- Prior to the creation of the N.C. School of the Arts, ECU was considered the State School of the Arts, and is still nationally recognized for its curricula.
- The Pitt-Greenville and Farmville Arts Councils, along with East Carolina University, present literally hundreds of events throughout the year.
- Events at ECU are presented as part of two major series: Playhouse Production Series, and Performing Arts Series.
- An extensive schedule of summer stock theatre featuring nationally known performers is presented seasonally.
- Events include chamber groups, major symphonies, touring Broadway shows, opera, and ballet.
- Many programs are free. Ticketed events have a price range of $5.00 to $32.00.
- University academic departments offer a number of highly specialized visual and performing arts opportunities.
- Opportunities for personal involvement are available through community bands, orchestras, theatre, dance and vocal groups, and writers and artists guilds.
- Eight art galleries/museums are located in Pitt County.
- A number of nationally known poets and artists reside in the area.
- Pitt County and East Carolina University provide extensive library systems both in terms of number of volumes for specialized research and programs for children and adults.
- The library systems offer a Health Sciences Library, Music Library, Manuscripts Collection, Rare Books Collection, a special Children's Library, and a number of other specialized components.
- Both county and university libraries have media centers offering microfiche and microfilm collections and readers, computers and software, CD and DVD players, and a variety of commonly used audio-visual items.
- Pitt County's Sheppard Library offers story hours for toddlers and pre-schoolers, a school visitation program for kindergartners and elementary school children, and "Popcorn Theatre" for grades 4-7. Sheppard and its branches provide homework services for all grade levels, a summer reading program, and a number of adult literary programs.
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