Arts Council of Fayetteville

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of School to all Cumberland County students, teachers, and staff!

We are so excited for another year of bringing incredible teaching artists into local classrooms.

Through our Artists in Schools program, we provide impactful arts integration to CCS schools at a reduced cost—or completely free!

Ask your school if they're taking advantage of this opportunity!

Click here to learn more about Artists in Schools: www.TheArtsCouncil.com/artists-in-schools

08/21/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens between exhibitions?

It looks a little something like this: our Facilities Manager, Chris, patching and prepping so we have a clean slate after every show.

Fresh walls mean a fresh show is right around the corner!

Mark your calendars for September 4th as we host the opening reception our next exhibit “Celebration of Sapphire: Mail Art from Around The World”

Come for the fresh walls, stay for the new art! 📬🖼️🌎

08/20/2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS: 2-4-6 Exhibit RFP 🎨

Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026

Are you ready to transform the Arts Center gallery?

We’re seeking regional visual artists to design four unique, immersive installations!

Selected artists will craft a central theme that bridges their visual artwork with 2 thematic words and 6 musical tracks to create a unified narrative experience for gallery visitors.

Who Should Apply?
- Visual artists residing in Southeast North Carolina
- Priority consideration given to artists in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland counties

Selection Criteria:
- Artistic excellence & merit
- Strength of curatorial vision
- Potential for regional career growth

Apply now to be one of the four featured artists!

Click the link in our bio to read the full RFP and submit your proposal! 🔗

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08/17/2026

Calling all Fayetteville Famous!

Are you a city official, teacher, musician, business owner, community leader, annual sponsor (👀), or just someone who loves Downtown Fayetteville? We’re looking for a few good people who are willing to get DUNKED!

As part of our 4th Friday Dunk & Funk Fundraiser (August 28), we’re putting some familiar Fayetteville faces in the dunk tank, and we want YOU on the list!

Think you can take the splash? Think your coworkers, friends, or fans would love to see you take the plunge? Let’s make it happen!

Get on the list! Email [email protected]

08/13/2026

Our last Creative Summer School session is this Saturday!

Just us as we discuss managing grant funds, understanding basic tax considerations for artists, and building practical budgets for creative projects.

This session is FREE and open to the public.

To register, email Kashia Knight ([email protected])

08/12/2026

We have some complimentary tickets for today’s Woodpeckers game spread around our gallery 👀⚾️

The Arts Council is the featured nonprofit for this evening’s game and will have a tent on the concourse at Segra Stadium.

Bonus: You get a double header tonight!

The Woodpeckers will complete yesterday’s postponed game first, followed by tonight’s scheduled game - that’s two games for the price of zero.

Swing by the gallery and look for a set of tickets before they’re gone!

First come, first serve.

Check out “Paradox of the Observer” by Hannah Krieger while you’re here 👀

08/05/2026

Looking for Thursday night plans?

Join us tomorrow at 6PM for our next Art After Hours!

Explore "Paradox of the Observer," featuring work by cartoonist and Southeastern Artist in Residence, Hannah Krieger.

Hannah will host a journal comics workshop right in the gallery during the event—no materials or artistic experience required!

Grab a drink at one of the restaurants in the Social District, bring a friend, and come hang out with us.

🗓️ When: August 6th | 6PM
📍 Where: 301 Hay Street
🎟️ Cost: FREE & OPEN to the public!

07/31/2026

Have you experienced "Paradox of the Observer" yet? 👀

Make weekend plans to come see this incredible work by Southeastern Artist in Residence, Hannah Krieger.

Take some time to design your own zine while you're here! 📘 ✂🖍

On display through August 16th

Weekend gallery hours:

- Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
- Sunday: 2pm - 6pm

Image Credit: Raul Rubiera

07/31/2026

Join us tomorrow at 11am for our next Creative Summer School session as we discuss grant writing best practices!

We'll share everything you need to know to make sure you're submitting competitive proposals.

This and all Creative Summer Sessions are FREE TO ATTEND.

To RSVP, email Kashia Knight:
[email protected]

📍 ArtsXL (214 Burgess Street)

⏰ August 1, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

07/30/2026