Looking back on 2022, United Arts has much to be grateful for this year. Thanks to our partnerships with Wake County, Wake schools, Wake municipalities, the NC Arts Council, individual and corporate supporters, and so many more, we were able to: Facilitate 10-week paid internships for five undergraduate students from backgrounds underrepresented in arts leadership Create new…
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How to Have an Art-Full Holiday
Many of our grantees want to get you into the holiday spirit! Check out some of the events coming up in December! Raleigh Little Theatre’s Cinderella, 12/2-18 Cary-Apex Youth Choir’s Sing & Rejoice, 12/3 ARTS Wake Forest’s Holiday Artisans Market, 12/3 Justice Theater Project’s Black Nativity, 12/10 Garner Performing Arts Center’s Neuse River Big Band Holiday Concert, 12/10 Concert Singers of…
More »New Rocking Musical Added to Artists in Schools
Half gazelle, half elephant and 100% rockstar, Giselle la Trent the Gazellephant teaches students friendship, acceptance, and the importance of following your dreams. Through catchy songs, over-the-top personalities, and clever dialogue, this children’s musical from Aggregate Theatre based in Raleigh is a wonderful addition to our Artists in Schools (AIS) program. United Arts got a…
More »New Grant Program Invests in Community Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2022 United Arts is pleased to announce the investment of $144,435 for 16 Community Spotlight Project Grants across Wake County. This new grant opportunity for non-profit arts and cultural organizations supports innovative projects that feature or are led by historically underrepresented communities. United Arts is dedicated to helping these arts…
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Mission Support Grants Awarded to 40 Arts Organizations
Mission Support Grants Awarded to 40 Arts Organizations
United Arts is pleased to announce the investment of $624,000 in grants to 40 arts organizations across Wake County for 2022-23. United Arts is dedicated to helping these arts and culture organizations create diverse and inclusive art events, programs, and services for all Wake County residents. Complete list of the 2022-23 Mission Support Grantees United Arts Mission Support Grants…
More »Wheels on the Bus Applications Accepted on Rolling Basis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2022 The Wheels on the Bus are going round and round once again this school year! A fund to bring Wake County students to area arts and cultural destinations! The Wheels on the Bus Fund covers transportation costs for one grade level per school annually at Wake County public elementary schools…
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