Mission: United Arts began in 1962 with the formation of the Raleigh Cultural Center. As a private nonprofit, United Arts has worked for more than 25 years to build a better Raleigh and Wake County through support of and advocacy for the arts. To do this, we provide various programs and services in addition to partnering with businesses, individuals, foundations and the government to raise funds and distribute grants to schools, arts organizations and local artists. These funds bring life-changing arts education to our schools and municipalities. They provide artists with resources and opportunities to share their work, and teachers with innovative training. These programs and services help inspire our children and community to succeed. (Less)

United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1966, and donations are tax-deductible.