Monthly Features
Down on Copperline: Step It Up & Go
—Article by David Menconi Orange County figures prominently in my new book, Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk – and not just because it’s being published by University of North Carolina Press in Chapel Hill. A lot of… Read More →
Reclaiming Narratives: Soteria Shepperson, Emily Baxter, and the Our Lens, Our Voice Project
—Article by Emilie Menzel Soteria Shepperson and Emily Baxter understand the transformative power of putting language and visibility into action. They’ve both spent their lives helping others speak up and be seen, showing up in particular for justice-impacted communities. Emily is a criminal defense lawyer turned public policy advocate turned activist photographer. She’s also the founder… Read More →
North Carolina CARES for the Arts Grant Program
QUESTIONS? Check out this slideshow or check out this video of our informational meeting! The North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million federal CARES Act funds for arts councils and arts organizations to mitigate business disruptions caused by COVID-19. As a result, the Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC), as the Designated County Partner with the… Read More →
2020-21 Arts Grants Recipients Announced
The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) is pleased to announce recipients of the 2020-21 Grassroots Arts Program and Artist Project Grants. The OCAC awarded thirty-four grants to eighteen artists and fifteen nonprofit organizations totaling $45,033. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on local school systems, Grassroots Arts Program Grants for schools were postponed and will… Read More →