From humble beginnings
Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County reminisces on its history as it celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
Column: Retired Fayetteville firefighter pays tribute to slain fireman
The latest from Columnist Bill Kirby Jr., compiled in his Friday notes.
50 Years of Color
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County celebrated its 50th anniversary June 6 at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden.
Study: Cumberland arts industry generated $72.2 million of economic activity in 2022
A recent study reported that the nonprofit arts industry in 2022 generated $72.2 million in economic activity in Cumberland County.
Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County awards $21,575 in Artist Support Grants
The Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County has awarded $21,575 in funding in 2023 to individual artists for new works and professional development in 2024 as part of the Artist Support Grant …
International Folk Festival
The 45th annual International Folk Festival, hosted by the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County, was held Sept. 22-24 in downtown Fayetteville and at Festival Park.
FTCC Fine Arts Series to bring musical guest artists
Latin music, jazz and a North Carolina composer are part of the Fayetteville Technical Community College Fine Arts Series, which recently won a $5,000 grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County.
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Public Works Exhibition celebrates artwork by community, for community
The PWC Public Works Exhibition is on display through July 22 at the Arts Center, 301 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville, according to a news release. Admission is free.
Robert C. Pinson named president of Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County
Robert C. “Bob” Pinson has been named the new president and CEO of the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County. Pinson has been the interim president of the Arts Council for three years. Before that, he was director of operations for nine years, according to a news release.
Column: Retired major general to deliver Memorial Day address at downtown park
Retired Maj. Gen. Willliam Kirkland is scheduled to deliver the Memorial Day ceremony address at 10 a.m. Monday at Freedom Memorial Park. This will be the 26th consecutive year that Don Talbot, a veteran who developed the park, will direct and produce the ceremony.
Business Notebook: LaVette Alston-Braswell named assistant superintendent of instructional programs
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved the appointment of Lavette Alston-Braswell as assistant superintendentof K-12 instructional programs.
Veterans host exhibit of hand-crafted woodwork by foster kids at Falcon Children’s Home
A team of military veterans skilled in woodworking has partnered with the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County to host the Falcon Children’s Home Woodshop Exhibit that will be on display May 4 through 20, 2023, according to a release from the Arts Council.
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