Up & Coming Weekly

May 23, 2023

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10 UCW MAY 24 - 30, 2023 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM e Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County announced the continuation of its Artists In Schools initiative, thanks to a generous grant from the United Way of Cumberland County. With $10,000 in funding received through the Youth Growth Stock Trust, the AIS program will continue to benefit students and teachers in Cumberland County throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. e AIS program offers curriculum assistance to Cumberland County Schools by providing Teaching Artist engagements at a 50 to 100% subsidy of the program's expense. ese engagements promote arts integration and are directly linked to North Car- olina Essential Standards. For over two decades, AIS has partnered with Cumberland County Schools, benefiting more than a quarter-million students within the last decade alone. "We value the deep appreciation for the ex- panding collaboration with Cumberland County Schools," said Michael Houck, Director of Grants and Allocations. "anks to the crucial role of the United Way and the generosity of Mr. Short's legacy, over 18,000 students will be able to participate in the AIS program this academic year, benefiting over 75% of Title 1 schools." e AIS program offers Cumberland County Schools the expertise of skilled Teaching Artists who collaborate with students, teachers, and administrators to integrate the arts into core subject areas. With a focus on interactive arts education, the AIS program is designed to equip students with lifelong learning and the necessary skills and knowledge to face challenges and thrive in the upcoming decade. About the Youth Growth Stock Trust Robert H. Short established the Youth Growth Stock Trust in 1992 at the United Way of Cumberland County. During his life, Short was a philan- thropist, donating millions to support educational initiatives and student scholarships. Each year, the United Way of Cumberland County awards dozens of grants to support youth programming via income from the trust, thus creating a legacy for Mr. Short and educa- tion in the county. For more information visit www. unitedway-cc.org/what-we-do/youth-growth-stock- trust/. About the Arts Council e Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County supports individual creativity, cultural pres- ervation, economic development and lifelong learn- ing through the arts. As a primary steward of public and private funding for arts, cultural, and historical activities in the Cape Fear Region, all affiliated pro- grams of the Arts Council exemplify their five core values of excellence, accountability, transparency, collaboration and innovation. For more information visit theartscouncil.com In the year 2021-22, the Arts Council distributed almost $1 million in grant funds and allocations to Cumberland County arts and culture non-profit organizations, artists, and municipalities. Grants, programs, and services of the Arts Council are funded in part by contributions from commu- nity partners, and through grants from the city of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. For more information visit ncarts.org. Arts Council receives Youth Growth Stock Trust grant to support Artists in Schools initiative a STAFF REPORT NEWS PRINT. PACK. SHIP. All in one place! Print & Business Services Westwood • Fort Bragg • Hope Mills 910.860.1220 WESTWOOD AND HOPE MILLS LOCATIONS NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 439 WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTER SEND PRINT REQUESTS TO PRINT2974GMAIL.COM | FORT BRAGG MINI-MALL, REILLY ROAD 3333 N MAIN ST UNIT 150 HOPE MILLS SHIPPING BLUEPRINTS SIGNS FLYERS NOTARY BOOKLETS DESIGN DIRECT MAIL SHREDDING BROCHURES BANNERS CANVAS PRINTS Partner with our friendly team of shipping and printing experts to grow your business.

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