The Johnston County Arts Council is kicking off their 2008-09 membership drive. Founded in 1972, the Johnston County Arts Council (JCAC) is a private, non-profit granting and services organization dedicated to providing quality arts opportunities for all Johnston County residents.
In the past 36 years, the Johnston County Arts Council has brought enrichment to Johnston County residents through the Artists-in-the-Schools program, the Grassroots Arts Program, the Music for the Lunch Bunch series, the Regional Artist Program and student art exhibits, recently relocated to the hallway connecting the main lobby to the Women’s Pavilion at the Johnston Medical Center.
The Johnston County Arts Council is beginning its most ambitious and extensive program in the organization’s 36-year history by hosting The Big Read-Johnston County in February 2009. Johnston County is one of 208 communities nationwide to receive a grant to host The Big Read from September 2008-June 2009. The Big Read in Johnston County will focus on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Activities will take place from January 31-February 28, 2009. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
The Johnston County Arts Council depends on its members to fund these vital programs. Last year over 150 Arts Council members gave over $7,800, above the organization’s membership goal. Due to success of the membership drive last year, the goal this year has been set at 200 members giving $9,000. To become a member of the Johnston County Arts Council and an advocate for the arts in Johnston County, please contact Zilphia Adcock, Interim Executive Director of the Johnston County Arts Council at 919-553-1930.
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Thanks for posting. We found out today that the State has cut our Grassroots funds (which means we'll have to cut our Grant funds), so every little bit helps!
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