Resources for Artists
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Each year, artists working in 2D mediums are invited to enter their works depicting local and regional landmarks for the chance to be featured in an exhibition and win cash prizes.
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The N.C. Arts Council-sponsored Artist Support Grant provides regional creatives the opportunity to submit projects for consideration for financial assistance of up to $1,200.
Artists of all areas and mediums working in Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties are invited to apply.
Applications are currently closed. Stay tuned for the 2025-2026 Artist Support Grant applications, to be announced later this year.
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If you’re an artist putting your work out into the world, the chances are that someone has asked you for a bio and/or an artist statement. Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to talking about yourself and your art. Here are some resources to help:
Writing an Artist Biography vs an Artist Statement and Why You Need Both (Frame Destination)
The Gallery's Guide to Writing Good Artist Bios (Artland Magazine)
How to Write an Artist Statement: 5 Questions to Get You Started (Create Magazine)
8 Artist Statements We Love- (The Art League)
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Want to drop off your work with more efficiency? Download the intake form, fill it out at home, and simply drop off!
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Are you a visual artist hoping to sell your work in the AOA gallery? Bring us a new artist application and samples of your work to be considered!
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Inner Banks Arts is a collaboration between four regional arts councils—Arts of the Albemarle, Perquimans Arts League, Chowan Arts Council, and Bertie County Arts Council. The initiative was conceived to foster a vibrant and inclusive arts community across northeastern North Carolina.
Submissions for the annual traveling juried exhibition are now open!
Visit www.innerbanksarts.net to find out how to submit your work and learn more about the initiative.
Creative opportunities are coming your way! If you have a resource or learning opportunity to share, email marketing@artsaoa.com for consideration to be featured below.
More Opportunities
AOA Open Studio
AOA Madrin Studio - 115 N. Poindexter Street
Wednesday Weekly Open Studio with Kelly Cameron (January - April)
Open Studio will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 PM and is free to the public. Bring your supplies and work in a group environment!
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (1-4 PM)
April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, (1-4 PM)
May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th (1-4 PM)
Sunday Studio with Jules & Chelsea
Sunday Studio will be held on the third Sunday of each month in the Madrin Studio from 3-6 PM and is free to the public. Bring your supplies and work in a group environment!
Stay tuned for the next Sunday Studio date!
See below for a NEW exciting opportunity to extend your Open Studio experience.
First Friday Art Walk – Artist Market Table
Join us at the Madrin Studio on Poindexter Street during the lively First Friday Art Walk from 4–7 PM! Reserve one of only 10 artist vendor tables available each month to display, sell, or demonstrate your work.
What’s Included:
1 table and chair
Climate-controlled indoor space with restrooms
No commission taken on your sales (sales tax is your responsibility)
Fees:
$20 – Current AoA Members
$25 – Non-Members
Details:
Tables must be reserved and prepaid online or in person.
Non-refundable, but transferable to another artist if you can’t attend.
Spaces are first come, first served—reserve early!
First Friday Art Walk – Artist Market Table
Join us at the Madrin Studio on Poindexter Street during the lively First Friday Art Walk from 4–7 PM! Reserve one of only 10 artist vendor tables available each month to display, sell, or demonstrate your work.
What’s Included:
1 table and chair
Climate-controlled indoor space with restrooms
No commission taken on your sales (sales tax is your responsibility)
Fees:
$20 – Current AoA Members
$25 – Non-Members
Details:
Tables must be reserved and prepaid online or in person.
Non-refundable, but transferable to another artist if you can’t attend.
Spaces are first come, first served—reserve early!
First Friday Art Walk – Artist Market Table
Join us at the Madrin Studio on Poindexter Street during the lively First Friday Art Walk from 4–7 PM! Reserve one of only 10 artist vendor tables available each month to display, sell, or demonstrate your work.
What’s Included:
1 table and chair
Climate-controlled indoor space with restrooms
No commission taken on your sales (sales tax is your responsibility)
Fees:
$20 – Current AoA Members
$25 – Non-Members
Details:
Tables must be reserved and prepaid online or in person.
Non-refundable, but transferable to another artist if you can’t attend.
Spaces are first come, first served—reserve early!
ArtWalk Artist Market Tables
Join us at the Madrin Studio on Poindexter Street during the lively First Friday ArtWalk from 4–7 PM! Reserve one of only 10 artist vendor tables available each month to display, sell, or demonstrate your work.
What’s Included:
1 table and chair
Climate-controlled indoor space with restrooms
ArtWalk vendors will be mentioned as a group with our regular First Friday event advertisements.
No commission taken on your sales (sales tax is your responsibility)
Fees:
$20 – Current AoA Members
$25 – Non-Members
Fee includes same-day access to the First Friday Open Studio session (1–4 PM).
Details:
Tables must be reserved and prepaid online or in person.
Non-refundable, but transferable to another artist if you can’t attend.
Spaces are first come, first served—reserve early!
All work must be handmade; no pre-made or wholesale items will be accepted.
No Open Studio or vendor tables on Friday, October 3rd for SPLASH week!
