February 2026 Art Matters Podcast

About this episode

This episode provides an overview of the latest happenings in the arts across North Carolina as featured in the February 2026 Art Matters newsletter.

Find out what is happening across North Carolina in the arts. Art Matters is the monthly newsletter featuring news about the arts, happenings at the Arts Council and more! Listen to the podcast to get a quick peek into the content of this month's newsletter. Check out this month's issue: https://mailchi.mp/dncr/ncac-art-matters-feb-2026?e=0c44c20f18 African American Cultural Celebration marks 25 years: https://www.ncarts.org/blog/2026/02/17/african-american-cultural-celebration-marks-25-years Colleagues celebrate Michelle Burrows—champion of arts in education: https://www.ncarts.org/blog/2026/02/17/colleagues-celebrate-michelle-burrows-champion-arts-education Igniting creativity: How A+ Schools spread to Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana: https://www.ncarts.org/blog/2026/02/17/igniting-creativity-how-schools-spread-oklahoma-arkansas-and-louisiana Show less

Topics covered

• North Carolina arts
• Art Matters
• African American Cultural Celebration
• arts education
• A+ Schools

Mentioned in this episode

Places: North Carolina, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana

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