History & Organizational Structure
The Arts Council of Lincoln County was established in 1971 as a non-profit advocate for making arts accessible to all of Lincoln County residents. This non-profit organization provides exhibition opportunities for area artists and art education for our youth and adults. Due to gracious individual and corporate benefactors, most exhibits and events are free to the public. Classes and camps are offered for a small fee which covers tuition and materials with scholarships available for those in need. We also partner with other organizations such as Lincoln County Schools, Lincoln Cultural Center and Lincoln County Historical Association to produce community events.
The Arts Council of Lincoln County is staffed by a part-time Executive Director. All other positions are volunteer-based and include dedicated Arts Council volunteers plus our Board of Directors who provide guidance and direction for the Council. The Board consists of community members who commit their time by attending monthly meetings, serving on various committees and lending a helping hand where needed for exhibitions and events.
Our funding is provided several different ways. Individual donations, corporate sponsorships and yearly allotments from the City of Lincolnton, Lincoln County and the Lincoln County School system provide the bulk of our administrative operating funds. We also receive a recurring grant from the Arts Council of North Carolina each year as part of the Grassroots Grant Program which is used in part to fund administrative operating costs. If you would like to be an individual donor, sponsor a "Meet the Artist Reception," or donate to one of our special scholarship funds, please contact the Arts Council.
To ensure proper business ethics and procedures, financial records and books are audited on a yearly basis and are open to public scrutiny upon request.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Shelly Johnston, Executive Director
Arts Council of Lincoln County
Tina Guffey, President
Lincoln County Historical Association
Lillian Richardson, Vice President
Retired, Lincoln County Schools
Marsha Jordan, Second Vice-President
Apple Realty
Susan Harris, Secretary
Catawba County Court System
Dawn Crouse, Treasurer
Melony Dawn Crouse Photography
Dale Devine, Trustee
Retired
Elaine Boysworth, Trustee
Lincoln County Schools
Cheryl Gantt, Trustee
Retired
Sheila Finger, Trustee
Lincoln County Schools
Jeff Hicks, Trustee
Hicks Construction
Bryon Cook, Trustee
Gerald Yarns
Kae Wright, Trustee
Artist
Developing, promoting and nurturing all art as creative endeavors to our community.
Shelly Johnston, Executive Director p: 704-732-9044 e: artslincolnnc@gmail.com
Mission Statement
The mission of the Arts Council of Lincoln County is to develop, promote, and nurture all art
as creative endeavors
to our community.
We are a proud member of the
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday
Arts Council of Lincoln County
We are located in the Lincoln Cultural Center at 403 East Main Street
in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Post Office Box 45 Lincolnton, North Carolina 28093
p: 704-732-9044 e: artslincolnnc@gmail.com
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