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Arts News

Agents Answer: Where is the Best Place to See Local Art in WNC?
Western North Carolina has a long and rich history of fine visual arts and traditional crafts. From traditional Cherokee rivercane baskets, made for thousands of years, to innovative multimedia art from the area’s newest residents, there is an overwhelming amount of art to experience.

Congress Passes BILLIONS in Arts Relief: More PPP and Unemployment, Grants for Performing Arts Venues and Organizations, Museums and Cinemas - Arts North Carolina
Congress Passes BILLIONS in Arts Relief: More PPP and Unemployment, Grants for Performing Arts Venues and Organizations, Museums and Cinemas UPDATE: President Trump signed H.R. 133 into law on Sunday, December 27, 2020. On Monday December 21, 2020 both the
Upcoming Events

Phase 3 Updates: Reopening NC
(Mar. 4 at 1 pm)
Join Nate McGaha, Executive Director of Arts North Carolina, as he reviews the organization’s advocacy concerning reopening the arts statewide and clarifies the new easing of restrictions that went into effect on Friday, February 26th. Restrictions for indoor and outdoor live performance venues, movie theatres, event venues, museums, and dance studios will be discussed.
Join Nate McGaha, Executive Director of Arts North Carolina, as he reviews the organization’s advocacy concerning reopening the arts statewide and clarifies the new easing of restrictions that went into effect on Friday, February 26th. Restrictions for indoor and outdoor live performance venues, movie theatres, event venues, museums, and dance studios will be discussed.
Grants & Calls for Artists

Southern Equality Studios: Special Southern Equality Fund Grant Round for BIPOC LGBTQ Artists & Creatives
(Ongoing) In the fall of 2020, the Southern Equality Studios special grant round of the Southern Equality Fund worked to resource and celebrate LGBTQ artists and creatives across the LGBTQ South who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, […]
Job Listings

Executive Team Administrative Manager | South Arts
This position will play a critical role in the coordination of cross-departmental reporting, data gathering and research in support of South Arts programmatic and funding initiatives. They serve as the non-management staff liaison to the Board of Directors and will exceed in providing exceptional support services for all board related meetings and activities.

Textiles Studio Coordinator - Penland
The textiles studio coordinator reports directly to the studio operations manager and oversees the textiles studio. The coordinator works directly with the studio team and collaboratively across the organization to support all programming and studio use throughout the year.

Managing Director — Terpsicorps
The Managing Director is responsible for the retention and acquisition of donors, acquiring funding through grant writing and events, building local and regional relationships, board development, scheduling touring, expanding the company’s recognition through traditional and social media marketing initiatives and day to day operations of the organization.

Curator of Exhibitions and Collections - Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
BRAHM is seeking a Curator of Exhibitions and Collections. This position is full-time, salaried, and exempt. A successful candidate needs a Bachelors Degree in Art History or Art Management (Master’s Degree preferred) and at least three years of experience as a Curator or Curatorial Assistant or related experience.