Upcoming Events
Christmas Concert featuring violinist Eric Taylor at Vance Senior Center
The Vance County Arts Council invites the community to a special Christmas Concert featuring acclaimed violinist Eric Taylor on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The performance will take place at the Vance Senior Center and is free and open to the public....
Craft Classes! Centerpiece and Other Florals for Seniors and Veterans
The Vance County Arts Council is inviting the community to a festive, hands-on floral program, “Centerpiece and Other Florals,” on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Vance Senior Center. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. and is free to the public. Participants will...
Artist Support Grant and Grassroot Subgrants Upcoming Deadlines, Apply Now!
The Vance County Arts Council is excited to announce two important funding opportunities for local artists and arts organizations. If you are looking to grow in your artistic journey, now is the time to apply! Artist Support Grant Are you an artist in need of...
Vance County Arts council Grassroots Arts Program Subgrants Now Taking Applications for 2025 – 2026
Applications are open and accepted between August 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025 The North Carolina Arts Council’s Arts in Communities team collaborates with arts councils and community arts partners across all 100 counties to develop and maintain innovative arts...
Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County: James Taylor & Billy Joel Tribute, Mother’s Day Celebration, and more!
James & Joel: A Tribute to Great American Songwriters Saturday, April 26 at 7:30pm Tickets Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County presents James & Joel: A Tribute to Great American Songwriters on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in Hanesbrands Theatre. The...
2025 Congressional Art Competition Accepting Submissions, Deadline April 4, 2025
Congressman Don Davis is pleased to announce that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students who live in North Carolina’s First Congressional District. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual event hosted by the Congressional...
Recently Held Events
Leading the Way at the Henderson Christmas Parade
On December 6, 2025, the Vance County Arts Council had the honor of serving as the coordinator for the entire Henderson, NC Christmas Parade. From organizing line-up details to working with community groups, performers, and local organizations, our team helped bring...
Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Free Holiday Concert at McGregor Hall
On November 29, 2025, the Vance County Arts Council kicked off the holiday season with Tidings of Comfort and Joy, a free community concert at McGregor Hall. Families, friends, and neighbors gathered to enjoy an evening of music, celebration, and togetherness as the...
Vance County Arts Council Joins Downtown Henderson Trick-or-Treat
On October 31, 2025, the Vance County Arts Council joined families, businesses, and community groups in downtown Henderson, NC for the annual trick-or-treat event. The streets were filled with superheroes, princesses, ghosts, and giggling goblins as children made...
Make Music Day was June 21, 2024! See you next year!
Board of Directors
Pam Hester – Chairperson
Johnny Watkins – Vice Chairperson
Jo Ann Harris – Treasurer
Ericka Romero – Secretar
Board Members
Patricia Ellis
Suzy Geronimo
Crystal Iwanski
Cynthia Peace
Joan Robinson
Justin Wrenn