Support the Arts
We are a nonprofit organization that relies on the support of donors like you. Your support ensures that we can continue our mission of advocacy, education, support, and inspiration of the arts in the High Country. We need your support.
Why your support matters
The arts don’t just happen, they’re made possible by people like you! As a nonprofit, the Watauga Arts Council depends on community support to sustain and grow our programs. Every dollar you give helps us provide meaningful opportunities for artists, arts education for all ages, and vibrant events that bring our community together. Without your support, these moments of inspiration, learning, and connection wouldn’t be possible…
600+ Art Class Registrations
Each year, WAC provides quality arts education and experiences to all populations. Thanks to community support, hundreds were able to engage in creative learning within the last year.
500+ Artists Engaged in Events
Between art exhibitions and events like Buskers Fest, we offered more than 500 artists opportunities to showcase or sell their work in 2024. Your support helps us create these opportunities, fueling both creativity and the local economy.
$120,000+ in Relief Secured for Artists & Arts Businesses
We’ve connected individual creatives and small arts organizations to critical funding, helping to sustain our local arts community when it mattered most after Hurricane Helene.
… and more!
To see more of our impactful data, view our annual report below!