Spread the Love
Support the arts with a gift of love this Valentine’s season!
During the week of Valentine’s Day, February 9-14, the Watauga Arts Council is inviting our community to help us raise $750 in support of our work, because the arts need love too!
This Valentine’s Campaign helps provide essential operational support so we can continue uplifting local creatives and strengthening the arts in Watauga County and beyond.
Help us reach our goal by donating, or see other ways to get involved below!
Our Goal: $750
Help us cross the finish line! Donate today!
Join us in person!
Join us at Appalachian Mountain Brewery on February 12 at 6pm for a fun, Valentine’s-themed evening filled with art, creativity, and great beer.
On February 12, $1 from every beer sold will be donated directly to the Watauga Arts Council, so you can enjoy a night out while supporting local arts.
We’ll have Valentine’s-themed crafts available for all ages starting at 6pm, followed by a few rounds of Valentine’s Bingo at 7pm. It’s a relaxed, creative way to celebrate the season while supporting the arts! We hope to see you there!
Why Support WAC?
Public Art
Through grant funding and partnerships, WAC has secured over $558,000 in external investment for public art projects since 2022, bringing creativity into public spaces in ways that celebrate and shape our community’s identity.
Opportunity
Through a variety of programs, WAC has engaged over 800 artists, supporting creative work through initiatives like First Friday Art Crawls, gallery exhibitions, Arts Placement, Buskers Fest, and more!
Advocacy
WAC serves as an advocate for the arts, working with artists, partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen the local creative ecosystem and ensure the arts remain a focal point in community life.
Education
WAC supports arts education for all ages by creating accessible opportunities to learn, create, and grow. In 2025, WAC offered more than 90 art classes with over 600 registrations and provided instructional opportunities for more than 35 teaching artists.