Our Impact

The ArtsCenter’s Artist in Residence (AIR) Program, a partnership with Orange County Schools, is a beacon of artistic opportunity for underserved, ethnically diverse, and low-income students from Orange County's Title One Elementary Schools. Recognizing that over 50% of these students rely on free or reduced lunch programs, we are deeply committed to offering them enriching arts experiences that may otherwise remain out of reach.Through this enhanced initiative focusing on diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEI), we instill a sense of belonging in our young artists, reaffirming that access to art and the resources for life success are their right.

In 2021, The ArtsCenter received funding from the Orange County Community Climate Action Grant Program which allowed us to install an EV charger and bike racks at our new building. Then in 2022, we received funding from the same grant program, along with a rebate from Duke Energy, another rebate from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and individual contributions, all of which allowed us to install a full rooftop solar system consisting of 178 solar panels. The predicted yearly savings in the first year will be $8,021. This amount will increase each year as utility rates increase. During the warranty period, the estimated savings will be $275,224.

Currently, The ArtsCenter is embarking on a multi-year Rewilding project. Rewilding - A sustainable land practice using ecologically diverse plantings while ensuring a low carbon footprint. We have big plans including a community garden, composting area, water retention area, green roof, native planting, ground cover as mulch and much more. Community engagement will include classes, seminars and workshops. This fall and winter we will offer free events to encourage stewardship in our vision.

The ArtsCenter’s Artist in Residence (AIR) Program, a partnership with Orange County Schools, is a beacon of artistic opportunity for underserved, ethnically diverse, and low-income students from Orange County's Title One Elementary Schools. Recognizing that over 50% of these students rely on free or reduced lunch programs, we are deeply committed to offering them enriching arts experiences that may otherwise remain out of reach.Through this enhanced initiative focusing on diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEI), we instill a sense of belonging in our young artists, reaffirming that access to art and the resources for life success are their right.