Durham Arts Council Arts Business Accelerator 2026

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The following demographic questions will not be considered as part of your application.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

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We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. Accommodations can be provided. Do you have any disabilities that requre accommodations for Zoom training sessions or individual video conversations? if so, please detail below.

The following questions are essential to your application. We need to know some things about the work you do. Please answer all questions as completely as possible.

Did you previously apply to the Durham ARPA Grant Program? *

No I did not apply

Yes I applied and was not accepted

Yes I applied and was accepted.

Describe your work. *

Are you currently selling your work or booking shows/performances? If so, describe this process. *

Describe your current arts practice. Do you work on your art daily? Weekly? Monthly? Are you in a group or public studio? Do you have a home or rented workspace or rehersal space? Are you part of any groups, troops or companies for your work? *

Please tell us any social media or website links that you use to promote your work. *

What do you consider to be your main struggle with your art business? *

What do you consider to be your greatest strength as an artist? *

What do you hope to learn from this class? *

Cohort meetings dates are September 21, 28, October 5, 12 from 6-8pm. There will also be 1+ hours of homework outside of the in-class hours. How many of the cohort meetings can you attend. *

I am not sure

I may miss one or more

I will be able to attend all of them

IMPORTANT - after you submit your application, email 3 images or short videos of your work to ArtSwell@TriangleArtWorks.org. These images or videos will be reviewed by the application committee along with your answers to the above questions.