The Union County Community Arts Council

The Union County Community Arts Council serves citizens, artists and arts organizations throughout Union County, North Carolina. The Council has been a leading force in the development and promotion of the arts and arts education throughout its existence. For more information about the programs and purpose of the Arts Council, contact us at (704) 283-2784 or email uccac@aol.com.

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Mission of the Organization

The mission of the Union County Community Arts Council is to serve the people of Union County by promoting the arts as an essential component of community life.

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ART MATTERS IN OUR SCHOOLS…

Bridges and Boundaries

Connecting Communities Through the Arts

Student Photography Project

With grant funds from the Foundation for the Carolinas, the Union County Community Arts Council commends East Union Middle School and Porter Ridge Middle School for their participation in “Bridges and Boundaries:  Connecting Communities Through the Arts”.  The photograph and essay project addressed the issue of connecting and bridging cultural boundaries through exploration of individual identities.

Over 90 students participated with artist in residence, Tunde Afolayan.  Students joined in discussion of stereotypes, race, culture and identity and writing essays.  After each student received a disposable camera, they were instructed in subject matter and content and encouraged to take photographs of family life, sports, church, friends and cultural traditions.

Each student had one photo selected for exhibit.  “Bridges and Boundaries:  Connecting Communities Through the Arts” is currently on exhibit at East Union and Porter Ridge Middle Schools.  The exhibit will be on public display at the Union County Community Arts Council gallery in May.

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Congratulations to the artist winners of the

2007 Doug Helms Memorial Art Show:

Jeff Botz

Best of Show - Photography

Andy Smith

Potter's House Award -Pottery/Raku

Pat Bowers

Best of Category - Mixed Media

Jewel Baldwin

Best of Category - Watercolor

Olid Garcia

Best of Category - Glass

Laurie Sullivan

Best of Category - Pastel

Jeff Rakyta

Best of Category - Photography

Bill Meacham

Best of Category - Oil

Marilyn Hartness

Best of Category - Metal and Stone

Linda Stegall

Best of Category - Fabric/Craft 2

Honorable Mentions:

Douglas Wighton

Ronda Morris

Andy Smith

Margaret James

Patricia Raible

Chris Hill

Olid Garcia

Linda Stegall

Carol Benston

 

The Doug Helms Memorial Art Show is dedicated to the memory of Doug Helms and in recognition of his contributions to the cultural arts in Union County.  Helms is remembered as a skillful artist, a dedicated teacher and a constant advocate of the arts.

 

  See details for information on awards and prizes.

For more information contact
Union County Community Arts Council
(704) 283-2784
uccac@aol.com

© 2007 Union County Community Arts Council

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2008 Doug Helms
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