within the arts. Our flexible program offers internships on a semester basis. If you are interested in or currently studying in fields related to Visual Art, Performing Arts, and or Art Administration and Marketing, a CAC internship might be right for you! Fall 2026 applications are now open! Deadline for Fall 2026 application is August 24.
Gift Shop Submissions
The Galleries Gift Shop helps to support and promote artists from North Carolina and surrounding states by offering unique, hand-crafted artwork for sale. Our inventory includes greeting cards, pottery, jewelry, glass, prints, books, wooden goods, original art and much more.
Artists who are interested in selling their work in The Galleries Gift Shop are invited to submit a proposal for review. Artists are selected quarterly.