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About Us

Inspiring Creativity, Building Community.

Noel Community Arts Program (NCAP) is a community-centered arts organization dedicated to creating accessible, meaningful opportunities for creative learning and expression.

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Rooted in the belief that the arts are essential to individual and community well-being, NCAP offers a welcoming space where people of all ages can explore creativity, develop skills, and connect through shared artistic practice.

 

Our Approach

 

NCAP’s programs are grounded in the idea that creativity is both a personal and communal experience.

 

We prioritize:

  • Thoughtful, process-centered learning

  • Instruction led by local teaching artists

  • Inclusive, welcoming environments

  • Opportunities for exploration at every experience level

 

Whether someone is discovering a new medium or continuing a long-standing creative practice, our goal is to provide space that supports curiosity, growth, and connection.

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Who We Serve

 

NCAP serves:

  • Children and teens

  • Adults at all stages of life

  • Beginners and experienced artists alike

 

Our offerings include classes, private lessons, workshops, camps, exhibitions, and special events across a range of disciplines, including visual arts, music, pottery, writing, and interdisciplinary creative work.

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Our Spaces

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Programs and events take place in NCAP’s studio and gallery spaces, designed to encourage focus, conversation, and creative engagement.

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These spaces function not only as classrooms and studios, but also as places where community gathers—where learning, making, and sharing happen side by side.

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Community & Collaboration

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NCAP values collaboration with teaching artists, partner organizations, and community members.

Through exhibitions, performances, workshops, and community-centered initiatives, we aim to strengthen connections and foster a shared sense of creative belonging.

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Our Mission

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To provide accessible, high-quality arts education and creative experiences that support personal growth, community connection, and lifelong engagement with the arts.

Board of Directors

  • Brandon Crist (President)

  • Teresa Edgerton-Scott (Vice President)

  • Linda Perkins (Secretary)

  • Mary Ann Wade (Treasurer)

  • Deborrah (Cookie) Coleman

  • June Rose Dowis

  • Mary (ML) Dumars

  • Debra Roberson

  • Vickie Young

  • Rachel Scott (Ex-Officio)

  • Tracy McComic (Executive Director)

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