Brighten Your World!
A vibrant culture makes Cleveland County
a great place to live, work and visit. It will
enlighten your life, offering inspiration and
new experiences for you and your family.
Nothing is more powerful in bringing
us together, revealing who we are, reminding
us what we share, and showing what is possible.

Let’s keep the light on Cleveland County!

Thank you for supporting your
cultural community with a
donation to the Arts Council.

If you would like to mail your contribution,
you can download the PDF version of the form,
please print and fill out the form, then send
it with your tax deductible contribution to:
Cleveland County Arts Council
111 South Washington Street
Shelby, NC 28150

Show Your Support

When you donate to the Arts Council, you can be sure that your gift is used in Cleveland County to support our cultural life right here in Cleveland County.

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Just click on the "Donate Button" for the secure link to PayPal.

Thank you for your support.

Enlighten!

You have a powerful effect on those around you when you support the arts.
Art and culture can enlighten our lives and brighten our world.

Our children need to be exposed to worlds beyond videos and texting.
Our neighbors need ways to come together as one. Our lives need the
illumination that comes from inspiration and creativity.

The Cleveland County Arts Council needs you. Now more than ever it’s time to support the cultural community that truly brings light to our quality of life. This is why the Arts Council sincerely hopes you will give generously to its 2011 Annual Fund Drive.

Illuminate!
A donation to the Arts Council is used in Cleveland County to illuminate our cultural life through:

Special Events:
• Real to Reel International Film Festival
• Art of Sound Music Festival
• Exhibits and Gallery Crawls
• Mystery Art
• The Big Chill
• Bowling for Dollars
• Holiday Home Tour

Grants:
• Artist in Schools Grants for Cleveland County teachers.
• Grassroots Grants for organizations.
• Regional Artist Grants for artists.

Arts and Education:
• We reach over 20,000 students through performances and workshop activities that enrich the education of Cleveland County students.
• We award scholarships to outstanding high school art students planning to attend college.
• We offer 7 weeks of summer art camp providing over 300 children the opportunity to learn basic art skills, perform plays, be creative and have fun.
• We offer classes and workshops for adults in a variety of media.

Artist Services:
• Art exhibits provide opportunities for local, regional and national artists to display and sell their works at the Arts Center, Charlie Harry County Administrative Building and Boiling Springs Town Hall.
• On-line Artists Directory allows artists to post their pictures, biographies and resumes and provides a great resource for those looking to employ artists or purchase original works of art.
• E-blasts to announce events and opportunities for artists.
• Adult and student art competitions award over $3400 and give children and adults
the chance to exhibit their artwork.

Community Services:
• A central location for information on local arts events.
• Conduct hundreds of events along with our affiliate organizations giving Cleveland
County residents opportunities to enjoy musicals, plays, art exhibits, historical
events, concerts, festivals, and so much more in our own county.