
Supporting and Enriching Our Community
Arts Culture Catawba promotes, nurtures, and funds excellence in individuals and organizations who provide creative experiences that enrich the lives of residents and visitors. Our vision is for Catawba County to be known as a preferred location to live and visit where arts and culture are fundamental to our vibrant quality of life and unique sense of place. Please get involved! Our cultural community needs you!
- Expand Awareness
- Strategic Partners
- Continually Improve
- Build Capacity & Investment






Empowering Our Artists and Creatives
Through Grants and Scholarships
Arts Culture Catawba offers numerous opportunities for individuals and organizations to receive funding to promote arts, science and history. The State of North Carolina has named Arts Culture Catawba as the Designated County Partner for Catawba County. The Designated County Partner has the responsibility to redistribute funds received from the state and local governments. In addition, individuals, corporations, foundations, as well as local and state government agencies, contribute money to grants listed below. Arts Culture Catawba also strives to provide opportunities for the youth of our community.

Impact of the Arts
Economic Impact of Arts and Cultural Nonprofit Organizations and their Audiences in 2022
Number of People Who Attended Arts and Cultural Events in 2022
Total Grant Awards Given by Arts Culture Catawba in 2022-2023 Fiscal Year