NC House Budget Veto Override; What it Means for the Arts As many of you know, the NC House of Representatives voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of the state budget. With just over half of the 120 House…
Arts Education is Essential, Not Extra
Arts Education is Essential, Not Extra For too long we have treated the arts in our schools as an “extra.” So often they are described as the “nice” subject that breaks up the day so that young minds can rest…
Governor Proclaims Arts in Education Week 2019
Governor Proclaims Arts in Education Week 2019 Arts North Carolina is proud that Governor Roy Cooper has joined in the national celebration and proclaimed September 8-14, 2019 as Arts in Education Week in North Carolina. Please tell the Governor…
Get Ready for National Arts in Education Week
Get Ready for National Arts in Education Week Now that our students are back to school, it is time to GET READY because September 8-14 is National Arts in Education Week! This is our opportunity as nation to advocate and…
Arts Grant Restrictions and Line Item Funding in the Proposed State Budget
Arts Grant Restrictions and Line Item Funding in the Proposed State Budget Through our $1 for the ARTS initiative, Arts NC advocates for and supports the grant programs of the NC Arts Council, which reach all 100 counties. They also…