RTP-area local music and culture

[Kimberly Novick <sweetgumhandbags AT gmail.com>]

Copied below is a press release I received from the Durham Arts Council
regarding non-profit grant applications.
The DAC also gives stipends to individual artists, and this year's
recipients included several local musicians.  Seems to follow that they
might be inclined to fund music-related nonprofits, if there are any out
there.

Cheers,
Kim Novick
Durham

*For Immediate Release * *January 23, 2009*  *

Media Contact:  Margaret DeMott, Director of Artist Services, Durham Arts
Council,  mdemott AT durhamarts.org, (919) 560-2720
*

2009-2010 SEASON GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW
AVAILABLE<http://durhamartscouncil.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=HBZ4-wA5AAEAAAASAAJ9lQ>

*Grant applications are due at the Durham Arts Council Building **by 9 pm on
Monday, March 2, 2009.*

Applications are now available for the Durham Arts Council's Season Grants.
   These grants are designed to support arts activities occurring between
July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.  Non-profit arts organizations or
non-profits planning an arts activity may apply.  An applicant must have
non-profit 501c(3) status or apply under a fiscal agent that has 501c(3)
status.  The applicant organization must be based in Durham or produce the
majority of its programming in Durham County.  An applicant may request cash
and/or use of space in the Durham Arts Council building.  Season Grants are
not awarded to support fundraising activities.

A representative of each first time applicant organization must discuss
their proposal with Margaret DeMott, Director of Artists Services, Durham
Arts Council, before completing the application.  Representatives of
previous applicant organizations are also encouraged to ask questions or
discuss application drafts.  For more information or to schedule an
appointment, contact Margaret at 919-560-2720 or *mdemott AT durhamarts.org*.

Applications must be delivered to the Durham Arts Council building by 9:00
p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009.  Applications are available at the front desk
of the Durham Arts Council, located at 120 Morris Street in downtown Durham,
or may be downloaded from the Durham Arts Council web site at *
www.durhamarts.org<http://durhamartscouncil.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=HBZ4-wA8AAEAAAflAAJ9lQ>
*.
*Season Grant cash awards are funded in part by individual, corporate and
foundation contributions to the Durham Arts Council Annual Arts Fund.   For
more information on giving opportunities to support the programs of the
Durham Arts Council go to *DAC Annual Arts
Fund<http://durhamartscouncil.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=HBZ4-wA8AAEAAAoBAAJ9lQ>
.