PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS, AND LITERARY ARTS
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THANK YOU TO OUR GRAND PRIZE SPONSORS!
(SHEETZ, COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT BOONE, SMITHFIELD RECREATION & AQUATICS CENTER)
(SHEETZ, COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT BOONE, SMITHFIELD RECREATION & AQUATICS CENTER)
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THANK YOU TOO OUR MANY OTHER SPONSOR AND DONORS PARTICIPATING! (CHECK OUT THE SLIDESHOW ABOVE FOR SOME SO FAR) |
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Mission
To provide quality opportunities in the arts for every Johnston County resident.
HOW WE'RE HELPING
>Promoting local artists and art activities for the public
>Providing a local artist database & community art events
>Funding art programs and projects throughout
Johnston County
>Enhancing the quality of education through
Artists-In-The-Schools
>Serving as a key resource in making Johnston County
a great place to live, work, and raise a family
The Johnston County Arts Council is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment of the Arts
>Providing a local artist database & community art events
>Funding art programs and projects throughout
Johnston County
>Enhancing the quality of education through
Artists-In-The-Schools
>Serving as a key resource in making Johnston County
a great place to live, work, and raise a family
The Johnston County Arts Council is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment of the Arts
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GET INVOLVED>Help us raise awareness of the arts by supporting local artists
>Contact the Johnston County Arts Council for opportunities to serve Continue to scroll down home page for a listing of upcoming events ARTIST OPPORTUNITIESWe want to connect you to what's happening in the area & offer you opportunities to thrive in the ARTS!
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UPCOMING Events
FEBRUARY 27-29, 2020
OUR TOWN PRESENTED BY CAROLINA YOUTH THEATRE / 7:00 PM
LOCATION: THE CLAYTON CENTER, 111 E. SECOND ST., CLAYTON, NC 27520
In celebration of the Town of Clayton’s 150th anniversary, Carolina Youth Theatre is staging the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Our Town by Thornton Wilder. First produced and published in 1938, Our Town explores the lives of people living in a small, quintessentially American town. The play is divided into three aspects of the human experience, Act 1 – The Daily Life, Act 2 – Love & Marriage, Act 3 – Death & Eternity. Carolina Youth Theatre’s production will contain design elements that nod to the Town of Clayton’s past. TICKETS: $15 ADULTS; $8 STUDENTS (18 & UNDER) *PRICE BEFORE TAXES AND FEES. FOR TICKETS, CALL 919-553-1737 OR VISIT WWW.THECLAYTONCENTER.COM
MARCH 12, 2020
11th ANNUAL ART & FOOD FESTIVAL / 6:00 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: JOHNSTON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CENTER, 2736 NC-210 HWY SMITHFIELD,NC
The Eleventh Annual Johnston County Art and Food Festival features signature dishes from many local restaurants and artists’ works in several categories vying for awards. All artists who enter artwork will receive a ticket to the event and a Raffle ticket ($50 value). Additional guests may purchase tickets by contacting the Johnston County Arts Council office at 919-738- 9622,
by emailing us at info@jcartscouncil.org, or by contacting any JCAC board member.
MARCH 28, 2020
2ND ANNUAL SPRING WRITERS / 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
LOCATION: SELMA LIONS CLUB, 203 W. OAK ST, SELMA
To help you “Spring into Action,” USA Today best-selling author Susan Schild will lead a session on “Creating Memorable Characters: From the Darling to the Dastardly.” Susan lives in Clayton and has published six books. Her genre/niche is small town romance for women over 40. Also, Arlene S. Bice, author of “Ghosts Along the Border,” and a dozen+ non-fiction books, will lead “Writing Memoirs: Dos/Don’ts/Tips/Advice.” Arlene facilitates memoir writing workshops, leads three writing groups and hosts Poetry in Nature afternoons. She is an award-winning artist who lives in South Hill, Virginia with her psychic cat Mz Lizzie, and drives to Raleigh to attend regular meetings of the Triangle Association for Freelancers. “Cost is $25 per person and seating is limited. For registration form, send an email to jocowriters@gmail.com.”
JOHNSTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
ARTS FOR THE PEOPLE / PEOPLE FOR THE ARTS
Hover over and click on the images above to find out more details about each program
BECOME A DONORAn invitation is extended to everyone who appreciates and supports the arts to become a Donor of the Johnston County Arts Council. Your donation is an essential source of funding. The important reward is the knowledge that your contribution will be used to advance all arts programs in Johnston County. Volunteers are needed to serve in many roles and capacities. Call the JCAC office to find out how you can help to further the arts in Johnston County. Thank You STEPS TO DONATING1. DOWNLOAD THE DONATION FORM LISTED BELOW BY CLICKING ON EITHER THE PDF LINK OR PRINTER ICON
LINK TO PRINTABLE DONATION FORM
jcac_donation_form.pdf 2. FILL OUT form WITH THE DESIRED DONATION AMOUNT ENCLOSED
DONOR LEVELS
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT"The Arts brings people together, whether it is for an art exhibit, a book signing, a theater performance, or a musical concert. The arts are a medium for sharing ideas, celebrations, and the beauty around us. Through the Arts Council, we can expand and enhance the arts experience in our area. Help us to celebrate and support the arts!"
- Judy Boyette 
Johnston County Arts Council is a non-profit charitable organization (Federal ID 56-1089213). The council receives support from local governments, businesses, corporations, foundations and citizens.
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 1-888-830-4989. Visit us online (www.jcartscouncil.org) for more information about our programs, scholarships and grants, upcoming events, and helpful links to area artists and arts organizations 
Above Artwork:
Bolls and Baccer by Loretta Langdon in the collection of Ray Boswell WWW.INFO@JCARTSCOUNCIL.ORG
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