Community Partners

With nearly 60 years of combined sobriety between founders Steve Palmer and Mickey Bakst, they are proof that you can live a full, rich, rewarding, and sober life while working in restaurants and hospitality. Ben’s Friends is a community of chefs, bartenders, line cooks, servers, sommeliers, host and hostesses, GMs and owners who have found…

The goals of the 2023 CVFA center on exposing arts that flavor our shared cultural experiences to a wide array of audiences throughout the local area, the greater Catawba Valley and beyond. To accomplish this, the CVFA offers unique, inclusive performances of live music that captures the voice of Catawba County; visual art exhibits that…

Footcandle Film Society was founded in 2008 and has provided the citizens of Catawba County with an opportunity to view and discuss films that have traditionally not been available or shown in theaters in the area. The film society has shown at least one film per month since its inception, with the films ranging from…

Mission Hart Square Foundation operates to ensure the preservation of our historic structures, traditional crafts, and trades. We host mission-driven events year-round, offer folklife classes, k-12 educational programming, and welcome visitors Monday-Friday through our membership program.

Mission To transform lives through performance, support of music education, and the advancement of social harmony in the North Carolina Foothills and beyond. Vision Inspiring, Educating, and Connecting Through Song

Mission To produce quality live shows, foster creative expression, and engage diverse community members in the art of theatre. Vision Live theatre that entertains, enlightens, inspires, and unites our community. Strategic Directions Engage Equitably; Investing in Human Capital; Creating Sustainability; and, Promoting Our Value.

Hickory Museum of Art represents and promotes the Unifour region (Catawba, Caldwell, Burke, and Alexander Counties) as a center of innovative creativity and inclusive community through its commitment to visual arts, education, and collaboration. Our Vision To become a catalyst for a future where creative exploration, inclusivity, and community create the foundation for a more…

The company began as an industrial design company over 40 years ago serving Fortune 500 companies in retail, manufacturing, and distribution. During those years they developed more than 20,000 products which can be found in over 45,000 stores. The company has been awarded numerous awards such as the IDSA Gold Award, Retailers Choice Award and…

Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) is a private liberal arts university located in Hickory, North Carolina. With a history dating back to 1891, LRU has established itself as a prestigious institution known for its academic excellence, personalized education, and strong commitment to service. LRU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, providing students with opportunities…

Mission The mission of The Green Room Community Theatre is to "Entertain, Educate, and Engage." About The Green Room Community Theatre is a non-profit organization established in 1987 and currently in our 37th production season. Our goal is to perpetuate interest and activity in the performing arts within Catawba County, NC and the Unifour region.…