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Over $70,000 Given to Arts Education in Catawba County and Beyond Since 2016.
Hundreds of New Artists Featured and Compensated.
Thousands of Lives Changed.

This is Hickory Playground.

 

 Testimonials

I love my school, students, and program with all of my heart and we are a completely self-funded department. We receive no help in raising funds for our productions and are responsible for fundraising, grant applications, and more. In 2018, with [Hickory Playground] funds, we were able to pay for the rights and royalties to present “Cinderella.” Without this generous donation, we would have definitely been short in other aspects of the production. In 2019, was used to purchase set pieces and the rights and royalties for our production of “Shrek: the Musical.” This organization is a blessing to our program… it is great to know that someone outside of the four walls of our school cares about our students and their theatrical experiences. The Arts touches students’ lives in ways that are impossible to count. Many thanks to Hickory Playground for their support for the Arts and I hope that they can continue to help many schools in our area.

— Alison Andrews, Theatre Teacher, Catawba County Schools


Hickory Playground is a unique and inventive way to bring together creative people to support arts education in our community. As a Hickory resident I am always excited about attending the Playground each year as the process is innovative and fresh. As an arts educator, I am truly moved by the fiscal assistance the Playground provides to arts education programs throughout our community. Thank you Hickory Playground for what you create and what you give back to children in our community.

— Sally Ross, Orchestra Teacher, Hickory Public Schools

 
 

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Tonight is the night! Come on out and support the arts in public education! Tickets will be available at the door. Fanjoy-Labrenz Studio 215 1st Ave SW
We are one week away from Hickory Playground’s Gala! Check out some of the local artists that will be selling their works at the Gala. 70% of all sales go to the artists and 30% go directly back toward Hickory Playground’s donation to ar
For the first time since 2019, HPG will be having our annual Gala for the Arts! All proceeds raised go directly back to arts departments in public education. Multiple artists will be selling their pieces, and we will have live music and refreshments
Some highlights from a great festival! 🎲🍸Stay tuned for the school grant application
Did someone say MERCH? Join us TONIGHT at the Drendel Auditorium, 7:30 PM for an evening of comedy, music, and theater. Tickets are FREE at the door with a suggested donation. Any donation exceeding $20 comes with a free tie-dye HPG t-shirt or bag!
IT BEGINS! Last night, our actors and playwrights met and were assigned into random groups. Over the next 48 hours, these groups will write, rehearse, and perform brand new plays, music, and stand up comedy for you Saturday night at the Drendel Audit
Tix are free and available at the door with a suggested donation. 🎲 And parking is available all around the Salt Block. There will be signage.
HPG 007 is just around the corner! 🎲 Tickets are free with a suggested donation and all proceeds go directly toward funding arts departments in public education. So join us this weekend!
One week from today our actors will meet their playwrights and get their prop to start the 48-hour process of writing, rehearsing, and performing their BRAND NEW plays for all of you at HPG007! 🎲 Join us Saturday night, July 29 at 7:30PM at Drendel
Don’t forget HPG 007 is coming up soon! The countdown is on 🎲
Join us at HPG 007 for some exclusive HPG merch! 🎲 We’ll have both new items and our classic tees are making a return with a retro tie dye twist. Also, all donations $20 and up will receive a free tote bag.
At 777 followers with HPG 007 coming up 😎 mark your calendars!
Don’t forget! 🎲 Join us on July 29 at 7:30PM at the Drendel Auditorium for the 7th Annual Hickory Playground Theater Festival! Free tickets are available at the door with a suggested donation and all our proceeds go directly toward funding ar
Who else can relate? 🎲 And friendly reminder to apply to HPG 007 through the link in bio!
Interested in being an actor for HPG 007? 🎲 Application link in bio!
Top Secret Mission: Playground Royale! 🎲 Join us on July 29 at 7:30PM at the Drendel Auditorium for the 7th Annual Hickory Playground Theater Festival! Free tickets are available at the door with a suggested donation and all our proceeds go directl
Another $12,000 given back to arts departments in North Carolina! We’ve now donated $69,000 to schools in our community. The best way to support us to attend our 7th Annual Theater Festival on July 29!! Link in bio :)