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The Historic 1876 Cabarrus County Courthouse is home to the Cabarrus Arts Council. Inside, guests can browse the current exhibition in The Galleries, purchase local art from the Gallery Gift Shop, take in a performance inside the Davis Theatre, and explore the area’s heritage at The Cabarrus Museum of History. The CAC also host several events throughout the year offering locals and visitors alike a variety of opportunities to engage with and support the arts.
Erected in 1876 and on the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse is one of North Carolina’s finest late 19th-century public buildings. The building is a synthesis of the Greek Revival, Italianate and Second Empire styles.
The Cabarrus Arts Council programs and operates the Davis Theatre and The Galleries, conducts one of North Carolina’s largest art-in-education programs for both the Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City school systems, supports arts organizations and artists through grants and workshops and serves as a catalyst and consultant for public and corporate art.