Join us as a vital part of our community, helping us continue to create a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving environment for the Arts in the High Country. Your belief in our mission drives our success.

We are excited about the journey ahead.

Your gift to the Watauga Arts Council is an investment in the cultural vibrancy of our community. Here's why your support matters:

1. Fostering Creativity: Your donation directly fuels the creation of art that inspires, challenges, and reflects the diverse perspectives within our community. By supporting WAC, you empower us to provide vital grant funding, resources, and opportunities for local artists in Watauga County. 
2. Building Community: Art has the unique ability to bring people together. The Watauga Arts Council hosts community groups, classes, meetings, workshops, events, and exhibitions that foster a sense of belonging and connection. Your gift helps us maintain our building and provide a space for artists to gather and exhibit work. Your support also helps us invest time and resources in organizing or supporting events like Buskers Fest, Boonerang, Boonerang International, Music at the Farmers Market, Jazz Fest, and more. 
3. Educational Outreach: We believe in the power of art education to transform lives. Your contribution supports administrative costs associated with providing educational classes and programs such as Art for All Abilities. Weempower aspiring artists, nurture young talents, and create a foundation for a future generation passionate about the arts.
4. Preserving Cultural Heritage: Your support helps us to continue to initiate public arts initiatives and support local arts nonprofits such as Appalachian Theatre, Mountain Home Music, and the Edgewood Cottage Artists in Residence (and more!) through grant funding and collaborations. Together, we can preserve and celebrate the rich tapestry of traditions and histories embedded in our community, ensuring they are passed down to future generations.
5. A Lasting Legacy: By giving a year-end gift, you become a part of a legacy that transcends the here and now. Your support ensures that the Watauga Arts Council continues to thrive, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Watauga County.

This year, join us in making a lasting impact on the arts in Watauga. Your generosity will help us continue to cultivate a community where creativity knows no bounds.

Your tax-deductible contribution will enable us to:

• Expand “Art for All Abilities” programs and reach more individuals, regardless of means or ability.
• Enhance our community events to bring the power of art to a larger audience.
• Create new “Arts in the Outdoors” public art initiatives.
• Provide artists with opportunities, resources, and grants.
• Increase Arts education, scholarships, and experiences.
• Build Community by maintaining our office building, purchasing toiletries, and providing necessities to host community groups, meetings, and classes. 
• Improve our outreach by paying additional staff to help carry the load. 

Donate today and become a catalyst for positive change through the arts. Your gift is tax-deductible. 

Donate online or mail a check to Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 28607. 

Thank you for being a Friend of the Arts and helping us create a brighter, more vibrant future for Watauga.

With gratitude,

Amber Bateman
Executive Director
Watauga Arts Council