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  • About Us
    • Board of Directors and Staff
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Scholarships and Grants for School Programs

  • Grants & Scholarships
  • Scholarships and Grants for School Programs

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Kathryn T. Greathouse Legacy Scholarship
NOTE:  Applicants must submit through the application portal.

The Board of the United Arts Council of Catawba County has established a scholarship in honor of Kathryn T. Greathouse, who served as the Executive Director of the United Arts Council for many years and had a passion for helping young people achieve their artistic endeavors. The mission of this need and merit-based scholarship is to provide cultural education opportunities to students of the primary and secondary education level. Students seeking collegiate financial help are not eligible for this scholarship.

View Application and Guidelines ( doc / pdf )

Submit Your Application HERE

Final Report (Coming soon!)


Edna Bost Barringer Young Artist Award
2023 - Visual & Literary Arts
Deadline:  Tuesday, March 23, 2023
NOTE:  All submissions must be made electronically.

View Guidelines and Entry Form (doc/pdf)

Submit Your Application HERE.

Created by the family of Edna Bost Barringer in her memory, this scholarship is awarded annually by the United Arts Council to area youth under the age of 21.  The competition is alternated each year between visual/literary artists and performing artists.  Judges from the North Carolina School of the Arts select the winner(s).  The total amount awarded each year is $1,000.  This amount may be given to an individual or broken into two awards of $500 each.  This award goes to students planning to pursue career in the arts.


Theatre Arts Grant

View Guidelines and Application

The TAG (Theatre Arts Grant) is available to help defray costs for theatre productions at public high schools in Catawba County.  Qualified applicants can apply for a maximum of $500.  These grants are available throughout the school year or until the funds are exhausted.  Applications may be sent to Ingrid Keller, Executive Director, at executivedirector@artscatawba.org

Today in Catawba County
Sep 28
  • Exhibition
  • Art Pop Gallery Class of 2023 Exhibition
  • “A Celebration of Abstract Expressionism in Alcohol Inks” featuring Famously Julie
  • Catalyst Mercntile's Pop-up Shop
  • Pottery on the Wheel II with Preston Tolbert
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