ORGANIZATION PROFILE

Founded in 1972, Johnston County Arts Council (JCAC) is a private, non-profit granting and services organization dedicated to providing quality arts opportunities for all Johnston County residents. Led by a volunteer Board of Directors, JCAC provides financial assistance and services to local artists and nonprofit arts and service organizations for artistic activities benefiting the residents of Johnston County.

As a link between artists, arts and service organizations, the school system and the community, the Arts Council administers grants, provides services and develops projects in partnership with a variety of local organizations to stimulate community interest in the arts and support a climate in which the arts can thrive.

As a service to the 167,000 people of Johnston County, the Arts Council:

Enhances the quality of education in our schools through the Artists-in-the-Schools program
 Funds arts programs and projects throughout the county
 Promotes local artists and arts activities available to the public
 Provides key resources like the local artist referral database and JCAC website
 Serves as a key resource in making Johnston County a good place to live, work and raise a family