Arts and Entertainment
Clayton is a burgeoning artists’ community. The visual and performing arts continue to grow as citizens find fewer and fewer reasons to venture out of town for entertainment.
The Clayton Center, which features a 600-seat auditorium, was renovated from the former Clayton school buildings into a state-of-the-art performance and conference center. The auditorium is home to a professional performance series that runs between October and May annually. Recent performers in the series include Doc Watson, Ricky Scaggs, B.J. Thomas, Bering Strait, Capitol Steps Comedy Troupe and Second City Comedy. A Sunday series, “Sundays in Clayton,” had its inaugural season in 2004-05 and included a performance by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The auditorium also is rented to local groups for pageants, concerts and presentations. The Conference Center has quickly become a destination for both the businesses and civic communities around the region. It also is home to visual artist exhibitions throughout the year.
The Johnston County Arts Council (JCAC)—the private, nonprofit arts agency for Johnston County—has its main office in Clayton. The council supports quality arts programs and projects throughout the county and within area schools, promotes and sponsors local arts events, and advocates the arts as a part of everyday life in Johnston County.
The Clayton Art Faire, sponsored annually by the Clayton Visual Arts committee, is held each year in June in conjunction with Millstock, a local music and crafts festival.
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