Marcus Dawson is a North Carolina collage artist whose mission is to spread joy and light through hand cut analog collages. He has a deep love for found papers and photographs that enables him to puzzle pieces together to tell a story through art.

On September 8, 2026, the Leland Cultural Arts Center will open WE WERE HERE, a solo exhibition by local artist Kennedy B. Holley. The exhibition will be on view through September 30, with an opening reception on Thursday, September 10 from 6–8 PM. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.