To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting some of the extraordinary female artists we have featured in the past. This list represents a small sample of the women who have shaped and continue to shape the arts in our state.
Header photo credit: Atlantic Dance Theatre and Black Box Dance Theatre.
A revolutionary way of approaching education started in North Carolina nearly 30 years ago, and it has been transforming the lives of students and teachers ever since. A+ Schools of North Carolina is a whole-school transformation model that views the arts as fundamental to teaching and learning.
Photo: Interior of Bookmarks bookshop. Image courtesy of Bookmarks and MJS Live Productions.
In honor of Black History Month, we took a trip in the N.C. Arts Council time machine to revisit some of the artists we have featured in the past. These remarkable artists excel in their craft and have shaped the state’s artistic heritage. Let's reconnect with these visionaries.
The North Carolina Arts Council is developing a bold five-year strategic plan that will strengthen our state's arts community. Over the past year, we've taken time for research and reflection to shape this vision.
Western North Carolina was forever changed by Hurricane Helene. The floodwater, high winds, and mudslides caused widespread devastation across 26 counties, covering more than 10,000 square miles of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.
One of the ways the state invests in the arts is through the North Carolina Arts Council’s grant programs. The Arts Council gives these financial awards to sustain and advance our diverse and widespread network of arts organizations and artists.
Last September, Hurricane Helene brought destruction to western North Carolina that was unexpected and overwhelming. The storm changed the landscape, and washed homes and businesses away. During the early days of relief efforts, the goal was the health and safety of everyone in the region.