WELCOME TO
CAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
the Lake Norman region’s new home for inspiration, entertainment, education, and community.

our
STORY
The Cain Center for the Arts is a source of creative expression for the people of the Lake Norman region. Made possible by the founding gift of Ericka and Bill Cain and other local philanthropists, we first raised our curtain in 2023 to offer the community many opportunities for art education and performance. 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. We encourage members of the community to get involved as audience members, artists, students, or volunteers to present quality visual arts, performing arts, and social experiences to the Lake Norman Region. This mission is supported by the guiding values of the Cain Center: community, education, inspiration, and entertainment.
our
team

staff
JUSTIN DIONNE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JDIONNE@CAINARTS.ORG
SIMONE EL BEY
DIRECTOR OF VISUAL ARTS & EDUCATION
SELBEY@CAINARTS.ORG
SARA GIBSON
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
SGIBSON@CAINARTS.ORG
BRANDON KINCAID
TECHNICAL & FACILITIES DIRECTOR
BKINCAID@CAINARTS.ORG
ADAM RICH
DIRECTOR OF TICKETING & PATRON SERVICES
ARICH@CAINARTS.ORG
AMANDA SLOAN
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
ASLOAN@CAINARTS.ORG
ANITA OVERCASH
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
AOVERCASH@CAINARTS.ORG
DEBORAH STOCKINGER
DONOR & PATRON SERVICES ASSOCIATE
DSTOCKINGER@CAINARTS.ORG
BENJAMIN OSBORNE
STUDIO PROGRAM COORDINATOR
BOSBORNE@CAINARTS.ORG
Board of Directors
PAUL NEWTON
PRESIDENT
JEAN BOCK
VICE PRESIDENT
DOUGLAS MARION
TREASURER
CYNTHIA BUSH
SECRETARY
GREG WESSLING
PAST PRESIDENT
PAT BECHDOL
PAST VICE PRESIDENT