Facility Capital Campaign
Caldwell Arts Council's Capital Campaign: Growing a Vibrant Community Asset
After 48 years, it is time to write a new chapter in the Caldwell Arts Council’s history with our first ever capital campaign. Raised funds will be used to completely renovate our new three-story facility located at 126 Mulberry Street NW in the heart of Lenoir. This generational purchase is expected to meet the needs of our community for the next 50 years. Find information here, and join us today!
Invest & Contribute
Your Community Investment
We are seeking a community investment to transform the grand building to meet today’s standards. The extensive improvements will maintain the building’s historic integrity while providing modern amenities for artists and visitors alike. This will include an artisan gift shop and art gallery, classrooms, meeting spaces, a multi-purpose performance hall with a stage, and office rentals. A planned elevator will ensure that arts opportunities are available and accessible to all members of our community. This expansion will result in long-term sustainability through expanded programming and the development of alternative revenue sources such as ticket sales and rental space.
Ways to Contribute
Although significant strides have been made toward our fundraising goal, your tax deductible support is essential to the project’s success.
- Donations of up to $5,000 can be mailed or made online with a debit or credit card.
- For larger donations or for those gifting stock and other investment securities, please contact Executive Director Zan Thompson at director@caldwellarts.com or phone at 828-754-2486.
- Donors giving at the $1,000 level and above will be recognized on the Caldwell Arts Council Capital Campaign Donor Wall.
- Multiple donations can be combined in one pledge, especially for memoriams and honorariums.
Capital Campaign Donors
Visionaries ($50,000+)
- Alex & Anne Bernhardt
- Bernhardt Furniture Foundation
- Blue Ridge Energy
- Broyhill Family Foundation
- McCreary Charities
Champions ($30,000-$49,999)
- Barbara Freiman
- City of Lenoir
- Lenoir Tourism Development Authority
Advocates ($10,000-$29,999)
- John & Josephine Beall
- Willis & Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation
- Coffey Foundation
- JB Plaster Architect
- Darrell Pennell
- Stevens Family Foundation
Patrons ($5,000-$9,999)
- Carolina Elite Plumbing
- Jonas Foundation
Supporters ($1,000-$4,999)
- Beverly & Judy Beal
- Jonathan & Erika Beal
- Celeste & Joe Brantolino
- Dr. Jeff & Lynn Church
- Chris & Kim Conley
- Kay & Patrick Crouch
- Dottie & Jim Darsie
- Bev Frye & Joe Doll
- Harriet Hines
- Susie Hutchens
- Rachel Jenkins
- Terri & Alan Johnson
- Lifestore Bank Community Fund
- Greer Lysaght
- Lucy McCarl
- Ann Miller
- Tim & Sandra Scobie
- Jennifer & Dan Shattuck
- Art Sherwood
- Herbert & Becky Stevens
- Rebecca & Merrill White
- Whitener Family Foundation
- Lewis Wright
Friends (Up to $999)
- Andy Atkin & Dorothy Nurminen
- Ballenger Family Partnership
- Annette Beam
- Evelyn Beam
- Robert & Donna Belk
- Carol Ann Bingham
- Kaye Blair
- Karen Borei
- Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bradford
- Steven & Adriane Brooks
- Peg Broyhill
- Claudia & Edward Bujold
- Betty Buss
- Cindy Day
- Joe & Frances Delk
- Joe Delk, III
- Wyn Flo
- Marti Kardol
- Dale & Jan Griffith
- Charlie Haltiwanger
- Laura & Andrew Hampel
- Susan Hayes
- Jacqueline Hooper
- Meredith Janssen
- Jeff & Rita Joines
- Marti Kardol
- Barbara Kirby & Isaac Tolbert
- Keith & Bethany Kirby
- Margaret Kirby
- Margaret & Richard Martine
- Karla Miller
- Susan Morgan
- Reva Pennell
- Debra Philyaw
- Liza Plaster
- Deborah Ashley Smith
- Deborah Schilstra
- Zan Thompson
- Richard Tolbert
- Constance Tosky
- Andrea Watson
- Nancy Wallace
- Teige West
- Angela & Harold White
Floorplans & Contractors
The Plans and Schedule
This multi-year project has already begun and will be conducted in stages by floor. The plan is expected to take three to five years to complete.
Note: These drawings are for reference only and are subject to change.
Meet our Contractors!
Renovation Project Photos
Check back for additional photo uploads as the renovation continues.