Davie County Schools teamed with Ashley for the Arts for the annual Arts Smart Festival at Davie County High School here on May 10.

Ashley for the Arts is a program sponsored by Ashley Furniture Inds. in support of local schools.

Representatives from Ashley presented School Superintendent Darrin Hartness with a $10,000 check and also presented its first ever humanitarian award to Noel Grady-Smith for her exceptional service to the school district, students and the community during the opening ceremony.

“The arts have the power to enhance society with extraordinary grace and incalculable value,” said Todd Wanek, president and CEO of Ashley. His quote was proudly displayed throughout the entire campus.

The event featured student artists, singers, dancers, musicians and actors from all of the Davie County Schools Arts Education Departments. Simultaneous performances were scheduled throughout the afternoon in the large and small gyms, and additional attached classrooms.

Ashley plans to open a 1.1-million-square-foot distribution center in Advance, which is located in Davie County, in October.