Program 3: Recover, Remain, & Thrive

supporting artists in the aftermath of helene

The artists and arts organizations that make the Asheville area the special, vibrant place we call home have been deeply impacted by Hurricane Helene. Many have lost homes, studios, equipment, livelihoods.

This Program enables artists to recover, remain in the area, and continue to create the work that inspires our community. Funds are distributed directly to artists over multiple phased projects, ensuring that recovery is both immediate and foundational, and maintaining the Asheville area’s identity as an arts haven for residents and visitors alike.

Phase 1: Art Recovers is complete. This phase offered $1500 grants to 20 Asheville area artists who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. This first phase quickly distributed funds from existing Lamplight AVL capital and a generous matching donation from Make Noise, so artists could respond to the immediate aftereffects of the storm. We are excited to share more about our Phase 1 Grant recipients soon!

Phase Two: Art Remains Grants

Art Remains grant applications are now open! Art Remains will offer grants of $10,000 or $20,000 to Asheville area artists, collectives, and organizations that have a broad impact on their communities. These grants will offer foundational, longer term stabilization to “community connectors” that serve as hubs with wide ripple effects.

You are eligible for this grant if:

• You are an artist, collective, or organization living, working, or sharing work publicly in: Asheville, Marshall, Black Mountain, or Swannanoa

• You share your work publicly in our area

• Your work/practice/space has been greatly impacted by Helene

• You have demonstrable community impact: you, your collective, or your organization have ripple effects that go out into the community – and in turn your community relies on you.

• Connection to community is central to your existence as an artist

Application deadline: January 7th, 2025, 5:00 PM ET

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Program 3: Recover, Remain, & Thrive

supporting artists in the aftermath of helene

We have launched fundraising for Phase Two: Art Remains, and we need your support.

Donate if you can, and please share this campaign so we can reach our goal!

Phase Two: Art Remains Grants

Phase Three: Art Thrives

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