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...
Vance County Art Walk Artist Participation Guidelines
Vance County Art Walk Artist Participation Guidelines Purpose The Vance County Art Walk celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States by highlighting the people, places, and historical moments that shaped Vance County, North Carolina. This event invites...
Flag Art Contest – Student Art Project: “What America Means to Me”
Student Collaborative American Flag Art Project Students are invited to create a small artwork that will become part of a large collaborative American flag made from student artwork. Each piece will represent an individual perspective while contributing to a larger...
Governor Stein Announces Arts in Our Schools Month
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
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...
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...