Harnett County Arts Council

08/25/2026

SPONSORS WANTED for Chalk Fest 2026! 🎨

Want to make a meaningful impact in our local arts community? The Harnett County Arts Council is seeking local businesses, organizations, and community supporters to help make Chalk Fest 2026 a success!

Your sponsorship helps us create an exciting community event while encouraging and celebrating the creativity of local artists. ❤️

Sponsorship opportunities begin at just $100:

✨ Friend of the Arts — $100 or in-kind donation
✨ Community Sponsor — $250+
✨ Silver Sponsor — $500+
✨ Gold Sponsor — $1,000+

Depending on your sponsorship level, benefits may include recognition on event signage and social media, complimentary Chalk Fest T-shirts, booth space at the event, and recognition during event announcements.

📅 Chalk Fest 2026
October 3, 2026 | 8 AM–3 PM

Whether you’re a local business looking to support the arts, connect with the community, or simply help creativity thrive in Harnett County, we’d love to have you as a partner!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link to become a sponsor or learn more: https://gqr.sh/tWS5

Thank you for helping us champion local artists and keep the arts thriving in Harnett County! 🎨💙

07/20/2026

We are looking for more vendors to join ChalkFest 2026 in October. The Dunn Farmer's Market vendors are already joining but we would love to have even more Artisans...
Please Register at Chalkfest.art and if you have any questions, feel free to Message the Arts Council or email us at [email protected]

07/20/2026

Wow! It's that time again!!
Chalk Fest 2026 is scheduled and we're ready for Registration!!
📆 October 3, 2026
📍 Dunn City Parking Lot on the
corner of N Clinton Ave and E
Edgerton
🕖 8:00 - 3:00
®️ Registration is Open
Go to Chalkfest.art
💲 $25 registration fee which
Includes 1 box pastel chalk
3X3 Board, Swag bag
Start planning and tell all your friends and family so they can come out and enjoy. Please share to all your Socials! Keep in touch for updates...

07/01/2026

🎨 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT | Destini Richlin 🖌️

We’re shining the spotlight on Destini Richlin, a multidisciplinary artist whose creativity transforms everything from tiny canvases to larger-than-life public art!

With more than 13 years as a freelance designer and photographer, Destini’s artistic talents span fine art, set design, special effects makeup, public art, and beyond. Her work celebrates both imagination and the beauty found in everyday life.

One of her most recognizable bodies of work is the Tiny Painting Project—a growing collection of meticulously detailed, life-sized miniature paintings. While the canvases may be just 2×2 inches, the creativity behind them is anything but small.

Closer to home, you’ve likely seen Destini’s impact throughout Harnett County and beyond. She painted one of Sanford’s colorful Hive & Seek bee sculptures, created the interactive Hoppin’ grasshopper installation at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, and continues to bring public spaces to life through engaging, community-focused artwork.

Whether she’s creating intimate miniature paintings or vibrant public installations, Destini’s work invites us to slow down, look closer, and find wonder in the world around us.

Be sure to follow her artistic journey:
🎨 Website: destinirichlin.com
📸 Instagram:

Join us in celebrating Destini Richlin and the incredible talent that helps make Harnett County’s arts community so vibrant! 💚🎨

06/29/2026

Calling all Harnett County Artist 📣 United Arts is accepting applications for the 2027 Artist Support Grant. Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2026. This grant provides artist with up to $1,500 to support projects, training, supplies, and other needs. If you are an artist who lives in Harnett County, view the website for more information. https://unitedarts.org/grants/artist-support-grants/

06/29/2026