Perry County Council of the Arts
Non-profit OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States2-10 Employees
The Perry County Council of the Arts is a nonprofit organization based in Newport, Pennsylvania, founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1982, that operates within the non-profit arts sector. It serves as a regional cultural hub by nurturing creativity, supporting artists, and contributing to downtown revitalization and the local economy, with an emphasis on art education initiatives across six counties. The organization collaborates with a rising network of members, grants, and sponsors, including major underwriting from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, and it maintains a measurable community impact by engaging adults and children in the arts. Recent activity includes organizing and participating in events such as the Little Buffalo Festival and Poetic Excellence Awards in the Newport area, highlighting its role in regional cultural programming and artist recognition.