The North Carolina Arts Council worked with partners to launch the N.C. Arts Disaster Relief Fund just two days after Hurricane Helene. Nearly $1 million was raised to support more than 1,500 artists and 69 nonprofit arts organizations across 26 disaster-affected counties. In communities like Burnsville, Marshall, Blowing Rock and Asheville, the arts and artists are part of the fabric of the region and a key economic driver.
From emergency grants to recovery planning, the Arts Council has helped the creative community rebuild and reimagine, proving that art is a vital part of resilience.