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...
Artist Support Grant and Grassroot Subgrants Upcoming Deadlines, Apply Now!
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...
Recently Held Events
Holiday Wreath and Tree Making Class with Seniors and Veterans
In November 2025, the Vance County Arts Council returned to the Vance County Senior Center to host a special holiday-themed class for seniors and veterans. The room was full of festive spirit as participants came together to create their own Christmas wreaths and...
October 2025 Floral Classes at Vance Senior Center
In October 2025, the Vance County Arts Council partnered with the Vance County Senior Center to offer a series of free floral classes designed to bring creativity, color, and community to local seniors. Participants gathered to learn simple, hands-on techniques for...
Spring 2025 Senior Arts Class
The Vance County Arts Council recently brought color, creativity, and community spirit to life with a special Senior Arts Class, inviting older adults to explore their artistic talents in a relaxed and supportive environment. The event was filled with laughter,...
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