Raleigh, NC – July 14, 2025 – Join us for a morning of networking and celebration of the arts at Coffee & Culture, a vibrant breakfast offering a unique opportunity to connect with fellow community members to promote the power and impact of the arts in our region. This year’s breakfast will feature a performance by Enloe High School’s a cappella choir, Crescenloe, and the presentation of the 2nd annual Wake County Arts Champion Award. This year’s Individual Arts Champion is Al Sturgis of the NC Master Chorale and the Organizational Arts Champion award is being presented to Arts NC State. Coffee & Culture will take place on September 16, 2025, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at Venture Hall in Marbles Kids Museum 

Coffee & Culture aims to honor and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of United Arts grant recipients and to recognize our dedicated sponsors and elected officials who continuously champion the arts in Wake County. This event is more than just a networking opportunity; it is a moment to celebrate the arts at the core of Raleigh and Wake County’s identity and to nurture the relationships that sustain and enrich our cultural community. 

We invite community members from all sectors to join us, fostering connections and taking pride in our cultural assets. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an inspiring morning filled with art, culture, and community spirit. 

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to become a sponsor, please visit unitedarts.org/events/coffee-culture. For any questions, please contact Jenn McEwen at jmcewen@unitedarts.org. 

We look forward to celebrating with you! 

About United Arts  

United Arts is dedicated to building a better Wake County through support and advocacy of the arts. For more than 50 years, United Arts has contributed to the cultural offerings across Wake County through grant programs to artists, arts organizations, and municipalities and through our robust education programs for Wake County students.   

For photos and promotional materials, please contact Lee Posey Pike at lpike@unitedarts.org.   

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