Press Releases

North Carolina Arts Council announces $16 million in 2023-24 grants

Today the North Carolina Arts Council announced $16 million in grants for fiscal year 2023-24.

2022 NC Appalachian Folklife Apprenticeships announced

The North Carolina Arts Council announced today that two traditional artist teams from western North Carolina have been selected for the fourth annual “In These Mountains” Appalachian Folklife Apprenticeships.

N.C. Arts Council Awards Statewide Initiative Grant To N.C. Central University’s Teaching Artist Certificate Program

The North Carolina Arts Council has awarded the 

Jeff Bell Named Director Of The North Carolina Arts Council

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced today that Jeff Bell has been named as the next director of the North Carolina Arts Council.

Executive Director Wayne Martin Announces Departure From The N.C. Arts Council

Wayne Martin will depart the North Carolina Arts Council at the end of 2021 after a 34-year career. He has been its executive director since 2012.

‘Under One Roof’ Benefit Concert Raises $50,000 For NC Artists

Presented by Come Hear North Carolina, “Under One Roof,” a three-day, three-hour virtual music festival, raised $50,000 to support artists across North Carolina whose work has been disrupted by COVID-19, organizers announced today.

2019 NC Appalachian Folklife Apprenticeships announced

The North Carolina Arts Council announced today that traditional artist pairs from Western North Carolina have received the inaugural N.C. Appalachian Folklife Apprenticeships.

Come Hear NC Celebrates North Carolina hip-hop legends Little Brother + Justus League with the Listening Documentary

Featuring Interviews With Questlove, 9th Wonder, Phonte, Big Pooh & Many More. Directed by Holland Randolph Gallagher

Chart-topping Duo Mandolin Orange On Hand for Americana Music Association Announcement With First Lady Kristin Cooper and Governor Roy Cooper For Come Hear NC

Come Hear North Carolina and the Americana Music Association announced today that music showcases at the 20th annual AMERICANAFEST® will highlight North Carolina musicians. Multiple showcases are scheduled Sept.

Anniversary of Jaki Shelton Green’s Induction as NC’s First African American Poet Laureate

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the official induction of Jaki Shelton Green as North Carolina’s first African American poet laureate.