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...
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...
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