Art lives
here.
Making a positive impact through the arts by serving students, supporting artists, and expanding cultural access across Union County.
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Save the Date
Monroe Art Walk — October 9 & 10
Save the date! The 19th annual Downtown Monroe Art Walk returns October 9–10 with two new galleries — a bi-annual exhibition of oil and acrylic paintings, mixed media, sculpture, pottery, and more throughout Historic Downtown Monroe.
NC Arts Council Grant
Grassroots Arts Program Grant
Applications are now open for the Grassroots Arts Program grant, supporting local nonprofits, government entities, and education groups planning arts or cultural projects in Union County. Apply by October 15.
America 250
Celebrating Our America the Beautiful Contest Winners
Union County honored the winners of the "America the Beautiful" student art contest, presented in partnership with the Union County Community Arts Council, at the July 20 Board of Commissioners meeting.
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We champion art as civic infrastructure — for imagination, equity, and collective joy.
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Supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
With Gratitude to Our Individual & Family Donors
- Ben & Carol Williams
- Tony Wright
- Mike Baucom
- Paul D'Amico
- Wesley Faulk
- Billy Norwood
- Marc Gustafson
- Tracy Price
- Robert Forquer
- Denise White
- George Howard
- Horner Family
- Monroe Civitan Club
- Mike Lee
- Robald Brown
- John Faulk
- Margaret Pigg
- David Rogers
- Candice Sturdivant
- Zandi Watts
- Caroline Hoefferle
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