Union County Community Arts Council

03/13/2026

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Calling all North Carolina artists! Check out fresh opportunities to share your art with the updated Artist Opportunities page at
bit.ly/NCArtistOpportunities

📋 New grant applications
🎭 Open calls for proposals
📚 Professional development programs
➡️ bit.ly/NCArtistOpportunities

Alt text: North Carolina Heritage Award honoree Cornelio Campos with yellow background and text, Artist Opportunities.
Image credit: Zoe van Buren

03/06/2026

🚨 URGENT: PLANTS NEED HOMES 🚨

These sweet babies have been stuck in tiny pots, just waiting for someone to choose them.

They don’t bark.
They don’t bite.
They just need sunlight and a little emotional stability.

August Lily is bringing a whole rescue lineup to East Frank for Adopt-a-Plant Day 🌱

Please. Open your heart. And your windowsill.

03/06/2026

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Now available at Waxhaw Town Hall: "Stewards of Change: Celebrating the Rosenwald Fund in North Carolina", a traveling exhibit on loan from the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission.

On display through March 6, 2026, the exhibit highlights the history of Rosenwald Schools in North Carolina and their role in expanding educational opportunities for rural Black children during the Jim Crow era. It also explores the partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington and the lasting legacy of these historic schools.

Although Waxhaw’s Rosenwald School is no longer standing, its story remains an important part of our community’s history. The display is available for viewing during regular business hours at Town Hall through March 6.

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03/03/2026

Calling All Local Playwrights: New Play Event Set for June 14, 2026

Interested in trying your hand at playwriting or already an accomplished writer? Start writing now or dust off that draft that needs editing. Submit a 10-minute play for an opportunity to have it produced if it is selected for Union County Playmakers’ New Play Event. Performances will be held at the Union County Community Arts Council on Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.m. The submission deadline is May 16, 2026.

Writers ages 15 and older from Union and surrounding counties may submit original work (no adaptations) that has not been previously published or performed and is suitable for general or youth audiences. Submissions may be rejected if they are determined to be inappropriate or if they cannot be produced under the production restrictions of time and space. No more than two scripts per playwright may be submitted.

Playmakers will provide the space for auditions, one technical rehearsal, and performance, and may also provide minimal set pieces. Playmakers will also promote the event, hold auditions, and assist with identifying a director.

Submit online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy27Xvr066IPlyddC0DnAjdTsH5zcvu6WHX_VgNG1hsw2leA/viewform?usp=header

If preferred, scripts may be mailed to:
Attn: Terrie Sloan
P.O. Box 1382
Monroe NC 28111

or emailed directly to:
[email protected]
please include name, phone number, email and zipcode

02/23/2026

Friendly reminder that applications are closing this Friday, February 27 at 5pm. We hope to hear from you soon. Please contact Derek Skinner, Board President via email if you have any further questions!

The UCCAC is Opening Applications for our Executive Director Position!

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as our next Executive Director. They will partner with our Board to craft and implement a forward-thinking vision for the Union County Community Arts Council’s future.

The ideal candidate will build upon our successes, expand our outreach, and guide the UCCAC through the new chapter of growth, change, and innovation. This individual will bring energy, creativity, and strategic leadership to sustain and enhance the UCCAC’s mission of promoting, supporting, and uplifting the arts in Union County. Our new Executive Director will be expected to deepen community engagement, explore new fundraising opportunities, and ensure the continued success of our diverse array of programs and initiatives.

If you are passionate about the arts and ready to direct a vital organization to its next level, we encourage you to apply. Applications will be open until Friday, February 27 at 5pm. Please submit resumes to Derek Skinner, Board President via email at [email protected]