About Us

The Community Council for the Arts is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to help Lenoir County residents experience the joy, promise, and the pursuit of artistic excellence.  The Arts Council's home, the Arts Center, is nestled in the heart of downtown Kinston at 400 North Queen Street. We are housed in a historic building which has been renovated and is handicap accessible.  Please take a few moments to learn about CCA and what it offers to Lenoir County.

Mission Statement

In 1989, the Board of Directors of the Community Council of the Arts, as part of its organizational long range plan, accepted this statement of the mission of the Community Council for the Arts:

To enrich the quality of the life of the people of Kinston and Lenoir County by encouraging participation in a variety of arts events, by cultural advocacy for the arts; by cultural planning for the community, and by offering administrative services and educational opportunities in support of artists, art agencies and audiences.

Staff