who we are
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he Union County Community Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate and celebrate the arts to enhance the quality of life for all people in our community. Our vision is a Union County that embraces the arts as a fundamental part of an enriched and thriving community.
Meet Those Behind Our Mission
Our Mission
The mission of the Union County Community Arts Council began in 1980 by four area business leaders; John Ashcraft, Jim Barnett, Koy Dawkins, and Ben Helms, for the purpose of creating an organization whose mission would enhance the quality of life in Union County. This mission continues today by serving the people of Union County, promoting the arts as an essential component of community life. The council’s roots included the first annual Blooming Arts Festival in downtown Monroe and the development of the Union Symphony Orchestra. Since incorporation, the Union County Community Arts Council has with worked with thousands of volunteers who continue to believe in the cultural arts programs and services to the council.
- increasing the participation in and the awareness and appreciation of the arts
- to serve as a cultural planner and resource agency for the citizens of Union County
- developing programming and services to meet the needs of our community
- providing financial assistance to non-profit arts organizations and individuals and encourage arts in Union County
Board Of Directors
Derek Skinner, President
Huntington National Bank
Dr. Carrie Hoefferle, President-Elect
Wingate University
Matthew Stewart, Treasurer
J.P. Morgan Chase
Ron Hinson, Secretary
Hinson Electric
Michelle Lancaster, Past President
Wingate University
Dr. Paul D’Amico
Atrium Health
Ernest Collins
Community Volunteer
Phillip Faust
Union County Chamber of Commerce
John Huneycutt
Union Power Cooperative
Tracy Price
Artist
Candice Sturdivant
Community Volunteer
Martha Wegner
Duke Energy
Jenna Westbrook, CFRE
Make-A-Wish America
Ex-officio Board Of Directors
Patrick Niland
Union County Government
Dr. Travis Teague
South Piedmont Community College
Mark Watson
City of Monroe