The purpose of Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center is to promote the teaching and preservation of the cultural and artistic heritage of the Southern Appalachians and Cherokee people and to serve as a community resource and gathering place.
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SCAC serves Wilson County through accessible arts education, workforce and trades training, STEM programming, youth development, senior services, community wellness, cultural preservation, and civil rights legacy — transforming the historic Springfield School into a regional hub for creativity, learning, and community gathering across generations
To foster a greater appreciation of cinema and a deeper understanding of the many people, cultures, and perspectives of our world through regular interaction with great films and filmmakers.
The mission is to serve as a modern-day Griot for the Black community, preserving the full, 360-degree story of families—their trials, triumphs, wisdom, and love.
By merging cultural heritage with advanced AI and digital tools, the organization empowers families to safeguard their unique histories. The goal is to create a living, searchable archive that ensures authentic narratives are heard, celebrated, and passed down as an indispensable part of the American story.
The RADA Foundation exists to foster and advance the arts in Asheville’s River Arts District by supporting the efforts of the River Arts District Artists (RADA) organization.
Our work is built on three core programs: Scholarships. Space. Support.
We aim to be a leader in providing progressive services to our members, including shared spaces, scholarship opportunities, and technical assistance programs for both professional and emerging artists.
Founded in 1894, the NSCDA-NC is dedicated to furthering an appreciation of our national heritage through historic preservation, patriotic service, and educational projects.
Raleigh Camerata aims to develop and cultivate an understanding of the musical arts with a focus on a broad range of historically informed performance.
The Triangle Wind Ensemble is an adult wind ensemble based in North Carolina's Triangle region. Since 1999, many of the area's most talented wind and percussion players have joined together weekly to practice and perform an exciting range of music for audiences in both formal and informal settings. We aim to build community through music and to enrich the cultural lives of our musicians and audience members.
The Swannanoa Valley Museum preserves and interprets the social, cultural, and natural history of the Swannanoa Valley in western North Carolina. It fosters community education and enrichment for current and future generations through dynamic exhibitions, guided hikes, and special programs.
Our mission is to foster individual and community well-being, connection to agrarian lifeways, and care for the earth by sharing skills and providing experiential learning opportunities.
By hosting and facilitating classes, workshops, skill shares, retreats, internships, and learning cohorts, we hope to hold space for a flourishing experiential education hub to grow.