Arts Culture Catawba

08/27/2026

Arts Culture Catawba (ACC) celebrated an exciting year of growth and impact at our 2026 Annual Meeting on August 25, highlighting an impressive range of accomplishments throughout the 2025–2026 fiscal year. We launched new initiatives including Catawba 365 and the Positive Comments Campaign, welcomed Hickory Music Factory as our first-ever Pilot Partner, and awarded an incredible $338,015 in grants and scholarships. Even more exciting, the 2026 United Arts Fund campaign raised $201,734, a 19% increase over the previous year, demonstrating strong community support for the arts. Always a highlight of this event is the announcement of the Volunteer of the Year. The honor for 2026 was awarded to Anita Doran and Andrew Straw.

To review our Annual Report, click here:https://uaccc.s3.amazonaws.com/files/1/2025-2026%20Annual%20Report%20ACC%20(2).pdf

08/27/2026

💃 MOVE TOGETHER: FREE DANCE FOR ADULTS! 💃

Longview residents, this one is for you! ❤️

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly dance and movement class set to popular music. No dance experience is necessary—just come ready to move, have fun, and connect with your community!

📅 September 5
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Centro Latino
151 25th St SW, Hickory, NC

The event is free and open to the public.

🎶 Class taught by Ballet & Performing Arts
🤝 Hosted in partnership with Latino

Come move with us! Everyone deserves a chance to dance. 💃🕺



💃 ¡MOVÁMONOS JUNTOS: BAILE GRATIS PARA ADULTOS! 💃

¡Residentes de Longview, esta actividad es para ustedes! ❤️

Acompáñanos a una divertida clase de baile y movimiento para principiantes, ¡al ritmo de música popular! No necesitas experiencia en baile—solo trae tus ganas de moverte, divertirte y compartir con tu comunidad.

📅 5 de septiembre
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Centro Latino
151 25th St SW, Hickory, NC

El evento es gratis y abierto al público, pero la clase está principalmente dirigida a los residentes de Longview.

🎶 Clase impartida por Ballet & Performing Arts
🤝 En colaboración con Latino

¡Ven a moverte con nosotros! 💃🕺

Looking for social connection? Adults are invited to Move Together in this free basic dance and movement class set to popular music! Join us on September 5th from 10am-12pm at Centro Latino (151 25th St SW Hickory, NC) for this fun event taught by the Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts and presented in partnership with Centro Latino and Arts Culture Catawba

08/21/2026

📢We need your input!

Email from Arts Culture Catawba Know. Go. Grow. Please take 5 minutes to let us know what would be helpful for you by completing this survey. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR ANNUAL MEETING ON AUGUST 25TH!

08/13/2026

We had a wonderful morning at our annual President's Breakfast, bringing together the Executive Directors and Board Presidents of our Funded Affiliates, along with our newest Pilot Partner, for a morning of connection and collaboration.

This gathering is a chance to put faces to names, celebrate the work happening across our community and reaffirm the incredible alliance that makes Catawba County's arts and culture scene so strong.

Our Funded Affiliates:

Catawba Science Center
Green Room Community Theatre
Hickory Choral Society
Hickory Community Theatre
Hickory Landmarks Society
Hickory Museum of Art
Historical Association of Catawba County
Western Piedmont Symphony
And a warm welcome to our newest Pilot Partner: Hickory Music Factory

Thank you to all of these incredible leaders for the work they do every day for arts and culture in Catawba County!

And to our United Arts Fund donors, please know that none of this happens without you. Your generosity helps make the work of these organizations possible and we are grateful for your support.

Want to learn more or make a gift to the United Arts Fund? Visit [artscatawba.org] to explore or donate today.

08/13/2026

Know. Go. Grow. The latest from Arts Culture Catawba and Catawba 365.

Email from Arts Culture Catawba Know. Go. Grow. If you'd like to support these organizations thorugh the United Arts Fund, click the button below. DONATE TO THE UNITED ARTS FUND HERE MARK YOUR CALENDA

08/12/2026

Big congratulations to Corning Incorporated on 175 years! 🎉

We're honored that Arts Culture Catawba was recognized as part of Corning's Legacy in Action 175th Anniversary Community Partner Recognition Event, alongside some incredible fellow cultural organizations in our community. Corning's support helped fund our professional development series this year, and we're grateful for their continued investment in arts and culture across Catawba County.

Shoutout to our fellow honorees:
🔬 Catawba Science Center
🎭 The Green Room Community Theatre
🏛️ Hart Square
🖼️ Hickory Museum of Art
🚂 Newton Depot
🎻 Western Piedmont Symphony

Thank you, Corning, for believing in the power of arts and culture to enrich our community. Here's to 175 years — and many more! 🥂

08/07/2026

🎉 Don't miss our Annual Meeting on Aug 25!
register here: https://conta.cc/45frKrt

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08/02/2026

08/01/2026

Arts Culture Catawba is looking for artists to exhibit in 2027-2028! Artists chosen will:

🖼 Have their work on display for 3 months
🍓Be welcomed with a reception
📣Be promoted on our social media and newsletter
🎤Be able to speak about their work at the reception

07/30/2026

The latest from Arts Culture Catawba and Catawba 365! 👀

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