The Modern Dispatch

Fayetteville

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Fayetteville's Arts Director Raven Cook's vision for shifting arts funding from established institutions to grassroots projects.
Culture

Raven Cook Unveils Fayetteville Arts Director Vision for Funding Shift

Fayetteville's new Arts and Culture Director, Raven Cook, plans to reallocate 20% of the city's arts budget from established institutions to grassroots projects, sparking both excitement and concern a

Theo Ashford·April 24, 2026
Fayetteville cityscape with artists collaborating and celebrating, symbolizing new leadership in arts and culture.
Culture

Fayetteville Names Raven Cook Arts Director, Starts May 2026

Fayetteville is poised to directly invest approximately $100,000 in its artists, a commitment solidified by the selection of Raven Cook as its future Arts and Culture Director, a role set to begin in May 2026.

Theo Ashford·April 24, 2026