Pender Arts Council Presented with $25,000.00 Donation

The Pender Arts Council of Pender County was presented with a donation in the amount of $25,000.00 from entrepreneur Richard Johnson and on behalf of his organizations, Burgaw Now and Own Your Own.

The Burgaw Now and Own Your Own organization leads and supports the revitalization efforts by providing economic growth and development in historic downtown Burgaw through the start of new business ventures.

“With a connection and passion to support the arts, I wanted to contribute to the local community's economic, educational, and cultural vitality through the Pender Arts Council,” stated Richard Johnson.

The generous donation was presented to the arts council in order to further its mission to continue providing a range of arts, art-related programs, and more to the Burgaw community while supporting the diverse arts cultures throughout Pender County.

“We are grateful for the support of our local arts council,” states President Austin Gaskins, Pender Arts Council. “This funding will allow the arts council to support local artists while integrating more art-related events, activities, programs, and exhibits.”

The Pender Arts Council looks to grow its support of the arts in partnership with local artists, local art organizations, and many local organizations that use the arts to make our communities stronger.