SALT Block Foundation

SALT Block Foundation We strive to provide and maintain a quality cultural destination and self-sustaining cultural hub.

The SALT Block Foundation is excited to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 fiscal yea...
08/31/2026

The SALT Block Foundation is excited to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, along with a new Board President! ✨

Pictured from right to left:

Shelli Breadon, a newly appointed Catawba County Magistrate, joins us as our Catawba County Board Representative.

Julia Matheson, a travel professional with deep roots in our community, steps into the role of Board President for FY 2026–2028.

Jennifer Stuckey, an HR and finance professional, joins the Board and will take on the role of Treasurer for FY 2027–2029.

Grace Mearns, a multimedia marketing expert, brings her talents and energy as a new Board member.

Erin Hooks, Executive Director of the SALT Block Foundation, rounds out this fantastic group.

Please join us in welcoming these talented community leaders to the SALT Block Foundation Board of Directors! We’re excited for all they’ll bring to the Block. ❤️

🎉 Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Erin Hooks! 🎂Erin works tirelessly for the SALT Block an...
08/28/2026

🎉 Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Erin Hooks! 🎂

Erin works tirelessly for the SALT Block and brings so much heart, humor, and dedication to everything she does. We’re lucky to have her as our leader, colleague, and friend.

We may be a little biased, but we think she’s worth her SALT! 🧂❤️

Happy Birthday, Erin! We hope your day is every bit as wonderful as you are.

🥳 Help us celebrate Erin by leaving her some birthday love in the comments!

We are thrilled to share that the Don & Kirvin Norwood $500,000 Matching Campaign has officially reached its goal! Thank...
08/26/2026

We are thrilled to share that the Don & Kirvin Norwood $500,000 Matching Campaign has officially reached its goal! Thanks to the generosity of donors throughout our community, $500,000 in matching funds have been secured for a total of $1,000,000 pledged to the SALT Block Foundation's Capital Endowment.

The Capital Endowment focuses exclusively on infrastructure needs, such as HVAC replacement, roofing, glass, power systems, major structural repair, parking lots, technology installation and upgrades, and other essential infrastructure needs.

The Capital Endowment will help secure the future of the SALT Block by providing sustainable support for critical infrastructure needs for years to come through this dedicated Capital Endowment. It ensures that our resident organizations, Catawba Science Center, Hickory Museum of Art, Western Piedmont Symphony, Hickory Choral Society, and Arts Culture Catawba, can continue focusing on the exceptional programs, performances, exhibitions, and educational opportunities that enrich our region. This pivotal fundraising success will allow The SALT Block Foundation to continue its mission of funding the majority of infrastructure and operational costs for our resident organizations.

To everyone who contributed and pledged to this campaign, please accept our heartfelt thanks. Your generosity is an investment in the future of the SALT Block and the cultural life of our community.

Because of you, this treasured campus will continue inspiring, educating, and bringing people together for generations to come.

🌳 Wow, what a storm we had Monday evening!Our staff arrived Tuesday morning to find that a tree had partially collapsed ...
08/19/2026

🌳 Wow, what a storm we had Monday evening!

Our staff arrived Tuesday morning to find that a tree had partially collapsed onto one of our garden sculptures. Thankfully, the art survived the storm! The team at Chester Tree Care, LLC did a fantastic job carefully uncovering Linkages by artist Wayne Trapp. ❤️

Moments like this are a good reminder of an important part of what the SALT Block Foundation does every day. We care for and preserve the buildings and grounds that our resident organizations call home, including handling the unexpected when it comes our way.

Just another day in the life of your friendly neighborhood benevolent landlord! 🌳🏛️

A great gathering of Rotarians. We spy some familiar faces in these photos. 👀
08/13/2026

A great gathering of Rotarians. We spy some familiar faces in these photos. 👀

The heat and humidity getting to be too much? ☀️🥵Even the squirrels at the SALT Block are enjoying a good “sploot” to co...
08/13/2026

The heat and humidity getting to be too much? ☀️🥵

Even the squirrels at the SALT Block are enjoying a good “sploot” to cool down!

Life is always cool On The Block. 😎🐿️

☀️ Happy Monday!We've just heard from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck, and they're rolling back onto the SALT Block this We...
08/03/2026

☀️ Happy Monday!

We've just heard from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck, and they're rolling back onto the SALT Block this Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon! ☕🚚

Whether you're stopping by for a coffee, matcha, or another favorite drink, it's the perfect midweek pick-me-up. We'll see you there!

Sad day on the Block. 💔 Our deepest condolences to our friends at Catawba Science Center.
07/23/2026

Sad day on the Block. 💔 Our deepest condolences to our friends at Catawba Science Center.

☕ Travelin' Tom's Coffee will be back at the SALT Block tomorrow from 9-12 p.m. We're loving their Wednesday visits!Whet...
07/21/2026

☕ Travelin' Tom's Coffee will be back at the SALT Block tomorrow from 9-12 p.m. We're loving their Wednesday visits!

Whether you're craving a hot coffee, an iced latte, or a refreshing matcha, they've got just the thing to perk up your morning. 🌿

Please note: Travelin' Tom's is currently experiencing issues with their point-of-sale system. For the fastest service, they encourage you to pre-order using the QR code in the graphic or by visiting:
https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/ #/T214X5222384

See you tomorrow! ☕

After recently helping an Eastern Hercules beetle find a safer spot, the SALT Block had another tiny visitor.Our friends...
07/14/2026

After recently helping an Eastern Hercules beetle find a safer spot, the SALT Block had another tiny visitor.

Our friends at Western Piedmont Symphony spotted this beautiful praying mantis perched on a sun-soaked window and relocated it to a cool, shady patch of mulch. 🌿

Fun fact: Praying mantises are incredible ambush hunters that help keep gardens healthy by feeding on flies, moths, mosquitoes, and other insects. They can also turn their heads nearly 180°, making them some of nature's most impressive little predators! 👀

Arts, science, culture... and apparently insect rescue! 🐞💚

You never know what fascinating wildlife you'll discover when you visit the SALT Block.

Address

243 3rd Avenue NE
Hickory, NC
28601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18283244906

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