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United Arts Council

Connecting Wake County
Through the Arts

We envision a future where creativity and innovation are nurtured, where art and artists flourish, and where the arts are celebrated as an integral part of our cultural fabric.

Together, we make art happen across Wake County.

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The nonprofit arts and culture industry in Wake County generated $543 million in economic activity.

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Artists

Artists

Find out ways that United Arts supports local artists
Arts Organizations

Arts Organizations

See how we support nonprofit arts organizations across Wake County
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Schools

Check out how we support Wake County public schools and educators
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Towns

Check out our programs that support Wake County municipalities

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United Arts Presents Wake On Stage!

United Arts Presents Wake On Stage!

March 30, 2026

WAKE COUNTY, NC — United Arts Wake County invites the community to Wake on Stage!, a fun, high-energy celebration of the arts taking place o…
Nov 6

Artspace First Fridays

5:00 pm–10:00 pm

Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio artists.
Nov 6

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

7:30 pm–10:00 pm

Two minor characters from Hamlet suddenly find themselves at the center of one of theatre’s funniest and imaginative comedies and Stoppard’s…

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