For the full guidelines (Request for Interest), visit the project website, here:
https://www.durhamnc.gov/5526/Creative-Training-Incentive-Program-ARPA.
The City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program (referred to as “City”) is seeking individuals and organizations in the Arts and Cultural Sector (Artists, Creative Workers, Cultural and Creative Workers, Non-profits, Businesses) (referred to as “Candidates”) to apply to participate in professional development training courses. These courses are designed to strengthen the capacity of Durham’s arts and cultural community and support the implementation of key initiatives outlined in the Durham Cultural Roadmap. Selected candidates that are eligible will receive an incentive of $5,000 for their participation, based on reporting and compliance with the course programs. This reporting will require the selected Candidate to comply with the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) guidelines, and the City and Durham County’s reporting requirements.
Applicants must be residents of Durham County, North Carolina, or operate an arts-related business or nonprofit organization based in Durham County. Theses training courses will support the growth and development of the arts sector for individuals, non-profit organizations and businesses, including topics:
Group I: Small Business, Individual Artists, For-Profit & Non-Profits Arts and Cultural Organizations
- Marketing for Organizations
- Grant Writing for Organizations, Events, and Festivals
- Finance for Organizations
- Development for Organizations
Group II: Practicing Artists and Artist’ Businesses
- Artists’ Pricing
- Artist Development & Grants
- Artists Marketing
The selected Candidates will work to:
- Actively participate in the assigned professional development training sessions and complete all course components. These courses will require participants to develop or refine concrete tools such as marketing strategies, grant proposals, financial plans, pricing structures, and/or development plans relevant to their work, based on the course group.
- Describe how the skills and knowledge gained from the trainings has strengthened their artistic practice, organization, or creative business.
- Submit required reports and documentation demonstrating participation, learning outcomes, and application of course material in order to receive the incentive payment. This reporting will require the selected Candidate to comply with the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) guidelines, the City and Durham County.
Deadline to Receive Submissions
Submissions must be received by May 7, 2026, by or before 3:00 p.m. via Submittable. It is recommended to submit the application prior to 3:00 p.m. as all applications submitted at 3:00:01 p.m. will be rejected.
If a Candidate(s) does not receive a confirmation receipt from the City by May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., it is the responsibility of the Candidate(s) to contact the City to confirm submission by May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to be considered eligible.
Other important dates:
Translation Services Request due by
April 23, 2026
Pre-Submittal Meeting for Potential Applicants
April 27, 2026, 12:00 pm
Pre-Submittal Meeting for Potential Applicants
April 28, 2026, 6:00 pm
Office Hours.
May 1, 2026, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Questions Due
May 4, 2026 by 3:00 pm
Addendum posted to the RFI
May 5, 2026
The City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program invites artists and artist teams to submit portfolios as an entry to join the City of Durham Pre-Qualified Artist Registry. This registry will serve as a resource for the program’s selection of artists and artist teams to create City cultural and public art projects. Access to a predetermined network of qualified artists saves artists and staff members valuable time by making the process for responding to the numerous calls issued by the City more efficient. It also strengthens and streamlines the program by maintaining a database of artists in the community with particular skill sets.
The application process does not have a deadline.
Candidates are eligible regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identification, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical ability. Artists who are selected to join the City of Durham Pre-qualified Artists Registry are encouraged to apply to any additional open calls issued by the City of Durham Public Arts Program, provided they meet eligibility requirements.
El Programa Cultural y de Arte Público de la ciudad de Durham invita a los artistas y equipos de artistas a presentar sus portafolios con el fin de inscribirse en el Registro de Artistas Precualificados de la ciudad de Durham. Este registro será usado por el programa como un recurso para la selección de artistas y equipos de artistas para la creación de los proyectos de arte público y cultural de la ciudad. Contar con un acceso a una red preestablecida de artistas cualificados le permite a nuestro personal ahorrar tiempo valioso al hacer más eficiente el proceso de respuesta a las numerosas convocatorias realizadas por la ciudad. Además, fortalece y agiliza el programa al mantener una base de datos de artistas en la comunidad con habilidades particulares.
El proceso de solicitud no tiene una fecha límite.
Los candidatos son elegibles sin importar su raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, identificación de género, situación militar, orientación sexual, estado civil o capacidad física. Se invita a los artistas seleccionados para el Registro de Artistas Precualificados de la ciudad de Durham a que apliquen a cualquier convocatoria abierta adicional emitida por el Programa de Artes Públicas de la ciudad de Durham, siempre y cuando cumplan con los requisitos de elegibilidad.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
If you have questions about the application process, please email dcab@durhamnc.gov.
Para más información sobre el proceso de solicitud para miembros del Comité de Arte Público, puede comunicarse con el personal del Programa de Cultura y Arte Pública al teléfono 919-560-4197 o al correo electrónico dcab@durhamnc.gov.
If you have questions about the application process, please email dcab@durhamnc.gov.
Tenga en cuenta: No se pondrán a consideración las solicitudes recibidas después de las 11:59 p.m. hora del este.
Para más información sobre el proceso de solicitud para miembros del Comité de Arte Público, puede comunicarse con el personal del Programa de Cultura y Arte Pública al teléfono 919-560-4197 o al correo electrónico dcab@durhamnc.gov.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
If you have questions about the application process, please email dcab@durhamnc.gov.
Para más información sobre el proceso de solicitud para miembros del Comité de Arte Público, puede comunicarse con el personal del Programa de Cultura y Arte Pública al teléfono 919-560-4197 o al correo electrónico dcab@durhamnc.gov.