Carol Pratt, Union County Arts Council president, awards Chuck’s Toys a ribbon at the 2015 Art on Main festival.
At the March County Commission meeting, Union County Mayor Jason Bailey presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Carol Pratt, who founded and led the Union County Arts Council for more than eight years, and for the council’s donation to the new UC Heritage Park.
Union County Art Council Members: Randy Turner, Gloria Holcomb, Susan Boone, Carol Pratt not pictured Eric Holcomb and Betty Bullen.
The Union County Arts Council (UCAC) was originally birthed within the Chamber of Commerce, started by Julie Graham and Cindy Taylor with the first Art in the Park event held at Paulette Elementary School soon after its construction. Today’s board consists of President Carol Pratt, local artist Betty Bullen, Randy Turner, Eric and Gloria Holcomb, and Susan Boone. The council operates as a 501c3 organization and has successfully applied for and received grants for Arts, Culture, and Humanities.