Cornelius Couple Donates $5M To New Arts Center Building Project

CORNELIUS, NC — Cornelius’ new arts center facility under development downtown will also come with a new name, thanks to a $5 million donation by a local couple.

The new $25 million arts facility will be named the “Cain Center for the Arts” and is expected to be a cornerstone of downtown redevelopment that town officials hope will also spur a vibrant arts district filled with galleries, shops and restaurants much like the NoDa arts district in Charlotte.

The $5 million donation, which Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam called “historic,” was made by residents William and Ericka Cain, who run a Cornelius-based insurance marketing firm, according to CorneliusToday.com.

The arts center will provide social, educational and entertainment opportunities for all ages of the community, according to Washam. A new organizational brand for the facility is expected to be unveiled in November.

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