NH State Council on the Arts announces Artist Entrepreneurial Grant awardees

The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts has announced seven New Hampshire artists have been awarded funds through its Artist Entrepreneurial grant program. 

Because New Hampshire artists are businesspeople who contribute to the state’s economy, they, like other business owners, benefit from opportunities to improve their skills and outreach. The Artist Entrepreneurial grant program supports the expansion of business skills and other professional development opportunities, as well as funding projects that will bring artists’ work to the widest possible markets.

Several criteria must be met in order to be considered eligible for Artist Entrepreneurial grants, including being a New Hampshire resident for at least one full year, being 18 years of age or over, and devoting a majority of one’s time to practicing, performing and/or teaching an arts discipline.

The Arts Council’s Artist Entrepreneurial grant program funds requests from $250 - $1,000, with no cash match currently required. Grant rounds for the program occur quarterly; the next deadline is Friday, May 6.

Artists receiving Artist Entrepreneurial grants in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 are:

-    Arthur Francoeur, music; Exeter
-    Nancy Grace Horton, photography; Portsmouth
-    Jacqueline Laufman, folk and traditional dance; Canterbury
-    Stephanie Lazenby, storytelling; Portsmouth
-    Julie Moser, visual arts; Concord
-    Kristen Reynolds, sculpture; Newmarket
-    Michael Torrent, photography; Portsmouth

The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, a division of the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, enhances the quality of life in New Hampshire by stimulating economic growth through the arts, investing in the creativity of students, making the arts accessible to underserved populations and preserving heritage arts. Learn more about the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts at nh.gov/nharts.

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