New Hanover County Arts Candidate Forum

Wilmington and New Hanover County Arts Forum for County Commission Candidates

Wilmington and New Hanover County Arts Forum for County Commission Candidates On Monday, February 24th, Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, in association with UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, held a Candidates’ Forum for all candidates running…
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COVID-19 Local Cares Act Funding

Local CARES Act Arts Relief: $2M in Charlotte/Mecklenburg, $1M in Wake County & $500K in Guilford County

Local CARES Act Arts Relief: $2M in Charlotte/Mecklenburg, $1M in Wake County & $500K in Guilford County On August 5th the Guilford County Commission approved $500,000 for COVID-19 Relief Grants for arts nonprofits in that county, which was allocated from…
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COVID-19 Congress Update

HEROES Act vs. HEALS Act Negotiations, Updated Federal Laws and Programs, and Bills to Watch in Congress

HEROES Act vs. HEALS Act Negotiations, Updated Federal Laws and Programs, and Bills to Watch in Congress Arts NC Priorities HEROES Act HEALS Act State and Local Funding – $875 Billion– $500B State, $375B Local– Can be used for gov.…
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NC Governor Roy Cooper

NC Arts High School Graduation Requirement Signed into Law by Governor Cooper

NC Arts High School Graduation Requirement Signed into Law by Governor Cooper On July 2, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 681 into law which, among other things, created an Arts High School Graduation Requirement in North Carolina. Arts…
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