The Community Council for the Arts (CCA) in Kinston, NC, is the regional center unifying community ties through exposure to the arts, providing rich cultural experiences while promoting tourism, economic development, and educational opportunities for all. CCA promotes the arts with our five beautiful galleries; extensive exhibits; unique classes; and special events. CCA has the largest public collection of 2D and 3D art in North Carolina; is the hub of the African American Music Trail, which encompasses eight (8) counties; sponsors annual national juried art shows; and hosts art events during the annual BBQ Festival on the Neuse.