scholarships / grants and other assistance
| scholarships |
April 11 - December 31 2008
Bob Ray Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship has been established in memory of artist Bob Ray, who died in an automobile accident September 10th, 2007. Former Students Andrew Campbell, Betty Pauley, Mary Kay Collins, Grace Aiken and others created scholarships to offset the cost of art classes and supplies for deserving students of all ages. Contributions are being accepted by the Harnett County Arts Council in memory of Bob Ray. Send contributions to:
Bob Ray Memorial Scholarship
c/o Harnett County Arts Council
P.O. Box 1364
Lillington, NC 27546
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| grants - grassroots arts program |
January 1 - December 31 2008
Grass Roots Arts Funds Announced
The amount granted to non-profit organizations for Arts programming by the Harnett Arts Council
2006 - 2007 24,940.00
2007 - 2008 25,129.60
Recipients:
Harnett County Public Library – Lillington
Coats Public Library
Dunn Public Library
Harnett Regional Theatre – Dunn
Gentry Primary School – Erwin
Campbell University Department of Theatre Arts
South Harnett Elementary – Bunnlevel
Erwin Elementary
Harnett Central High School Choir
C4- Campbell Children’s Choir Camp
Henley Roberts
Angier Elementary
Angier Public Library
Anderson Creek Library
Lillington Shawtown Elementary
Coats Erwin Middle School
Coats Erwin Middle School Band
North Harnett Primary – Angier
Dunn Woman’s Club
Harnett County Coharie Indian Association - Dunn
Buies Creek Elementary
Benhaven Elementary – Olivia
Coats Museum
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| publicity and promotion |
Publicity/Promotion
The Harnett County Arts Council publicizes any cultural event held in Harnett County. In addition, the arts council will offer assistance to organizations and artists in writing press releases for their arts-related events. For more information, contact us.
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| events calendar |
Events Calendar
As a service to the Harnett County community, an Up-to-date culture-related events calendar is maintained on this website. The calendar will be available free-of-charge for any arts-related project or event occurring within Harnett County, regardless of membership or grant applicant status. For more information, please see our events calendar.
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| artist directory |
Artist Directory
An up-to-date listing of Harnett County artists' names and contact information, available to the public, is included on our website. The directory is intended to be used as a reference tool for local schools, individual artists, and citizens of Harnett County. Local schools may use the directory for their artists-in-schools programming. Citizens may use the directory for finding local artists and their artworks. Individual artists may use the directory to market their art. For more information, please see our artists.
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| newsletter |
Newsletter
The arts council produces a quarterly publication detailing events, news, new members and spotlight interviews with local artists/organizations. This publication is sent to all members.
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| facilitator services |
Facilitator Services
The Harnett County Arts Council facilitates the partnering of artists and organizations offering arts programming. For more information, please contact us.
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