Why the arts?
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Rural Counties with performing arts organization have three times more population growth, attract more workers and jobs, provide higher incomes, and recover more quickly from recessions.
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The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $2.12 billion in direct economic activity in North Carolina, supporting almost 72,000 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $201.5 million in revenue for local governments and the State of North Carolina.
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Students who are involved in the arts throughout four years of high school score 100 points higher on their SATs and are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
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How can I support the arts in McDowell County?
PROJECT SUPPORT
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BUILDING FUND
In 2021, we unexpectedly had the front of our building removed by means beyond our control.
This left a 56.5 x 4 ft gap above our window front (now covered by plywood) that is currently being surveyed for: 1) Professional assurance that the support behind our facade is sustainable. 2) To replace the prior brickwork (which was placed in 2005) with work that honors the historic beauty of MACA's building and storefront. 3) Replace the windows (they do not hold closed appropriately) 4) Paint the front of the building 5) Add a new awning |
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