Artists-in-the-Schools
Executive Director of the JCAC Resigns
The Johnston County Arts Council Board of Directors today announced the resignation of Jessica Meadows as its executive director. Jessica informed the board that she will leave her position on October 6 to pursue new challenges as a Community Content Liaison with NBC 17.
Jessica Meadows was employed by the Johnston County Arts Council as Executive [...]
Local Organizations get grants from North Carolina Arts Council
The North Carolina Arts Council recently announced the awarding of grant funding to three Johnston County organizations. Johnston Community College was awarded $5,000 for the development of an International Artists performance series, the West Johnston Band Parents Association was awarded $6,000 for two artist residencies that will result in the composition of new high school [...]
Local Banks Support Johnston County Arts Council’s Artists-in-the-Schools
The Johnston County Arts Council recently received several donations for the 2008-09 Artists-in-the-Schools program year. KS Bank, BB&T, Four Oaks Bank, and Wachovia have all donated $1,000 each for the Artists-in-the-Schools’ tenth year. KS Bank, BB&T and Four Oaks Bank have all donated funds since the inception of the Artists-in-the-Schools program in 1999, and Wachovia [...]
Ten Simple Ways to Bring the ARTS into your home
From Americans for the Arts:
Ten Simple Ways Parents Can Get More Art in Their Kids’ Lives
Enjoy the arts together. Sing, play music, read a book, dance, or draw with your child at home.
Encourage your child to participate in the arts and celebrate their participation in or out of school.
Explore your community’s library (Public Library of [...]
My Day with the NC Poet Laureate
I’ll start off by saying I don’t like poetry. I feel like I shouldn’t say that as the Executive Director of the Johnston County Arts Council-I should love all things artistic. But as Kay Byer, the North Carolina Poet Laureate said in her poetry workshop with North Johnston High School, “You feel the way you feel! [...]
April Artists-in-the-Schools Programs
Although the Artists-in-the-Schools program goes till May, April is usually the last big month as schools start winding down for the year. Because spring break was early this year, this is a busier April than usual. These events are open to the public and I invite you to attend as these artists are world reknowed. [...]
The Importance of Arts Education
I posted a few weeks ago about the importance arts has in making healthier communities. However, there is also overwhelming evidence that arts education in our schools leads to better test scores, higher self-esteem, and obviously, greater creativity and curiosity. The Arts Council’s Artists-in-the-Schools program has worked hard for 9 years to see that all [...]
Some Recent N&O Coverage of JCAC
I LOVE getting coverage in our local papers, even better when its in the News and Observer (The Herald is owned by N&O so I found the link originally through the N&O). I DISLIKE coverage of Arts Council events that do not mention the Johnston County Arts Council or the program being conducted. If you [...]
What’s going on in the schools….
Some very cool events are coming up for the month of March through the Artists-in-the-Schools program. Anyone can attend; just call the school to request permission and confirm the date and time of the performance. These artists truly are amazing-check ‘em out!
Bryant Holsenbeck will conduct a visual arts residency at Riverwood Middle on March 3-7, 2008. In [...]
Artists-in-the-School Programs for the Month of December
Below is the list of Artists-in-the-Schools events happening in the Johnston County Schools for the month of December. Anyone interested in observing any performances should call the school to request permission and confirm the date and time of the performance. The Artists-in-the-Schools Program is supported by the Johnston County Arts Council, Johnston County Schools and [...]
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