ABOUT US

We are a community that embraces the arts, culture, and the humanities.

MISSION

Our mission is to nurture and support the arts and humanities in our community. Established in August 1974, The Norton County Arts Councils strives to cultivate and enhance the visual, literary, and performing arts opportunities in the greater Norton county community.

VALUES

Because we value the benefits of art, culture, and the humanities in the overall quality of life, and in collaboration with our statewide arts organizations, the NCAC Board supports the following values:

  • Believe the arts and humanities are more than creative outlets for individuals; they express the lifeblood of our human experience, provide context for our collective experience, and form the foundation of history’s permanent record.

  • Educate the public about the benefits of the Creative Economy, and how arts-related programming contributes to not only the quality of life, but also the foundation of economic base.

  • Support the inclusion of aesthetic elements in streetscapes, the city center, pedestrian thoroughfares, and other physical community aspects, so as to contribute to quality of life in the community.

  • Encourage artists through supporting their ability to work, and assisting in their exposure to the public.

  • Encourage the inclusion of art in public buildings, which inspires the public and connects various aspects of the community.

Board Members:


Caryl Hale, President
Pam Shelton, Secretary
Abby Rice, Treasurer

Lindsey Peterson

Kiah Husted

Amy Kane

Jay Speez

Tyus Henson

Rob Manning

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The board meets monthly at various community locations.

 
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" Great programs! Don't forget the radio play coming up on KQNK in December! Tune in."

— Kathy Thibedeau

 
 

Just a few events hosted and/or supported by The Norton County Arts Council:

  • January -May – Underground Series (Live music in the basement at the historic Heaton building in downtown Norton)

  • November – Arts and Crafts Fair

  • Norton Public Library’s Art Club

  • Past Events- The Crossroads: Change in Rural America Smithsonian traveling exhibit sponsored by Humanities Kansas. (Press Release)