UPDATED: 8 NC Districts Issue Arts Education Proclamations- Simple Steps to Add Yours Arts ARE Education, is a national initiative for local arts education advocacy. One of the primary tools is a simple resolution that can be adopted by local…
State & Local Funding from the American Rescue Plan
State & Local Funding from the American Rescue Plan The following was written by GP McLeer, Executive Director of the SC Arts Alliance, and Mayor of Fountain Inn, SC. It has been edited to reflect information specific to North Carolina…
Arts ARE Education: National Advocacy Initiative for Local Action
Arts ARE Education: National Advocacy Initiative for Local Action Arts North Carolina is excited to be a partner in the new national advocacy campaign, Arts ARE Education, to support arts education in our schools at this crucial time. These easy…
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…
CALL TO ACTION: State, Federal, and Local Action Needed
CALL TO ACTION: State, Federal, and Local Action Needed for Arts and Arts Education As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our nation on July 4th, there are several crucial steps you can take to support the arts and…