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.
Visit www.innerbanksarts.org to find more about upcoming opportunities.
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.
AOA Open Studio
Select Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays
AOA Madrin Studio - 115 N. Poindexter Street
Wed/Fri Open Studio with Kelly Cameron (September-December)
Open Studio will be held on First Friday and on the third Wednesday from 1 to 4 PM with Kelly Cameron.
There will be a small fee of $5 payable upon arrival at the Open Studio session. Exceptions - Age 75+, Students age 18 and below, and current AOA members will not be charged a fee.
Kelly Cameron will still be the artist in residence for Open Studio on Wednesdays and Fridays and would like to incorporate this new item – during the last 30 minutes of each Open Studio session there will be an optional end of session group critique. Hopefully this will be a positive and informational experience.
September 5th & 17th, (1-4PM)
October 15th, (1-4PM)
November 7th & 19th, (1-4PM)
December 5th & 17th, (1-4PM)
Sunday Studio with Jules & Chelsea (September-December)
“Sunday Studio” will be held on the third Sunday of each month in the Madrin Studio from 3-6pm and is FREE to the public. This is a more relaxed atmosphere with no critique at the end.
August 17th (3-6PM)
September 21st (3-6PM)
October 19th (3-6PM)
November 16th (3-6PM)
December 21st (3-6PM)
*Please note, there will be no Open Studio or First Friday vendor tables on Friday, October 3rd for SPLASH Week!
See below for a NEW exciting opportunity to extend your Open Studio experience.
More Opportunities
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!
ArtWalk Artist Vendor Tables
Green Saves Green
Do Not Litter Poster Contest
Submit your artwork for the chance to:
Win cash and see your art on official signage around Elizabeth City
Have your art displayed in Arts of the Albemarle
