Governor Stein Announces Arts in Our Schools Month

by Vance County Arts Council | Mar 6, 2026 | News

Celebrate Arts in Our Schools Month! NC Governor Stein Proclaims Arts in Our Schools Month 2026 Learn how your school can participate. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein officially proclaimed March 2026 as Arts in Our Schools Month at the request of Arts North...

North Carolina Arts Council Artist Opportunities

by Vance County Arts Council | Mar 6, 2026 | News

Visual Art/ Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts The South Arts Southern Prize and State Fellowships acknowledge, support, and celebrate the highest quality artistic work being created in the American South. The program is open to individual artists...

Artist Support Grant and Grassroot Subgrants Upcoming Deadlines, Apply Now!

by Vance County Arts Council | Sep 9, 2025 | News

The Vance County Arts Council is excited to announce two important funding opportunities for local artists and arts organizations. If you are looking to grow in your artistic journey, now is the time to apply! Artist Support Grant Are you an artist in need of...

Vance County Arts council Grassroots Arts Program Subgrants Now Taking Applications for 2025 – 2026

by Vance County Arts Council | Aug 1, 2025 | News

Applications are open and accepted between August 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025 The North Carolina Arts Council’s Arts in Communities team collaborates with arts councils and community arts partners across all 100 counties to develop and maintain innovative arts...

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Recently Held Events

Leading the Way at the Henderson Christmas Parade

by Vance County Arts Council | Dec 9, 2025 | Past Events

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

by Vance County Arts Council | Dec 9, 2025 | Past Events

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

by Vance County Arts Council | Dec 9, 2025 | Past Events

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...