What is the Pocahontas Arts Council?

The Pocahontas County Arts Council builds an appreciation of the arts through education and advocacy.  Through programs available in the schools and in the community, we encourage the inclusion of the arts in all aspects of community life. 

Monies used in the Council are secured through a percentage of the county’s hotel/motel tax. The Council is made up of nine community representatives who meet monthly to consider grants and sponsorship requests.  

One of the newest and most exciting programs we are involved with is the student mentoring program.  Accomplished artists meet with high school students weekly to offer suggestions on technique as well as provide support for the students’ authentic flow, spontaneity, and imagination.

The Council Art Show featured during Pioneer Days in July is well received in the community.  Both students and adult non-professional artists use several mediums to demonstrate their abilities.  Young people from the county are quite delighted to see their work with a blue ribbon it. 

Besides the visual arts, we lend our support to live theater, creative writing, and the appreciation of various styles of music.