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For Vibrant Art

From colorful street murals to intimate art studios, Downtown Sanford is a canvas of inspiration ripe for discovery. See how the arts flourish here, creating connections that ignite imagination and celebrate the spirit of our town.

Cultural Canvas

Suzanne K. Clifford, Dance Instructor
Having studied and obtained degrees in both Dance and Education, Suzanne has nurtured young dancers in the basement of the “old Belk building in downtown Sanford since 1995. As owner and instructor of the Sanford School of Classical Ballet, she has shepherded the school through many achievements which will soon include the 30th anniversary of the Spring Student Performance at the Mann Center of NC and the 25th anniversary of the school’s inaugural performance of The Nutcracker. With both of Suzanne’s daughters as alumnae and her eldest grandson now in her pre-ballet class, the Sanford School of Classical Ballet is a true family legacy worth experiencing.

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Train Scavenger Hunt

Explore Downtown Sanford as you hunt for 12 miniature, bronze replicas of the Number 12 locomotive.