The Arts Council of Moore County was officially founded as a charitable, nonprofit organization in 1973. For over five decades, we have fulfilled our mission, “Inspire and Strengthen Our Community Through the Arts.” We do this through our many arts programs, support to individual artists & organizations, and other special partnerships.
Thousands of children have been profoundly impacted as a result of our youth programs. We serve over 15,000 children each year in every school – public, private, charter, & home schools. We have also awarded over $90,000 in scholarships to talented middle & high school students.
The Arts Council is the leader of a thriving creative district, with our arts and cultural industries generating $13.2 million* in local economic activity annually. We serve this economy in various ways, including showcasing thousands of artists, and supporting arts organizations with grants, ticket sales, and promotions. We are also the North Carolina Arts Council’s Designated County Partner, receiving and distributing state funds in the form of Grassroots Grants.–
The Arts Council’s home, the Campbell House, is one of the region’s most significant landmarks, owing its existence to the Boyd & Campbell families. Once part of the Weymouth estate, the natural setting is among the nation’s important historic landscapes, encompassing the world’s oldest longleaf pines. For more than 100 years, Campbell House has been a beacon of culture, informing, influencing, and enhancing civic life. For the next 100 years, the Arts Council has exciting plans for Campbell House, including a major art gallery addition due to break ground in 2027.
The Arts Council’s programs and future plans rely completely on community support. A gift to the Arts Council is the ultimate expression of faith in our mission of sustaining our community as a place resilient with the arts at its core.–
* 2015 Arts & Economic Prosperity 5, A Project of Americans for the Arts.
How to Support the Arts Council?
Become a Member – without you we don’t exist- Ask a friend or family member to join, too
- Give an ACMC membership as a gift
- Visit our exhibitions and attend programs
- Bring a child to our youth programs
- Sponsor a program or an event
- Check out all the ways you can give to the Arts Council.
Please join today. The Arts Council is one of the main reasons Moore County is such a wonderful place to live. We can’t do this without you!
Where is the Arts Council Located?
Arts Council Galleries and offices are located in the Campbell House at 482 East Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, North Carolina. Our offices and galleries are open weekdays (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), select 3rd Saturdays of the month (12 to 2 p.m.), and by appointment.
Due to the historic nature of Campbell House, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations, but some areas are not accessible to guests with limited mobility. Two van-accessible parking spaces are located on the north side of Campbell House, behind the small gray shed. The accessible entrance is located through the arched door on the west (rear) side of Campbell House to a brick walkway. We currently do not have accessible restrooms in our galleries. If you need assistance, please call us at 910-692-2787, on weekdays (10a-5p).
How to contact the Arts Council?
Visit us, call us, write us, fax us or email us at the addresses and numbers listed on our Contact page. We are happy to serve you through the arts!