Achievers & Accolades

Arts Council executive elected to statewide arts advocacy board

By Staff Report, posted 1 day ago
Kennon Jackson, Jr.

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is proud to announce that Kennon Jackson, Jr., Chief of Staff at the Arts Council, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Arts North Carolina, the state’s premier arts advocacy organization.

Jackson’s election to the Board reflects both his deep commitment to the arts and his growing influence in statewide arts policy and funding efforts. Since joining the Arts Council, Jackson has played a vital role in strengthening the region’s creative economy, launching strategic initiatives that expand access to the arts, support local artists and cultural organizations and champion equitable arts funding throughout Cumberland County.

“Being elected to the Arts NC Board is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Jackson in a press release. “I believe in the power of the arts to shape vibrant, healthy communities, and I look forward to representing Fayetteville and Cumberland County as we work to build broader access and support for the arts across North Carolina.”

Arts North Carolina is North Carolina’s statewide advocacy organization calling for state-wide representation and access to the arts for all North Carolinians and advancing public funding and policy for the arts and arts education. Jackson’s role on the Board will position Cumberland County’s creative sector within larger statewide efforts to expand public investment, champion arts education, and influence cultural policy across North Carolina.

For more information about the Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County, visit www.theartscouncil.com.

To learn more about Arts North Carolina, visit www.artsnc.org.

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