DAC Arts Marketing Accelerator

Application

This is the application for the Durham Arts Council Arts Marketing Accelerator. Please fill out the information to the best of your ability.

ELIGIBILITY

For full eligibility and other requirements, please review the information below.

Applicants must:

  • Be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the U.S.

  • Be a Durham County resident or operate a Durham-based arts business/nonprofit

  • Be actively engaged in the arts and cultural sector

  • Have an established practice or organization prior to March 2020

  • Demonstrate financial hardship due to COVID-19 (2020–2023)

  • Commit to full participation and ARPA and Durham County reporting requirements

  • Have not received prior ARPA funding

TIMELINE

  • Application Deadline  Sept 17, 2026

  • Participant notification will conclude by Friday Sept 18, 2026 (All applicants, regardless of status, will be contacted)

  • Program Start Date Sept 23, 2026

Program Application