CURRENT Artist Profile:

Artist Profile:

This Artist Profile helps us to know who you are and what you do. THIS IS AN INTERNAL SUBMISSION. Meaning, our staff and leadership team members will view these profiles to advocate on your behalf, provide professional development, referral services, and distribute NC Arts grant funding to individual artists and arts organizations. THANK YOU JOINING OUR COMMUNITY.
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Help us learn who you are and what you do. We use these profiles to make referrals to local businesses, select your work for shows, art placement, and more. We will not sell this information to any third party.
Contact Info
Name*

First NameLast Name
Artist Initials (First/Last/Middle)
For labeling work and our bookkeeper check distribution
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Artistic Level of Experience:

EmergingProfessional (have sold/presented to more than family/friends)Other
We created a public facing directory of artists, creative professionals, and art venues for the High Country. highcountryarts.org. You are able to create your own profile anytime. When we have extra help, we may add artist profiles submitted here to the directory. Please let us know if you would like assistance setting up your profile or if you would prefer to NOT be added.

I do NOT want to be on the public-facing Free DirectoryI WOULD like to be in the directory, but could use assistance adding my listingI AM Interersted in the directory, but will add my own
Please Answer All Applicable Questions

This will help us better understand how to serve you.
Business Name (If Applicable)
What do you do? Select all that apply to your expression/mediums

Drawing/PaintingMusicPhotographyFiber ArtsCeramics, Clay, & PotteryJewelryCulinary ArtsWoodworking, Leather, Metals, etc.SculptureDigital ArtPerforming ArtsLiterary ArtsMixed MediaCraftPrint MakingGlassMetalsWritingOther
Preferred Mediums /Applications of your work*
Artist Bio (Tell us about yourself/your artistic experience, etc.):*
If you don't have one right now type "Will provide at a later date." in the text box.
Credentials /Education / Awards (optional)
It is OKAY if you don't have any! We just want to provide a space for artists to share their accomplishments...
Where have you presented your work?
If interested in applying for commission work
Are there any art-related community groups, projects, organizations, schools, events, etc. you are affiliated with? If so please share.
How to Find You
Links to Portfolio/Website, Instagram or Facebook Page
Images!

Show us what you got!
Photo of yourself (optional - but preferred)

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Samples of your work - please provide at least 5 samples for Emerging through Experienced Artist:

This is for a general profile so the work you post here will give us an idea of the breadth of your work. We will send you a separate form to submit work for a specific show.
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W9

If you would like sell work through us this year, you can submit a w9 form. We can add this later as well.
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Demographic and Engagement Survey

Help is get grants! Your demographic information is an important part of us applying for and receiving funding for the Arts in the High Country. Please Share this information about yourself.
Age Range*
Race *
Gender *
SPECIFIC LOCAL EXHIBITS/EVENTS INTEREST:

Farmers Market Booth SpaceCurio Art Machine (for small works and prints)Arts Council Arts Map (for studios that are open to the public)Farmers Market PerformerJones House Gallery Exhibits (Downtown Boone)Blowing Rock, Edgewood Cottage Artist In ResidenceNth Gallery Artist Gallery Exhibits or Studio SpaceFirst Friday - Art Crawl Showcase in Downtown Boone BusinessBuskers Fest Artist/Performer/DemonstratorArt In the Park - Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, etc.Valley Country Fair Art VendorLocal BusinessesOther
SELECT YOUR INTERESTS IN ENGAGING:

Art Exhibits/Gallery ShowsArt Sale Retail Opportunities (local shops etc)Volunteering for Arts EventsEvent Art Vending Opportunities (Fairs Art in the Park etc.)Arts Related Community EngagementTeaching Classes, Camps, Workshops (to Kids or Adults)Receive Professional Development - Self PromotionReceive Professional Development - Teaching ArtistsBusiness/Finance Professional DevelopmentArts Council Committee HelpStudio Gallery ToursPublic Arts (murals/sculptures)Studio SpaceGrant FundingDonate work for important causesParticipate in Arts CompetitionsTaking Art Classes
Other ideas for ways to engage? Any questions or concerns? Please share!
Registration Fee:

Watauga Arts Council works hard on behalf of the arts sector in Watauga County.We want to make the arts accessible for all, so we do not charge membership fees like most arts councils do. We serve all of the artists in Watauga County not just those who can afford to pay. However, we rely on donations and sponsorships to cover our day to day operations. Please consider a donation if you can afford one.

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How to Find You

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