Presenting, Promoting and Inspiring Creativity in Our Community

The Cabarrus Arts Council was founded in 1980 in response to the North Carolina Arts Council's plan to establish a local arts council in every county. In 1982 the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners selected the arts council to serve as its Designated County Partner, receiving and distributing Grassroots funding from the state and the state arts council.

Today the arts council programs and operates the Davis Theatre and The Galleries, conducts one of North Carolina's largest art-in-education programs for both the Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City school systems, supports arts organizations and artists through grants and workshops and serves as a catalyst and consultant for public and corporate art.

How Everything Started

The Cabarrus Arts Council is located in the picturesque 1876 courthouse in downtown Concord, North Carolina.

The Davis Theatre occupies the former courtroom on the second floor. With 227 seats, the theatre provides an intimate environment that brings audience members close to the performers. The theatre is named for business and community leaders Roy and Sue Davis in tribute to their generous contribution to its renovation.

The Cabarrus Arts Council supports the arts across Cabarrus County and is making our community a great place to live.

Mission/Vision/Core Values

Mission: To present, promote and inspire creativity in our community.

Vision: A vibrant Cabarrus connected through the arts.

Core Values: Integrity • Creativity • Professionalism • Diversity • Teamwork • Service

Our Team

Liz Fitzgerald

Executive Director

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Lisa Baker McCombs

Operations Director

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Brian Sullivan

Director of Performing Arts

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Abigayle Davis

Arts Associate

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Eliana Arenas

Visual Arts Director

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Sam Hunter

Director of Marketing and Public Relations

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Mallory Spagnoletti

Arts Associate

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Heather Case

Finance Associate

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The Cabarrus Arts Council is located at 65 Union Street South in downtown Concord.

From I-85, take exit 58 toward Monroe/Concord. Go 1 mile, merge slightly to the left onto Church Street. Turn right onto Buffalo Avenue NW, then left onto Union Street N. The arts council is on the left next to the Cabarrus County Courthouse.

Parking near the Cabarrus Arts Council:

• Cabarrus County Parking Deck (corner of Corbin Ave. and Spring St.) 
• City of Concord Bicentennial Parking Lot (22 Church St. S.)
• W. Brian Hiatt Municipal Parking Deck (28 Cabarrus Ave. W.)
• Cabarrus County Government Center Lot (65 Church St. S.)
• Parking along Union Street

Do not park in the “What-a-Burger” parking lot. Towing is strictly enforced.

Accessible parking is available in the parking deck and lots. There is a ramp at the front of our building, and an elevator to access the Davis Theatre. Please call 704-920-2787 with any questions about the accessibility of our facilities and programs.

Map provided by Concord Downtown Development Corporation.

Concord-Downtown-Parking-Map.pdf

This is the web site of Cabarrus Arts Council.

Our postal address is 
P.O. Box 809
Concord, NC 28026

We can be reached via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you can reach us by telephone at 704-920-2787

The Cabarrus Arts Council does not share its mailing list with anyone outside of the organization, nor does it use the information for anything other than the stated purpose.