This 2024-25 fiscal year was one of continuity and evolution for the North Carolina Arts Foundation. The challenges created by Hurricane Helene’s devastation of western North Carolina, changes in the Foundation’s staff and board leadership, Ben Folds’ return to his hometown of Winston-Salem, organizational developments at the North Carolina Arts Council, and the exceptional generosity of many donors have shaped an eventful and impactful 2024-25.
Read MoreOn September 30, two days after Hurricane Helene devastated our state, the North Carolina Arts Foundation collaborated with Arts North Carolina and the NC Arts Council to create the Arts Disaster Relief Fund for Western North Carolina. Overall, the Arts Foundation received and distributed $970,000 in private sector donations that provided assistance to artists and non-profit arts organizations in 26 counties hit hard by the storm.
Read MoreThe William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust has approved a grant to the North Carolina Arts Foundation for $500,000 on behalf of A+ Schools of North Carolina.
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Blue Cross NC chose the Arts Foundation as one of three charities that contribute to the health and well-being of communities across the state.
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The North Carolina Arts Foundation is excited to announce that The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation has approved a grant of $25,000 to support A+ Schools of North Carolina.
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A+ Schools of North Carolina Receives $3 million in State and Private Funding.
Read MoreKeys for Kids, a charitable initiative established by Ben Folds in partnership with the North Carolina Arts Foundation and the North Carolina Arts Council, is off and running in year two.
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Ben Folds Partners With NC Arts Foundation To Launch “Keys For Kids”, an initiative providing young people In North Carolina with access to keyboards and music lessons.
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The North Carolina Arts Foundation announces the appointment of Wayne Martin as its interim executive director.
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