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Kennon Jackson

Chief of Staff, The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
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Kennon Jackson, Jr. has over twenty-five years of experience working in outcome-focused program management and evaluation. Kennon has served personally and professionally with nonprofit organizations like the Arts Council of Fayet

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Jan 29, 2026

ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Downtowns grow when they give people a reason to visit—and a reason to stay longer once they arrive. The Arts Council’s upcoming Grand Opening of the ArtsXL Arts Accelerator (214 Burgess Street, Downtown Fayetteville) is designed to do exactly that:

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Apr 1, 2024

The Arts Are Big Business in Fayetteville & Cumberland County! The Arts Create and Support Jobs, Generate and Sustain Revenue, and Build Community Vibrancy.

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County recently participated in the Arts and Economic Prosperity (AEP) Survey 6, an economic and social impact study of the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture industry. According to this study, Arts a

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See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken


Brushstrokes of hope: Art therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers

 FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t


Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar