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May 15 - June 21

Cleveland County Artist Competition

"Please Remain Standing" -- Photography Exhibit

July 10 - August 2
"Please Remain Standing" -- Photography Exhibit from Benita VanWinkle July 10 - August 2 Travel through the years and…

Summer Art Camp 2025

Week of June 9
Summer Art Camps 2025 Classes begin the week of June 9! Download Full Brochure HERE!  Download Registration Form…

Real to Reel International Film Festival

July 23-26, 7pm nightly with a 1pm Saturday matinee
26th Annual Real to Reel International Film Festival Our goal is to showcase thought-provoking films and offer a venue where movie lovers who appreciate independent vision can celebrate this…

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We educate, promote, support and enrich our community through arts activities that are creative, inspiring and inclusive.

ETC. Gift Shop

ETC. gift shop features the work of local and regional in many mediums and across various price ranges.

Exciting Experiences

The Real to Reel International Film Festival, Big Chill Casino Night, Bowling for Dollars, and so much more!

Local Artists

Exhibits, shows, and sales for artists from throughout Cleveland County and North Carolina! 

Classes & Workshops

From Summer Art Camps for children K-8 to classes for adults throughout the year.

Upcoming Events

23 Jun
Happy birthday!
Date 06-23-2025
27 Jun
County Artists Pickup Entries
06-27-2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
30 Jun
Installation of Please Remain Standing
06-30-2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4 Jul
CCAC closed
07-04-2025
5 Jul
CCAC closed
07-05-2025
10 Jul
Please Remain Standing opening reception
07-10-2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
11 Jul
Please Remain Standing
07-11-2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12 Jul
Please Remain Standing
07-12-2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
13 Jul
Ron Harrill rental
07-13-2025
14 Jul
Please Remain Standing
07-14-2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM