Our Mission:
Inspire.
Cultivating and enhancing the visual, literary, and performing arts opportunities in the Norton county community.
Our Partners
Our Mission
To nurture and support the arts and humanities in our community. Established in August 1974, The Norton County Arts Council strives to cultivate and enhance the visual, literary, and performing arts opportunities in the Norton county community.
Our Impact
70+
Artists, Makers, musicians
Annually the arts council works with over 70 artists, musicians, and makers to enhance their skills and opportunities to share their craft with the public.
45+
Years Serving the Norton Community
NCAC has been serving the Norton county area since 1974.
200+
Arts-based Programs and Events
Norton County Arts Council has held the annual arts and crafts fair for over 40 years and held numerous art walks, concerts, plays, and exhibits.
Our Projects
The Norton County Arts Council has strived to build upon its events by focusing on working with regional and local community organizations, businesses, and community members to enhance the culture and arts support in Norton County. Over the last year, the Norton County Arts Council has sponsored the Norton Public Library’s Art Club, the Community Puzzle Project, The Place In Between: Life in Norton County during the 2020 Pandemic project, and the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America.
Workshops
Workshops taught by area and regional artists not only provide an opportunity for the artist teaching to expand their impact but also an opportunity for the community to develop grassroots student artists.
Events
Norton County Arts Council holds annual arts and crafts fair and an annual art walk along with several concerts and plays.
Artist Development
During 2020, the arts council shifted gears to provide opportunities for artists to develop their skills while large events were put on hold. NCAC co-hosted along with the Main Street Arts Council the Express Artist Inc workshop for western Kansas sponsored by the Kansas Arts Commission. Additionally, the arts council applied for the Masterclass Grant and received 100 annual subscriptions to be given to artists, makers, and creatives in Norton County.
Humanities based Programs
NCAC has worked with Humanities Kansas on several humanities based projects ranging from the Crossroads: Change in Rural America to the Oral history project covering the impact of the 2020 pandemic on Norton County.
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August 2021
Thank you to all those who give of their time and talents to keep culture and history alive in Norton. We are blessed to have you..
Get Involved
There are several ways to get involved and help support the Norton County Arts Council through volunteerism, participation, and donations. Contact us to learn more about these opportunities or to help with specific events and/or programming.
upcoming events
Check out our upcoming events, programs, and workshops.
Volunteer opportunities
Get involved with one of our many event committees to help plan upcoming arts and cultural events.
Make a Donation
Help us continue our art and cultural programs with a financial contribution.