L/A Arts Competitors

The City of Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and home to several colleges and universities, with a vibrant performing arts community. Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity and collaboration, Raleigh has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation. The City has been listed as one of the fastest growing cities for many years — the current population is about 475,000 people, up from 291,141 in the 2000 Census. Raleigh is known for its high quality of life for its residents. Together with Chapel Hill and Durham, Raleigh forms the Research Triangle Park. The Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area includes Wake, Franklin and Johnston counties with a population of almost 1.4 million. Below are some recent national recognitions for Raleigh: • Raleigh is the 2nd Best State Capital for Safety & More – WalletHub, February 2023 • Raleigh is the 2nd Most Climate-Resilient City – Architectural Digest, February 2023 • Raleigh is 8th Biggest Boomtown – LendingTree, February 2023 • Raleigh is #4 Best U.S. City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health – Coworking Café Study, January 2023 • Raleigh ranks 10th among 415 cities as best place for college students to live – WalletHub, December 2022 • Raleigh ranks No. 1 as best place for veterans to call home – WalletHub, November 2022 We are regularly looking for talent from engineers and IT professionals to parks to police, and from entry level candidates to those with executive experience. The opportunities for growth, job satisfaction and quality of life are an important facet of calling Raleigh your employer as well as your home.

Housing the first state-sponsored art collection in the US, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) promotes cultural inspiration and creativity, with free access to the arts. Whether in our galleries showcasing the People’s Collection (the permanent collection belonging to the citizens of North Carolina), or our outreach programs in all 100 counties of the state, or our 164-acre Museum Park, we strive to create a sense of welcome and belonging for all. With works representing more than 5,000 years of art history, our collection serves as a valuable cultural resource for both North Carolina and the nation. The Museum Park, including site-specific artworks exhibited among the native flora and fauna of NC, encourages reflection and play in novel, natural contexts. Our seasonal rotation of special exhibitions, performances, classes, lectures, films, and family programs fosters community, offering visitors opportunities to experience art, learn about art, and create art. #ArtNaturePeople The North Carolina Museum of Art is a division of the NC Department of Cultural and Natural Resources (@ncculture).

The Durham Arts Council's mission is to promote excellence in and access to the creation, experience, and active support of the arts for all people in our community. As one of the oldest arts councils in the country the Durham Arts Council fills not one, but three major goals: Community Access to the Arts DAC manages and operates the city-owned Durham Arts Council Building in historic downtown Durham. Our facility is the third largest visitor attraction in downtown Durham serving nearly 300,000 visitors each year, and is an extraordinary community resource for the City and the entire Triangle Region. Community Funding and Support to the Arts The Durham Arts Council is a significant source and key service provider for the arts and cultural community in Durham and the Triangle Region. DAC raises funds for it arts programs, services and the grants it makes to the arts organizations and artists through the DAC annual Arts Fund. Community Arts Education The Durham Arts Council's educational programs provide the community with year-round, high quality, accessible arts programs, services and information to the public and arts community.