Alamance Arts Seeks New Executive Director After 70 Years of Community Service

Alamance Arts, the county arts council headquartered in a renovated Victorian home at 213 South Main Street in Graham, is searching for a new executive director to lead an organization whose mission is to "shape the cultural identity of Alamance County by making art a tangible presence in the lives of its citizens."

The position opened following the retirement of Cary Worthy, who served as director for over 25 years. The full-time, salaried role carries a compensation range of $75,000 to $90,000 depending on experience, according to the posting on ArtsNC. Two application deadlines appear across different sources: the original announcement listed March 31, 2026, while the ArtsNC job posting states April 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Prospective applicants should verify the current deadline directly with Alamance Arts at alamancearts.org.

The incoming director will report to the board president and oversee four direct reports: an assistant director, artist services director, business administrator, and trips director. The job posting describes the executive director as the organization's "chief executive and strategic leader, responsible for overall organizational management, financial sustainability, and advancement of the mission," with particular emphasis on fund development and donor engagement.

Alamance Arts has called its current building home since 1998, when the organization completed an extensive renovation of the Victorian residence once belonging to Captain James and Emma Holt White. That address on South Main Street has since served as the operational center for the organization's programming, education, facilities work, advocacy, and community funding efforts across the county.

The organization's founding year could not be confirmed from available sources, and the claim of 70 years of service requires independent verification with Alamance Arts leadership.