
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.
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.
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
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
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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Information on the
2008 Doug Helms
Memorial Art Show
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2007-08 Arts in Education
Programs and Services
with grant support from
Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities
and
Union County Public Schools