PROGRAMS

GRASS ROOTS

Johnston County Arts Council administers the selection and awarding of Grassroots Arts Grants to local arts groups and non-profit organizations in support of projects that will culturally enrich local residents .

REGIONAL ARTIST GRANTS

The regional artist program awards grants ($200 - $1500) to local emerging and professional artists in all disciplines who are in need of financial support to pursue projects beneficial to their development as professional artists

SCHOLARSHIPS

JCAC recognizes the importance of nurturing the creative spirit and supporting opportunities for young artists to pursue careers in the arts. In partnership with Johnston Community College, JCAC awards scholarships annually to assist local students studying in the arts field

ARTISTS-IN-THE-SCHOOLS

A program that supports the placement of professional artist into the classrooms, grades k-12, for curriculum based performances, workshops and residencies in the genres of music, dance, writing, theater, visual arts, story telling, and multi-disciplinary arts.

MUSIC FOR THE lunch bunch

Since 1985, Music for the Lunch Bunch has provided a series of free summer concerts held every Wednesday. Each concert begins at 12:15 PM. featuring local artists performing a variety of music.

JOHNSTON HEALTH ART EXHIBIT

The Johnston County Arts Council, in partnership with Johnston Health and local adult and student artists, provide exhibits for Johnston Health facilities. Since its inception in 1996, this groundbreaking program has provided a venue for public display, while offering patients, parents, hospital staff, and visitors the opportunity to experience the healing power of art.

LITERARY ARTS

The Johnston County Writers Group will begin meeting the second Thursday of every month, from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Open to the public. For more information, find our group on Facebook and Meetup.com or contact jocowriters@gmail.com

VISUAL ARTS

If you're shopping at the pottery or eating at Cracker Barrel during Chamber business hours feel free to come over to the chamber and take a look at the artworks of Peggy Wickham. The works are currently on display in the large conference room at the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce and the Texan Steakhouse in Smithfield. Check out the events calendar below the performance section for more details!

PERFORMING ARTS

Click on each button to get more information about the various theater groups.

NEUSE LITTLE THEATRE

AVA GARDNER MUSEUM

Carolina Youth Theatre

SPRING 2020 - THEATER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Registration is now open for spring theater classes and workshops! Carolina Youth Theatre is pleased to offer educational programming that gives students the opportunity to explore theater for the first time or to continue to enhance performance skills. To register or learn more about CYT's spring classes visit https://www.carolinayouththeatre.com/classes--workshops.html

SUMMER CAMP 2020 - BACKSTAGE PASS & STAGE RIGHT
Mark your calendars! CYT’s popular summer camps for elementary and middle school students will open for registration on March 9, 2020 @ 9am. Visit www.carolinayouththeatre.com for more information.