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Applications Due by November 17 to Compete for Grants for Arts Projects

"Greensboro, NC - ArtsGreensboro is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Regional Artists Grant program. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2014. ArtsGreensboro (AG) coordinates the Regional Artists Grant program on behalf of a consortium of five counties: Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham. Funding is provided by the North Carolina Arts Council and matched locally by participating Arts Councils.

Grants for Regional Artists are designed to support exceptionally talented visual, performing, literary and interdisciplinary artists at all stages of their careers to pursue projects that further their professional artistic development. Eligible artistic disciplines include music (both classical and contemporary), dance, visual arts (painting, photography, sculpture and pottery), film/video, drama and literature.  Applicants must submit artistic work samples and provide a narrative case for support.

Regional Artists Grants are open to artists living in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties. To be eligible, an artist must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in their art form. Applications may be downloaded from ArtsGreensboro's website at www.artsgreensboro.org or by contacting ArtsGreensboro at 336-373-7523 ext 245.

Regional Artist Grants provide important financial support and recognition for Triad area artists. In 2013-2014, Regional Artist Grants totaled $18,039 to 13 regional artists. This cooperative effort fosters relationships between arts organizations while also encouraging networking between Triad artists.


With an annual budget of nearly $2.8 million, ArtsGreensboro is a catalyst for innovation to build recognition and support for the arts. Through the 17DAYS Arts & Culture Festival, power2give, and other opportunities like the National Folk Festival, ArtsGreensboro is driving the health and vitality of our community through support for arts education, celebrating the diversity of Greensboro, and supporting economic impact through excellence in arts programming. Visit www.artsgreensboro.org for more information. "

- A Press Release 

No prosecutions in Alamance immigration case

Major Tim Britt of the Alamance County Sheriff told county commissioners on Aug. 18 that federal law stipulates that an ineligible mother applying for public benefits on behalf of an eligible child is not subject to any reporting requirements to the US Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.


Alamance County Health Director Barry Bass summarizes SBI probe of department from Jordan Green on Vimeo.

The State Bureau of Investigation had launched an investigation in June of two employees of the health department for writing work notes for non-citizen mothers receiving neonatal care from the county. The investigation was instigated by county Commissioner William Lashley.

The US Attorney for the middle district of North Carolina declined to prosecute the medical director and nurse, and on Aug. 18 District Attorney Robert F. Johnson announced that he would also not prosecute the two women.

Here, Health Director Barry Bass summarizes the outcome of the investigation to the county board of health on Aug. 19.