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28922
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Wayne Martin, folk life director at the North Carolina Arts Council, explained how traditional arts are an integral part of the culture of North Carolina and can contribute to a wealth of opportunities in cultural tourism. If done well, heritage tourism spurs economic development and helps preserve cultural traditions at the same time.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 12 Issue 2, Winter 1998, p3, por
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28923
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North Carolina has many strong school arts programs, often aided by school-community partnerships. Under the North Carolina Basic Education Program, public schools strive to offer a comprehensive arts education for students taught by certified arts teachers.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 12 Issue 2, Winter 1998, p6
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28924
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Fred Chappell was selected in December by Governor Hunt to be North Carolina’s poet laureate, the state’s highest literary honor. Chappell teaches at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and has written a dozen books of verse, two volumes of stories, one of literary criticism and seven novels.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 12 Issue 2, Winter 1998, p7, por
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28925
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Three North Carolina artists have used their work to shine a light on change and its effect on our culture. The artists focused on the subjects of a furniture plant closing, construction of an interstate highway, and war.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 13 Issue 1, Fall 1998, p1-3, il, por
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28926
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Arts organizations have created memorable programs in recognition of the growing Latino community in North Carolina. Three of those programs are Craven County’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, the Hiddenite Center’s annual arts festival in Alexander County, and La Fiesta de Latina in Asheville.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 13 Issue 1, Fall 1998, p4-5, por
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28927
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Arts organizations in North Carolina offer numerous events in the summer. Three of these events include the American Dance Festival in Durham, classes at the Penland School of Crafts, and the outdoor production of The Lost Colony in Manteo.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 13 Issue 1, Fall 1998, p6-7, por
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28915
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North Carolina Arts Council became an official state agency on April 11, 1967, and unprecedented growth in the arts began. Executive Director Mary Regan discusses how the arts have changed over the past thirty years. Many of the changes have related to organization development, government support, culture, and community collaboration.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 12 Issue 1, Fall 1997, p2-3, il
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28917
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The North Carolina Arts Council is leading an economic development and cultural preservation initiative for western North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Heritage Trail will serve communities that want to highlight their own cultural heritage as an economic development strategy. By focusing on the region’s most compelling stories, communities can attract tourists to experience distinct traditions.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 12 Issue 1, Fall 1997, p4, il, por
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28918
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The North Carolina Arts Council is part of a seven-state consortium collaborating on the development and tour of an exhibition of contemporary Mexican visual artists. Mexico Now: Point of Departure acknowledges and honors the growing population of Mexican-Americans living in the state.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 12 Issue 1, Fall 1997, p5, por
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28919
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An event called “When Visions Collide: A Seminar on Ethics as Tools for Resolving Issues in the Arts” was held in Raleigh last week. Speakers at the event discussed various ethical conflicts and dilemmas that occur in the arts.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 12 Issue 1, Fall 1997, p6
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28920
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The Art for Public Spaces Bill was introduced in the North Carolina Senate in mid-march. The bill calls for one-percent of the construction costs for new and remodeled state properties to be used for art. While modifications were made in the new legislation to make the program stronger, valuable and effective elements in the former Artworks for State Buildings Program were left intact.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 12 Issue 1, Fall 1997, p7, il
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28921
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The Grassroots Arts Program was established in 1977 to insure money for each North Carolina County, linking money for the arts to community development and placing decision-making on the local level. The program became a model for community arts development in the United States.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 12 Issue 1, Fall 1997, p8, por
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28912
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William Grant Still was the most celebrated African American classical composer in the United States, and had a profound influence on musicians. In honor of his one-hundredth birthday, arts organizations throughout North Carolina are celebrating Still and his music. The Eastern Music Festival featured lectures and performances of Still’s works.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 11 Issue 1, Summer/Fall 1995, p1-3, por
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28907
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The North Carolina Arts Council is working with schools and community groups to connect art, science and the environment. Artists are also conducting workshops for teachers in rural areas to develop curriculum that incorporates hands-on arts and new methods of teaching.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 10 Issue 1, Summer/Fall 1994, p1-3, por
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28908
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In late 1993, Governor James Hunt made his first North Carolina Arts Council Board appointments of his new administration. Members of the Board have a diverse background in the arts, including expertise in Native American culture, education and outreach, folk life, dance, visual arts, and music.
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NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 10 Issue 1, Summer/Fall 1994, p4-11, por