The members of the Arts Council's Board of Trustees met on June 10, 2026. President and CEO, Shannon B. Henry, gave a report on how the Arts Council is doing and the vision for the future. "Our responsibility is to leave this organization stronger than we found it and position it for the next generation of impact." She spoke on how Arts Council has focused on strengthening the foundation. Over the past year we have raised organizational standards, created a culture of account

NC ARTS Day is an annual state-wide advocacy event and conference held in Raleigh, NC, dedicated to strengthening and celebrating North Carolina's creative community. The 2026 event took place on May 12 and 13.