Many times the pathway to leadership is not always clear – especially in the arts. You cannot be what you cannot see. When more people from different backgrounds are represented at the top levels of arts management, young people have recognizable landmarks from their own culture and identity to help create their own career path.…
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Reflecting on the Past & Planning for the Future
This past year many local arts organizations and artists in Wake County continue to overcome challenges, demonstrate resiliency, and deliver unique arts experiences, making our community a vibrant place to live. United Arts is dedicated to helping arts and culture organizations create diverse and inclusive arts events, programs, and services that are accessible and equitable…
Wake County One of Six Host Locations for DIAL Internship
The Diversity in Arts Leadership (DIAL) program is a ten-week, paid internship for undergraduate students from demographic backgrounds underrepresented in arts leadership. For the summer of 2022, the nationwide, competitive selection process will grant internships with organizations based in New York City, New Jersey, Nashville, Boston, Sarasota, and for the first time: Raleigh – Wake County.…
United Arts President Departs & Interim Leader Named
Today is United Arts President Charles Phaneuf’s last day before he leaves to assume the role of Vice President of Strategy with South Arts, a regional organization with a mission of advancing Southern vitality through the arts. The board of directors and staff thank Charles for his leadership during the pandemic which enabled United Arts to pivot and continue the mission of building better communities through support and…
New Trophy Beer to Support Local Artists through United Arts
Our friends at Trophy Brewing, in collaboration with artist Georges Le Chevallier, created a new craft beer – Art Unfiltered - to benefit local artists through our Artist Support Grants. These grants fund professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to create work, improve their business operations, or bring their work to new audiences. Not only did Trophy want to brew a beer that…
Wake County School Board Proclaims Arts ARE Education
We are extremely grateful to the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Board of Education for passing an Arts ARE Education Proclamation at their meeting on September 21, 2021. This proclamation reaffirms the importance of creative instruction in our schools. At the meeting, Edward McFarland (WCPSS Chief Academic Advancement Officer) introduced Enloe High School’s…
United Arts Year in Review
United Arts’ fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30 each year. Thanks to all of our supporters and partners who made this work possible!
Student Arts Night Brings Community Together
The arts create connection and community. That is why United Arts was proud to partner with the Wake County Public School System and Crabtree to present Arts Night on May 6, featuring 2021 Gifts of Gold participants and a pop-up gallery showcasing student artists. More than 100 Wake County students ranging from kindergarteners to high…
Thank You for Making Big Night In for the Arts a HUGE Success
Dear Friends, My heart is still full from Big Night In for the Arts last Thursday! What an amazing outpouring of support for our arts community after what has been an extraordinarily challenging year. It was inspiring to see not just our artists and organizations from Wake County, but all throughout the Triangle, come together for one night! Big Night In for the Arts was…
Virtual Mural Was REAL Fun!
by Lisa McIntosh Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, artists and schools are still finding ways to bring extraordinary arts programming to Wake County students. The Artists in Schools program at United Arts may look and feel different this school year, but the goal is the same: To help schools hire professional teaching artists…