WELCOME TO
CAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
the Lake Norman region’s new home for inspiration, entertainment, education, and community.
our
STORY
Our mission at Cain Center for the Arts is to provide exceptional visual arts, performing arts, and social experiences to the Lake Norman Region. This mission is supported by our guiding values: community, education, inspiration, and entertainment.Â
The art made here is for all ages and backgrounds, with space and resources to express and explore our experiences with the world and each other. Please learn more about our exciting performing arts series, our innovative visual art galleries, our robust education program, and our community impact initiatives. We encourage members of the community to get involved as audience members, artists, students, or volunteers!
Located in the heart of Old Town Cornelius, Cain Center for the Arts first raised its curtain in 2023 to offer vibrant performing arts events, thought-provoking visual art exhibits, diverse arts education, and lively social experiences to the Lake Norman community and beyond. The 32,000-square-foot facility includes a beautiful gallery area, two large classrooms and a dedicated dance studio, and an impressive 400+ seat theater with balcony. The building is situated on 1.85 acres and includes a sizeable greenspace including an outdoor plaza. The facility has served as a catalyst for business and residential growth in downtown Cornelius and expands the footprint of Charlotte’s vibrant arts landscape
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our
team
EXECUTIVE
JUSTIN DIONNE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JDIONNE@CAINARTS.ORG
OPERATIONS
SARA GIBSON
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
SGIBSON@CAINARTS.ORG
ADAM CAMPBELL
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
ACAMPBELL@CAINARTS.ORG
KYLE MAHR
ASST. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
KMAHR@CAINARTS.ORG
ADAM RICH
DIRECTOR OF TICKETING & PATRON SERVICES
ARICH@CAINARTS.ORG
HEATHER WHIPPLE
TICKET OFFICE COORDINATOR/ EVENT MANAGER
HWHIPPLE@CAINARTS.ORG
ALLISON SPENCER
RECEPTIONIST
VISUAL ARTS & Community Engagement
SIMONE EL BEY
DIRECTOR OF VISUAL ARTS & EDUCATION
SELBEY@CAINARTS.ORG
IYANA WATTS
STUDIO PROGRAM COORDINATOR
IWATTS@CAINARTS.ORG
DEVELOPMENT
RODGER CLARK
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
RCLARK@CAINARTS.ORG
ANITA OVERCASH
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
AOVERCASH@CAINARTS.ORG
DEBORAH STOCKINGER
DONOR & PATRON SERVICES ASSOCIATE
DSTOCKINGER@CAINARTS.ORG
Marketing & Public Relations
AMANDA SLOAN
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
ASLOAN@CAINARTS.ORG
AUTUMN PAYNE
DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST
APAYNE@CAINARTS.ORG
our
Board of directors
JEAN BOCK
PRESIDENT
ZACHARY TOOF
VICE PRESIDENT
DOUGLAS MARION
TREASURER
SUSAN IRVIN
SECRETARY