The Arc of High Point is located in High Point, NC. It was formed in 1954 by people concerned about the lack of services provided to children, adults, and friends with disabilities. The Arc is comprised of parents, educators, professionals, community citizens, and people with developmental disabilities who are working toward a common goal of improving the well-being of persons with developmental disabilities through advocacy, research, and education.

The Art Studio at the Arc was established in 2002 as a place where artists could come and express themselves through the arts. A Pottery studio and Soap making workshop was added later to fulfill the never-ending quest for outlets for their creative expressions, and most recently a sewing program has join the fold.

All proceeds of the sale of these items are to sustain the programs. Your purchase enables our artists to continue to create and grow.


The Arc of High Point Guiding Principals:

Participatory Democracy
The Arc acts to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their parents, siblings, family members and other concerned members of the public have meaningful opportunities to inform and guide the direction of the organization’s advocacy, including determining policy and positions on important issues. The Arc strives for diversity in its leadership, as well as in all facets of the work of the organization.

Visionary Leadership
The Arc leads by articulating a positive vision for the future of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and catalyzes public and private support in realization of that vision through carefully planned and well executed goals, strategies and actions.

Public Interest
The Arc represents the public interest, supporting and acting with and on behalf of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families regardless of the type of disability or membership in The Arc.

Collaboration
The Arc works with individuals, organizations and coalitions in a collaborative fashion. The Arc values and promotes effective partnerships between volunteer and staff leadership at all levels of the organization.

Transparency, Integrity and Excellence
The Arc conducts its business with integrity, accountability, and open, honest and timely communication. The Arc is committed to quality and excellence in all its does.