Arts Council of Fayetteville

The deadline to register to participate in this year's Parade of Nations is next Wednesday, September 18th ⌛

Don't miss your opportunity to celebrate your cultural heritage as we kick off this year's International Folk Festival!

Register here:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=12502

Discover how nonprofit arts boost our local economy by generating $6.1M in government revenue.

"These programs develop all their social and emotional needs as well as speak to all intellectual levels. Preparing students for society is not just the academics but it's the education through the arts, with the arts, and for the arts. AIS completes this goal entirely."
- Ed V Baldwin Elementary School Teacher

Teachers, students, and teaching artists all love our Artist In Schools program!

Learn how you can bring a teaching artist to your school at a free or reduced cost:
https://www.theartscouncil.com/artists-in-schools

Tomorrow is the FINAL DAY to register for the 2024-2025 Fayetteville Symphony Youth Orchestra! Musicians from ages 7-21 can find exceptional performance opportunities in our five educational ensembles.

For more information about the ensembles and how to register, visit us at https://www.fayettevillesymphony.org/youth-orchestra/

Our gallery will be closed until September 16th as we prepare for our next exhibit.

Mark your calendars for September 20th as we celebrate the opening reception of "Obras de la Vida: Capturing Culture Through Portraits"

Please feel free to call our office for questions regarding grants, the International Folk Festival, or any other inquiries.

Arts Matter! 🌟 Cumberland County's arts scene is a $59.2M industry supporting nearly 1,900 jobs. Celebrate the economic impact of creativity!

Registration is currently open for this year's Parade of Nations!

Join us as we kick off the 46th Annual International Folk Festival with a celebration of the cultural diversity found in Cumberland County & NC Region 🎉

Participation is FREE!

Register for the parade here:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=12502

Symphony on Tap is back for our 2024/2025 season! 🎶🍻😎 Join us at James Creek Cider House on Saturday, August 31 at 6:30pm as our string quartet performs selections from artists like Paul McCartney, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John, and MORE! This event is free to attend - come early for a good seat!

Join the celebracion during Cool Spring Downtown District’s Fiesta Latina 4th Friday! Fiesta Latina 4th Friday honors Hispanic Heritage Month and welcomes our community's beloved International Folk Festival (Sept 27-29). In partnership with the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County.
For more information on this 4th Friday, visit our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/427834022917334

** Greetings and Salutation **

Heathers The Musical opens September 13th and runs until September 29th. Indvidual and Season Tickets are on sale now. You don't want to miss this show.

Follow the links to get your tickets today!

Indvidual Tickets
https://www.gilberttheater.com/our-current-season/

Season Tickets
https://www.gilberttheater.com/season-tickets/

We're excited to announce the promotion of two of our staff members! 🎉

Sarah Busman and Kashia Knight will take on new roles within our organization.

Read more in our latest blog post:

Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County Announces Staff Promotions in Alignment with Strategic Plan The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is pleased to announce the promotion of two dedicated staff members!

An awesome opportunity for local artists!

View all details in the post below:

CALL FOR ART: ESQUELETOS CREATIVOS – A DIA DE MU***OS ART CHALLENGE

Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) is thrilled to announce a unique and creative opportunity for local artists, arts organizations, and downtown businesses as part of our Fiesta Latina 4th Friday, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. CSDD invites the local creative community to participate in *Esqueletos Creativos: A Dia de Mu***os Art Challenge.

We seek artists to transform prefabricated, 8-foot-tall animatronic skeletons into imaginative artworks inspired by *Dia de Mu***os*. This traditional Mexican holiday honors the reunion of families with their deceased relatives through food, drink, and celebration. Selected artworks will be publicly displayed during our vibrant Fourth Friday celebration on September 27, 2024, bringing cultural vibrancy to the heart of Downtown Fayetteville.

Key Dates and Details:
Entry Deadline: September 9, 2024, by 5:00 PM
Artist Notification: September 13, 2024
Skeleton Return Date: September 25, 2024
Installation Date: September 27, 2024

Eligibility
The *Esqueletos Creativos* challenge is open to local artists, arts organizations, and downtown businesses based in Cumberland County. Applicants must be 16 years or older to participate.

