Local artists shine in Fayetteville’s Public Works Community Art Exhibition
Michael Marcotte never dreamed he’d win a first-place award in an art show. After all, he hadn’t drawn or painted anything in over 20 years. But when knee surgery sidelined him a few years ago, he picked up some colored pencils and started drawing. His fiancée, Tiffany Skimmiehorn, believed in his talent even when he…
Art for All
The Arts Council is moving its annual art installation from early July to October 5, escaping the mid-summer heat and following on the heels of the city’s annual International Folk Festival at the end of September.
How Artists Don’t Starve
When an artist applies for a grant—and if they’re awarded it—they generally receive funding from whatever supporting organization they’ve applied to, and are left to their own devices to fulfill a goal they laid out in their application. The artist is expected to know the ins-and-outs of the application process; to know what makes a…
Creating Space for the Arts
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is taking steps to bolster the city’s arts scene and cultural tourism. Will it be able to serve the needs of local arts organizations? The answer is promising.