Come celebrate North Carolina’s rich artistic heritage with a daytime event honoring the latest recipients of the North Carolina Heritage Award, the state’s highest honor for folk arts. This biennial awards show draws a large and enthusiastic crowd to recognize and honor distinguished award recipients, who range from acclaimed musicians to folks who quietly practice their art in family and community settings. The five honorees will share the inspiring stories of their lifelong dedication to craft through live on-stage interviews, documentary film presentations, musical performances, and a display of artwork. Full of music, art, and community, this uplifting afternoon will leave you feeling proud to call North Carolina home.
The 2025 recipients of the N.C. Heritage Awards are:
Gaurang Doshi, a North Indian classical musician from Winston-Salem
Helen Gibson, a woodcarver from the Brasstown community in western N.C.
The Glorifying Vines Sisters, a gospel quartet from Farmville
Chester McMillian, a Round Peak guitarist from Mount Airy
Herman and Loretta Oxendine, Lumbee traditional artisans from Pembroke (Loretta Oxendine passed away on Oct. 6, 2024, and will be honored posthumously.)
Read more about the honorees and their work here: https://www.ncarts.org/blog/2024/11/07/2025-north-carolina-heritage-awards
Learn more about the N.C. Heritage Awards program here.
This event is part of our 2025 Down Home Concerts series. Learn about other shows in the series here.
Tickets for this and all 2025 Down Home Concerts are on sale now. Purchase tickets online here, or call PineCone’s box office at 919-664-8333 to save on fees.
