Upcoming Events
Henderson Music & Arts Festival June 14, 2026
Joins us at the Henderson Music + Arts Festival on Sunday, June 14, 2026, bringing an afternoon and evening of live music, local art, food trucks, and community entertainment to 200 Breckenridge Street. The festival is scheduled from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and is free to…
Make Music Day June 21, 2026
Vance County Arts Council is coordinating our local Make Music Day celebration on June 21, 2026, joining communities around the world in a free, worldwide celebration of music. We are looking for local musicians, singers, bands, ensembles, and performers of all styles…
North Carolina Arts Council – Arts Matters- May 2026
Art Matters: May 2026 A newsletter from the North Carolina Arts Council View the original newsletter In This Issue Giant steps: The Come Hear NC Music Office joins the NC Arts Council Orange County Arts Commission: Renewed and ready for the future A change on the…
North Carolina Arts Council – Art Matters – April 2026
IN THIS ISSUE | April 2026 The path to joining the A+ network Celebrating America 250 NC: Creative projects to explore statewide Creativity in motion: the impact of arts integrated teaching Staffing update A teacher at Royal Oaks School of the Arts speaking to…
North Carolina Arts Council Arts Opportunities April 2026
April 2026 Closing soon Visual Art / Universal Access Artist in Residence Artspace initiated the Universal Access Artist Residency program in 2018 for artists who identify as having a disability. The month-long residency provides funding, studio space, and…
North Carolina Arts Council – Arts Matters, March 2026
IN THIS ISSUE | March 2026 Behind the scenes: NC Arts Council grants Keys open doors: crescendo! and early piano education in McDowell County A+ Fellows, teaching the teachers Staffing update Behind the scenes: NC Arts Council grants North Carolina’s arts and culture…
Recently Held Events
Leading the Way at the Henderson Christmas Parade
On December 6, 2025, the Vance County Arts Council had the honor of serving as the coordinator for the entire Henderson, NC Christmas Parade. From organizing line-up details to working with community groups, performers, and local organizations, our team helped bring…
Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Free Holiday Concert at McGregor Hall
On November 29, 2025, the Vance County Arts Council kicked off the holiday season with Tidings of Comfort and Joy, a free community concert at McGregor Hall. Families, friends, and neighbors gathered to enjoy an evening of music, celebration, and togetherness as the…
Vance County Arts Council Joins Downtown Henderson Trick-or-Treat
On October 31, 2025, the Vance County Arts Council joined families, businesses, and community groups in downtown Henderson, NC for the annual trick-or-treat event. The streets were filled with superheroes, princesses, ghosts, and giggling goblins as children made…
Make Music Day was June 21, 2024! See you next year!
Board of Directors
Pam Hester – Chairperson
Johnny Watkins – Vice Chairperson
Jo Ann Harris – Treasurer
Ericka Romero – Secretar
Board Members
Patricia Ellis
Suzy Geronimo
Crystal Iwanski
Cynthia Peace
Joan Robinson
Justin Wrenn