IPCA presents a diverse range of high quality exhibitions, lectures and programs, including educational offerings and special events to Robeson County and the surrounding communities. These exhibitions, lectures and programs provide youth and community members with important insights into the visual and performing arts while learning about the creative processes.
Inner Peace strives to become a recognized cultural hub and authority for cultural enrichment through visual and performing art, while being widely renown for excellence
in creative programming, education, collaboration and leadership development of the arts.
A center for professional and emerging talents.

Thank YOU for your continued support of the arts!
Stay tuned for more events to come!

OPEN CALL FOR WRITERS!
Accepting ALL kinds of written / performance work from ALL kinds of genre from ALL ages of folk at ALL experience levels! (especially the new)
We want to get your work on stage!

Go HERE for Submission and Entry Info

(Or scan the QR code to submit!)

CREATIVE WRITERS AND LITERARY PERFORMERS!

Young, new, or upcoming? Unpublished or unheard?

Arts From The Heart Inc (501(c)(3) and the Front Porch Theatre Company want to help you share your voice!

We want you to send us your:

Short Plays, Skits, Monologues, Short stories / long jokes, Long form or slam poetry, Tall tales / urban legends / ghost stories / cryptid lore, prepared talks or humorous anecdotes about regional points, people, or events of interest / significance, Wise words of advice from the “older” generation, sassy words of advice from the "younger" generation, Interpretive or multi-media storytelling,
Comedy routines, sketch work, music, song or dance .. OR

-Inventive ways to tell YOUR story that aren’t listed above-

Submissions will be adjudicated by our staff and selected works incorporated into the formation of the first in an ongoing series of 40-45 minute productions entitled: “The Stories We Tell.” The first public performance of this series is planned for mid December of 2024, specific dates TBA. Selected pieces may be performed by the submitting artist(s) (informal audition or video of submission required) or by a cast of similarly young, unheard and upcoming performer(s) under our direction. Individual works must fit within a 5-15 minute performance run time. We will produce at least three works, with the maximum number of works limited only by our 45 minute time frame.

We are specifically looking for stories that focus on SE North Carolina for this project. The more local, the better. We are especially interested in works that center in or around Robeson County and connect to our local cultures, traditions, histories, communities and social concerns. Things that happen around a typical front porch. (That won't stop us from considering EVERY submission, however!)

Meet Our Gallery Chefs

Because food is art too.

During events, we like to compliment art and wine with a colorful blend of delicious flavors. Meet Chef Jay, Chef Larry and Chef Steven, our very own fine cuisine specialists. With combined experience and talent, they create a deliciously artful experience for any event.

Do you have a wedding, party or other event/celebration you are planning and need catering? The Gallery Chefs are available for booking. Please visit our Chefs page to find out more about the Chefs and how to get in touch!

OUR TEAM

Melvin Morris
Owner/Curator

Sara Voecks
Art & Marketing Director
Graphic Designer

Eric Voecks
Technical Advisor

Burritt "Bucky" Benson III
Resident Artist

Donate to the Arts!

IPCA presents a diverse range of high quality exhibitions, lectures and programs, including educational offerings and special events to Robeson County and surrounding communities. To do this we need you. Your contribution will help us continue to expand and enhance, and grow as a cultural hub providing artistic resources to the community.

Thank you for your support!