Black History Month 2024

In celebration of Black History Month, we hosted an inspiring event featuring live performances by talented musicians in front of captivated audiences. The event was a beautiful showcase of the rich cultural heritage and musical contributions of the Black...

Spring Youth Art 2024

Spring Youth Art Program Brings Creativity to Vance County Kids This spring, the Vance County Arts Council organized a series of youth art classes, providing young residents with a fantastic opportunity to explore their artistic talents. The program was designed to...

Spring Art Classes 2024

Spring Art Classes Inspire Creativity in Vance County This spring, Vance County residents embraced their artistic side through a series of engaging art classes. These sessions, held at the local community center, provided participants with the opportunity to explore...

Make Music Day 2024

On June 21, 2024, we celebrated Make Music Day by hosting numerous musical events throughout Henderson, NC, and Vance County, NC. The day was filled with diverse performances that brought the community together in harmony and joy. We were honored to be featured on the...

Juneteenth 2024

A Joyous Evening: Recap of the 4th Annual Henderson Juneteenth Festival The 4th Annual Henderson Juneteenth Festival brought together the Vance County community in a vibrant and enlightening event, celebrating freedom and fostering unity. Held on June 22, 2024, from...

Elder Abuse Month 2024

Vance County Arts Council Celebrates Elder Abuse Awareness Month The Vance County Arts Council recently organized a vibrant and heartfelt community event to celebrate Elder Abuse Awareness Month. This gathering aimed to raise awareness about the critical issue of...
The N.C. Arts Council Seeks Applications for Artist Support Grants

The N.C. Arts Council Seeks Applications for Artist Support Grants

The North Carolina Arts Council seeks applications for Artist Support Grants for 2024-2025 from individual artists who reside in Warren, Franklin, Vance, Northampton and Halifax counties. The deadline to apply is October 11, 2024. These grants support artists in all...

Grassroots Subgrants Still Available Until June 30, 2024

Grassroots Subgrants are Still Available! 50/50 Cash match for art projects completed by June 30, 2024! Since 1977, the N.C. Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds...

North Carolina Arts Council opportunities March 2024

North Carolina Arts Council opportunities The North Carolina In These Mountains Appalachian Folklife Apprenticeship program supports 12-month apprenticeships in the folk and traditional arts of the many cultural communities within North Carolina’s Appalachian Regional...