Record #:

34462

Author(s):

Porter-Rockwell, Brenda

Abstract:

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources launched a program called the smART Initiative as a way to promote local artists around the region through funding from grants. They hope this will help boost the economy by bringing in more creative individuals and businesses, providing jobs, and increasing production of goods and services.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 62 Issue 5, May 2012, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

Art and state; Arts--Endowments; North Carolina Arts Council

Record #:

2264

Author(s):

Ariail, Kate Dobbs

Abstract:

New legislators have brought a different philosophy of the arts to the 1995 General Assembly, pushing cuts in personnel and program funding and requiring artists receiving grant money to sign contracts stating that they will not create \"obscene\" works.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 15, Apr 1995, p14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Art and state

Record #:

28878

Author(s):

Bass, Garnet

Abstract:

The board chairmen of North Carolina’s three major arts organizations are Gordon Hanes of the North Carolina Museum of Art, Margery Johnson of the North Carolina Symphony, and Michael Newman of the North Carolina Arts Council. They talk about reaching out to school children, rural communities, the governor, and the legislature.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 3 Issue 1, Nov 1986, p6-7, por

Subject(s):

Arts--North Carolina; Art and state

Record #:

28899

Author(s):

Perkins, David S.

Abstract:

According to a survey by the North Carolina Arts Council, local tax dollars to arts councils has increased. The increase can be attributed to promoting arts in terms that relate to economic development and state interest.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 7 Issue 1, Fall 1990, p1-3, por

Subject(s):

Arts--Finance; Art and state

Record #:

28859

Author(s):

Ehle, John

Abstract:

John Ehle is identified with the start of the North Carolina School of Arts, and recently published his latest novel, Last One Home. Ehle discusses the future of North Carolina’s arts and its role in society.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Sept 1985, p3, por

Subject(s):

Art and society; Art and state; Novelists--North Carolina

Record #:

28888

Author(s):

Cook, Mary I.

Abstract:

The North Carolina Arts Council’s Touring Program makes music, theatre, and dance accessible to all state citizens. The program tours throughout the state and offers diverse performances in communities and schools.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 4 Issue 1, Jan 1988, p6, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina Arts Council; Performing arts; Art and state

Record #:

3132

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

Dislike from some public segments and some legislators of two early works in the Art Works for State Buildings Program led to its repeal in 1995. The two works were The Education Wall and The Spiraling Sound Axis, both part of buildings in Raleigh.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 4, Nov 1996, p8-13, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Art and state; Art Works for North Carolina State Buildings Program

Record #:

28857

Author(s):

McLean, Don

Abstract:

The arts in North Carolina play a major role in the success of the state’s third leading industry, tourism. Cultural tourism has attracted visitors to museums, festivals, outdoor dramas, fairs, and various cultural events.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 1 Issue 4, June 1985, p2-3, il, por

Subject(s):

Tourism--North Carolina; Art and state