Arts Council of Fayetteville
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About
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County (North Carolina) was founded in 1973. As a link between artists, arts and cultural organizations and the community, the Arts
Council administers programs in partnership with a variety of local agencies to stimulate community development through the arts.
Mission Statement
The Arts Council supports individual creativity, cultural preservation, economic development, and lifelong learning through the arts.
As the primary steward of public and private funding for arts, cultural and historical activities in the Cape Fear Region, the Arts Council and the agencies it supports shall be known for these
core values:
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EXCELLENCE in artistry and content of programs and presentations.
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ACCOUNTABILITY through best practices as non-profit organizations.
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TRANSPARENCY in operations and decision-making.
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COLLABORATION with many partners to leverage financial resources and expertise, and to build community consensus around cultural activities.
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INNOVATION as leaders in creatively enhancing the reputation and vitality of our city and county with a national and international audience.
Cumberland County’s nonprofit arts and culture sector provides attractions that draw visitors to the community. In fact, 54 percent of all non-resident survey respondents reported that the
primary reason for their trip was “specifically to attend this arts/cultural event.”