The roles of the Orange County Arts Commission include the following:
- Serve as the N.C. Arts Council Designated County Partner for Orange County.
- Manage state Grassroots Arts Program funds, as well as county arts grants funds, through an annual grants cycle for artists, schools and nonprofit organizations creating high-quality, diverse, cultural programs and projects in Orange County.
- Manage emergency relief efforts for the arts community, including fundraising, federal/state grants management, information disbursement, and advocacy.
- Promote artists and arts happenings through our website monthly e-news, social media (@OCNCarts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) as well as traditional media sources.
- Participate in several Triangle-wide arts programs including the Piedmont Laureate Program, the U.S. 4th Congressional District High School Art Competition, and Durham Arts Council Emerging Artists Program.
- Initiate and facilitate public art throughout Orange County.
- Serve as the primary advocate for the arts in Orange County, making sure our community, elected officials and community leaders understand the critical and significant role the arts play in our economy, community and schools.
- Serve as a source of information for local agencies and organizations regarding all areas of arts administration, including programming, fundraising and marketing.
- Help provide physical space for the arts through our partnership with the Eno River Mill in Hillsborough.
- Connect the creative community through special events and happenings.
- Provide resources (training, money, promotion) to artists and arts organizations in Orange County.