The Orange County Arts Commission is please to announce the recipients of the Operational Support Grant Program. This new program was approved by the Board of County Commissioners in September, 2020, citing a need to support the nonprofit arts industry that contributes $130M annually to the local economy and employs approximately 4,000 residents. “The arts are… Read More →
Monthly Features
Paint it NC Virtual Exhibit Now Open
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 →