program

Art Camp Exhibit/Reception June 2008Art Camp 2012 - Volunteers needed!

4 weeks of creativity and fun!
8:30 to noon everyday - Ages 5-12
June 18-22
June 25-29
July 9-13
July 16-20
Weekly themes and projects TBA
Date for MACA Gallery Exhibit TBA- showcasing wonderful, beautiful, amazing works of art!

The Regional Artist Project Grant provides financial support to a wide variety of artists exhibiting exceptional talent in an effort to assist them and their professional career. This grant is intended to fund a particular project that will take place 2012/2013(dates TBA). Applications and guidelines will be posted mid-summer 2012.

A few past McDowell County recipients include Holly Whitsett, marbling paper supplies; Jeff Duckworth, computer for illustrating; Leslie Bradsher, potter, purchase of a slab roller; and Susan Taylor, basketweaver, classes at John C. Campbell Folk School.

The Historic Carson HouseThe N.C. Arts Council created the Grassroots Arts Program to increase the state's already growing number of local arts councils and to help establish North Carolina as a leader in the national community arts movement. Grassroots funds support the arts council and local arts organizations.

Mr. Mickey at Nebo Elementary SchoolThe Mountain Arts Program (MAP) consists of North Carolina artists in residencies in McDowell County elementary schools for one week and supplemental art instruction for junior high and high school art classes. Students are also treated to performing arts programming at East McDowell Junior High School auditorium; Asheville Lyric Opera in 2009, The NC Symphony in 2010, and performances by professional touring companies.