ARTS Day 2026
Updated: May 18
Image Credit: Arts North Carolina
The Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County is proud to be a Champion Sponsor of ARTS Day 2026! The Arts Council staff spent two days in Raleigh for the annual conference as well as to meet with members of state congress to advocate for the arts across North Carolina.
Coordinated by Arts North Carolina, ARTS Day is a gathering of artists and arts leaders from across the state to convene as peers and prepare for action, then meet with their elected representatives at the NC General Assembly to deliver a message about the arts that is simple, inclusive, and positive.
Image Credit: Arts North Carolina
This year's legislative priorities are as follows:
Pass S849 to Stop Dishonest Ticket Resale Practices
Ensure K–5 Arts Education Funding is Used as Intended
Fix the Grassroots Arts Program Funding Formula
Unlock a $500k Match in Private Foundation Funding with a $500k Recurring Allocation for A+ Schools of North Carolina
Include Arts and Creative Business in Western NC Recovery
Close the $6M Gap in NC Arts Council General Grants Funding
Click here for more details on the 2026 Legislative Priorities.
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