Caswell Council for the Arts

05/11/2026

A brief moment of eavesdropping…

As I was walking into the Yanceyville post office this morning, I overheard two ladies (one black, one white) having a friendly discussion on how each of them was related to one of the people featured on the Before Us mural across the street.

Details of the conversation…not important. What I found most interesting is that the mural sparked a friendly conversation between two people who seemed happy to share how they were related to someone featured in the mural and then shared how they were connected to other people they jointly knew.

I went inside the building with a big smile on my face and looked to the heavens in gratitude silently saying, “public art did that!” 😀🤗

Karen

04/25/2026

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

Image credit: Zoe van Buren

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

Image credit: Zoe van Buren

04/23/2026

Local artists! Heads up!

North Carolina artists: Get ready to apply!

The North Carolina Artists Exhibition, the largest annual all-media juried exhibition in North Carolina, returns for its 62nd year.

This juried exhibition offers North Carolina artists an opportunity to present their artwork before a renowned art professional, art aficionados, and potential buyers. In its over 60-year history, thousands of North Carolina artists' creative work has been celebrated in the North Carolina community. We will be sharing additional information about this year's juror and exhibition location soon.

Applications open on Call for Entry (CaFE) on May 1, 2026. We encourage visual artists working in any medium and any style to apply!

04/06/2026

Big news! Caswell Arts is going mobile!

​We are currently in the process of transitioning to a new physical home. While we search for the perfect space to continue our work, our team is officially working remotely.

​We want to assure our wonderful supporters, artists, and partners: We aren't going anywhere! This is just a short-term hiccup in our physical location, but our programming, vision, and commitment to the arts in our community remain stronger than ever.

​All scheduled events and programs are moving forward as planned. We’re still here, still working, and still dedicated to bringing art to life—just from a few different desks for the moment.

​Thank you for your continued support as we find the right next spot for our gallery and offices. Stay tuned for updates!

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04/03/2026

Why the World Needs You Art

Making art isn’t self-indulgent — it’s an essential, radical act of creation, says writer Amie McNee. She explores the importance of having a creative practi...

03/31/2026

EVERYONE is an artist!

03/05/2026

Amazing opportunity for our artists!

Your work deserves to be seen.

South Arts’ Southern Prize & State Fellowships shine a spotlight on the incredible talent of the South.

This Visual Arts cycle will award $80,000 in total prizes to nine outstanding artists across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Beyond the awards, selected artists receive regional recognition, inclusion in a region-wide touring exhibition, and expanded visibility across the South.

Key Dates:
• Fee-Waiver Request Deadline: March 11, 2026
• Application Deadline: March 18, 2026
Seize the moment. Apply now.
🔗 southarts.org/grants-opportunities
South Arts

Artwork: "Dont Think Im Not" by Fahamu Pecou, 2020 Georgia Fellow

02/26/2026

BYHS seniors, Apply now!

BYHS Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Are you heading to college for an arts-related degree? The H. Lee Fowlkes Scholarship (the Caswell Arts scholarship fund) wants to invest in your future!

Who: Bartlett Yancey High School Seniors

Focus: Arts-related majors

When: Applications open January 1, 2026 through March 1, 2026

Don't miss out on this opportunity to help fund your education. Check out the The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region 's website to create an account and begin your application

https://www.cfdrr.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship/

02/23/2026

We are so proud to share that the Smithsonian Folklife Magazine is featuring Yanceyville's mural, "Before Us"!
​This stunning work by artist Jason Turner honors the legends who shaped Caswell County—from education pioneers and world-renowned artists to trailblazing midwives and local heroes.
​Our community’s heritage is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. Read the full story behind this "hard-won triumph" and the people who inspired it here:
​🔗 https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/uplift-yanceyville-north-carolina-mural
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Painted by artist Jason Turner, “Before Us” depicts four important figures in local history.

02/17/2026

Congratulations to Chris Miles of the band Newlina! Chris was awarded an artist support grant by North Carolina Arts Council! Way to go, Chris!

Chris and Newlina have gained quite a following, thanks to their great music and the community!

Let's keep supporting local artists!

Photo of Chris teaching a hip hop class to Caswell youth at Gunn Memorial Library.

01/28/2026

Caswell Arts will be closed today, January 28.