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Artspace seeks proposals from qualified fundraising consultants or firms to guide the planning, feasibility, and phased launch of a multi-million-dollar capital campaign to support the organization’s long-term facilities and programmatic vision.
This effort will coincide with Artspace’s 40th anniversary in 2026, a milestone year to honor the organization’s legacy while positioning it for its next chapter of impact. The selected consultant will partner with Artspace’s leadership and Board of Directors to assess campaign readiness and feasibility, advise on goal setting and case development, and lead planning toward a public campaign launch in Fall 2026.
Desired Qualifications
- Proven success leading capital campaigns for arts, cultural, or historic organizations, preferably in occupied facilities.
- Familiarity with downtown Raleigh, the Triangle region, and North Carolina’s philanthropic community.
- Experience connecting capital projects to economic development and tourism outcomes.
- Track record of completing projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills with nonprofit boards, civic partners, and donors.
Timeline
RFP Released: December 2026
Proposals Due: February 6, 2026
Finalist Interviews: Mid-February 2026
Selection Announced: Late February 2026
Work Begins: March 2026
Feasibility Study Complete: August 2026
Public Campaign Launch: November 2026
Teach with us
We are always open to hearing from artists and arts educators who would like to become instructors! Instructors are contract employees who are paid an hourly rate for the time they spend in the classroom.
At Artspace we offer art classes for all ages. Our shortest classes require a one-day commitment and our longest classes run for 2 weeks.
Instructors are contract employees who are paid an hourly rate for the time they spend in the classroom.
- Youth Class Instructors are compensated $30 per hour
- Adult Class Instructors are compensated $40 per hour
Artspace is a place where it’s encouraged to experiment with different media, artistic techniques and teaching methodologies. When scheduling classes we work to make connections between our exhibitions, residencies, and tenant artists.
If you have any questions regarding our instructor class proposal application or teaching with Artspace please contact Danny Peña at dpena@artspacenc.org.
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Internships
There are no internship opportunities open at this time through Artspace, but consider applying to an internship through one of our partner programs, where you may be placed at Artspace or another local nonprofit.
The Internship for Diverse and Emerging Arts Leaders (IDEAL) program contributes to building an equitable future for arts leadership by providing opportunities to undergraduate students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in arts leadership. Each summer, five interns are placed in a paid eight-week internship at Arts Host organizations across Wake County and paired with a mentor from the community.
Deadline to apply: Feb 1, 2026
The Nonprofit Internship Program (NPIP) is an eight-week long paid summer internship (beginning around May 31st for most) where students are matched with and work with nonprofit organizations from across North Carolina. Internships offer a range of exposure and skill-building opportunities in areas such as research, community outreach, public policy, communications, fundraising and social media. Interns receive a stipend of $5,760.
Deadline to apply: Jan 30, 2026