Evening with the Stars
May 2, 2012 - 6:00-9:00pm
at Mother Earth Tap Room & Beer Garden
127 W. North Street, Kinston, NC
• Showcasing local artists’ work for sale
• Heavy hors d’oeuvres & beverages
• Live musical entertainment
Dress: Casual Elegance
Tickets: $35
Pearson Park Canopy Dedication
with Jazz in the Park
Thursday, May 3
Dedication 6:00-6:30pm
Jazz 6:30-8:00pm
The canopy is included in the African American Music Trail Project and it is the first piece of public art to be installed for this project— funded by Golden Leaf to the CCA. Partners include City of Kinston, County of Lenoir, Kinston-Lenoir Co. Parks & Recreation.
More Jazz in the Park...
6:30-8:30pm - June 8, July 13, and August 10
BBQ Festival on the Neuse
Arts & Crafts Market
Saturday, May 5
9:00am-6:00pm
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Don’t forget to buy your 2012 Commemorative Festival on the Neuse Poster featuring the work of the |
Look for these great items for sale from local artists and craftspeople!
- Warmers, Scents, Sprays
- Windchimes
- Yard Ornaments
- Woodworking—Jewelry Boxes, Wood Pens, Turned Bowls, Furniture
- Handmade Pine Needle Baskets
- Mini Rock Garden
- Handmade Semi-Precious Stone & Sterling Beaded Jewelry
- Handmade Children’s Boutique Clothing & Hair Bows
- Handsewn Quilts & Cloth Toys
- Silk Scarves
- Watercolor Paintings
- Original Paintings
Arts & Crafts Market
beside Farmer’s Market & Herritage Street, 9:00am-6:00pm
Art Tent
Pearson Park, 9:00am-6:00pm
Plein Air Paint Out Painting Sale
Mother Earth Brewing, 9:00am-6:00pm
New Exhibition Space Opens
The Arts Center introduces a new exhibition space! The Queen Street Deli at 117 South Queen Street is now showing the work of local artists!
Mary Page Whitley (Current exhibit)
This body of work depicts mostly outdoor mountain scenes from Blowing Rock, North Carolina and areas surrounding the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mary Page has painted most of the work in this collection “en plein air,” a French term used to describe the act of painting outdoors, which means “in the open air.” She has attempted to capture the majesty of this region in all seasons. She is excited for the opportunity to be involved in this public art project and happy to be the inaugural artist in the new exhibition space at the Queen Street Deli. All work is available for sale through the Arts Council.
The shows will encompass the work of one artist at a time and are scheduled for eight-week time slots. The first artist (to be announced) will open during the first week of April. Any interested artists should contact Amanda Micheletto-Blouin for more information.
Our Artist in the News
Amanda Micheletto-Blouin, Programs & Visual Arts Director at the Arts Center, will be showing her work in Raleigh at 311 W. Martin Street Gallery. This dynamic art show features three couples and celebrates the balance of passion for love and art that highlights individual ways of seeing, thinking, and creating. The exhibited works will include printmaking, ceramics, metal design, wood design, textile design, painting and digital media. Participating artist couples include; Abigail Heuss & Michael Smoot, Amanda & Stephan Micheletto-Blouin, Alison Flegel & Jonathan Peedin.
The exhibition opens on First Friday, March 2nd from 6:00-9:00pm at 311 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC.
Classes & Workshops for the New Year!
Check out the complete list of Classes and Workshops for Adults and Children starting in Marchds.
Online registration now available! Sign up today.
Get an ArtsNC.org NC License plate and show your support for the Arts in NC. Sign up before August 15, 2011to be in a drawing for numbers 0002-0025.
Please download the full details and show your colors!
Our annual fundraising campaign is under way now. Please donate today!
Join the Community Council for the Arts or renew your partnership today! For more information, call 527-2517.