Specifications
Artists will be provided with disassembled 8-foot-tall skeletons measuring 39”D x 37”W x 96”H, which they are encouraged to transform creatively. While designs should be inspired by Dia de Mu***os, they must remain non-religious, apolitical, free of licensed/corporate branding, and non-pornographic.

How to Apply
To apply, artists must submit a written artist statement (no more than 250 words) along with 2-3 digital images or sketches of their proposed concept. All application materials should be submitted via email to [email protected] by 5:00 PM on September 9, 2024. The email subject heading should read Submission: Esqueletos Creativos.

Stipend and Awards
Selected artists will receive a $250 stipend to cover time and supplies. A public vote will also be held to determine the community's favorite skeleton, with the winning artist receiving a $250 cash prize.

Join Us in Celebrating Culture and Creativity
We invite the Fayetteville community to celebrate Dia de Mu***os during Fiesta Latina 4th Friday on September 27, 2024. This event will honor Hispanic Heritage Month and showcase the artistic talents of our local community in partnership with the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County. Don’t miss this exciting blend of art, culture, and celebration.

For more information or to apply, please visit https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com or email us at [email protected].

Time is running out to experience "Face to Fayetteville: Works in Progress" ⌛

Come by our gallery to view this free exhibit before it closes this Saturday, August 31st!

📸: Raul Rubiera

https://www.wearethearts.com/timfrench

VIRTUAL GRANT WORKSHOP TOMORROW 🗣

Join us on Zoom at 5:30pm tomorrow (8/28) for our Artist Support Grant Virtual Workshop.

This is the perfect opportunity to meet our grants team and learn about our application process.

To RSVP, contact Kashia Knight ([email protected])

https://www.theartscouncil.com/artist-support-grants

Join us for the September 4th Friday (Fiesta Latina) on September 27 from 6pm-9pm.
Save the date and follow our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/427834022917334/

Are you an artist looking for grant funding? 👀

The Artist Support Grant is intended to support a broad range of talented artists in the genres of visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music composition, choreography, and interdisciplinary arts.

Artists operating or residing in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland Counties may request up to $2,000 in funding.

The deadline for applications is October 1st ⏳

Learn more here:
https://www.theartscouncil.com/artist-support-grants

We're looking for volunteers to help us with this year's International Folk Festival!

There are a variety of positions available including Vendor Load-in, Saturday Set-up, and more.

Positions and timeslots are available on a first come first serve basis.

Sign up today!
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/10618457040107/false #/invitation

"These are all works that are incomplete, but still speak to this idea of a local identity here in Fayetteville."

Learn more about our current exhibit through our recent sit-down with Tim French!

"Face to Fayetteville: Works in Progress" is on display until August 31 ⏳

Face to Fayetteville: Works in Progress "Face to Fayetteville: Works in Progress" explores what one can learn about the image-making process when examining works before they're finished. The public...

Transforming Spaces, Inspiring Lives! 🏙️🌟 See how public art projects are revitalizing our community and sparking creativity.

Bringing the culture to you: Preparations have begun for the 46th annual International Folk Festival; Vendor spots now open for 2024 | BizFayetteville The Parade of Nations is one of the festival’s key feature events and showcases the rich cultural heritage and diversity found in the Cumberland County & NC Region. PHOTOS TAKEN BY PRIME ONE MEDIA. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY FAYETTEVILLE-CUMBERLAND ARTS COUNCIL.The International Folk Festival, a s...

Art Thrives Here! 🌿🎨 Discover the harmony between Fayetteville's charm and the natural beauty that inspires our local artists.

The Umoja Group presented the first Umoja Festival Scholarship in memory of Darvin Jones at the 2022 Umoja Festival. We'll be awarding another $1000 scholarship to a deserving FSU student on Saturday, August 24th. Thank you for supporting our future!

Did you know that our Artists in Schools program reached 17,300 students in the 23-24 School year? 🍎

Artists In Schools programs bring arts integration to Cumberland County Schools at a reduced or free cost.

Learn more about Artist in Schools here:
https://www.theartscouncil.com/artists-in-schools

Tomorrow (8/15) is the deadline for this cycle of Project Support Grant applications! ⌛

Apply for up to $15,000 to support project expenses that are directly related to the completion of cultural arts programming. 🩰🎨🎬🎭

For questions, contact Michael Houck ([email protected])

More info here:
https://www.theartscouncil.com/projects-support-grants