4M Festival – Labor Day Weekend
A host of live exhibitions from local artists will include blacksmithing, pottery, glassblowing, lampworking, painting, basket weaving, wood turning, lapidary stone working, jewelry making, crochet, textile arts, fly-tying for fishing, and traditional Cherokee arts. Artists will be providing an interactive, knowledge-sharing experience for attendees.
We’re Hiring: Part-Time Office Manager
Are you looking for a part-time job? Do you love the arts? Are you a creative self-starter? Want to make a positive impact on our community? If this sound like you, consider applying for the part-time Office Manager with the Jackson County Arts Council.
Grassroots Arts Program Sub-grant Application Now Open
The Grassroots Arts Program Sub-grant provides financial support for Jackson County community and nonprofit organizations that offer programs and projects that enhance the arts for county residents.
Creative Circles – August Meet-Up
Join us for the next Creative Circles event on August 6th, 2022 at the Appalachian Women’s Museum – Meetup and Make Art Happen!
JCAC Creative Circles
Introducing JCAC Creative Circles – Meetup and Make Art Happen! Join the Jackson County Arts Council on the first Saturday of the month on April 9th, June 4th, August 6th, and October 1st from 8:30am-10:30am and Make Art Happen!
Artist Support
Did you know becoming an Artist Member of the Jackson County Arts Council allows us greater ability to support and encourage you by offering exclusive opportunities
Grass Roots Sub-Grants
We are currently accepting applications for our Grassroots Sub-Grants. The deadline to apply is Sept. 27th 2021. Organizations can receive funding for events/projects and publicity/advertising for artist groups/art organizations that will enhance the presence of the arts in Jackson County. Applicants can apply for $500-$1,200 and recipients must provide a cash match.
Kananesgi Virtual Art Market
Participate in a virtual art market featuring artists of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, December 4-6, 2020 at www.kananesgi.com.
CARES for Arts grant now available
he North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million federal CARES Act funds for arts councils and arts organizations to mitigate business disruptions caused by COVID-19. The North Carolina Arts Council will distribute these funds on a per-capita basis to all North Carolina counties with a population of less than one million people. In many counties, local arts councils will receive the funds and then sub-grant a portion of the county allotment to eligible recipients.
Music on the Porch
The Appalachian Women’s Museum will host a tribute to Aunt Samantha Bumgarner, famous local banjo player. See AppWomen.Org for more information. JCARTS is a sponsor of the event.
