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The Carrabus Arts Council–who provide grassroots arts grants–has awarded $22,910 in grants to 11 community organizations for art programs or activities that enhance the quality of life in Carrabus County.
According to Noelle Rhodes Scott, president and CEO of the Cabarrus Arts Council, “It is this beautiful network of arts councils and Grassroots funding that has given North Carolina its great reputation as a state filled with the cultural arts.”
Three local artists and an arts advocate were recognized Thursday, Oct. 7, during the annual North Carolina Awards ceremony.
Gov. Beverly Perdue presented the state’s highest civilian honor to Margaret S. “Tog” Newman for public service; Robert W. Ebendorf for fine arts; Donald Sultan for fine arts; and Carole Boston Weatherford for literature.
Follow the link to read a short biography about each recipient.
North Carolina Arts 