Closed Grants & Opportunities

These grants and opportunities are closed to new applicants, but the information is archived here for current recipients.

11:00 a.m. ET March 28, 2024

Free Online Workshop: Crafting Your Video Pitch - Techniques for Preparing a Video Submission

Funders, residency programs, grant applications, scholarships, etc. are utilizing video rather than (or in addition to) the standard narrative proposal. What do you need to know to offer your best self on camera? Join us to learn about basic video techniques for a stellar submission.

11:00 a.m. ET March 21, 2024

Free Online Workshop: Essential Social Media Tips

Join South Arts and working visual artist and creative Erin Kendrick for this special South Arts virtual learning opportunity. During our time together, Erin will share how she uses the social media tool Linktree and other social media platforms to promote her art, archive her work, and sell her art. We will begin with the basics and dive into real examples provided by Erin, a Southern working artist.

Deadline March 13, 2024

Traditional Arts Touring Grants

These funds support projects engaging a traditional artist/ensemble for multi-day residencies in Southern communities with awards of up to $5,000.

Applications are now open through March 12, 2024

Become A Southern Circuit Screening Partner

Screening Partners present Southern Circuit film screenings, Q&As, and other filmmaker engagements with the community.

Deadline March 1, 2024

Presentation Grants

Grants up to $9,500 for organizations to present a Southern artist for a performing arts, literary arts, visual arts, or film engagement.

10:30 a.m. ET February 21, 2024

Free Online Workshop: South Arts Dance Forum

South Arts' Dance Forum will explore the state of the field in the South and beyond, discuss current and future trends, and ask what support is necessary for a vibrant dance field in the South. We want to encourage all voices from within the dance community of South Arts' nine-state region (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN) to participate.

11:00 a.m. ET February 15, 2024

Free Online Workshop: Burnout 101 for Creatives

A crash course that arms you with the ability to recognize the warning signs of burnout and practical tips to find more everyday relief.

Deadline January 31, 2024

In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants

Grants of $30,000 to organizations in Appalachian Regional Commission counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee to support non-programming expenses that are often not fundable by most grants or are financially out of reach for organizations.

Deadline January 31, 2024

Southern Circuit: Call for Filmmakers

Screening Partners select films and filmmakers to tour from a curated shortlist of submitted and invited films. Films are evaluated for consideration based on the subject matter and themes, potential programming or partnerships, and the film's relationship to the South.

Submit your film for consideration

11:00 a.m. ET January 25, 2024

Free Online Workshop: Tax Basics for Creatives

If it is true that the only certain things in life are death and taxes, this workshop will make navigating one of those things considerably easier. We’ll review federal income tax basics for creative individuals, including common deductions claimed by creative entrepreneurs.