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Children's Birthday Parties
Come throw your child's birthday party here at the Arts Center! It's an easy, hassle-free way to celebrate that special child's important day. We provide invitations, birthday cake & ice cream, paper products, goody bags for all the children and a special art project for entertainment. All of this designed around a theme of your choice! Here are some themes to choose from:
BALLERINA, BARNYARD, CLOWN, GLAMOUR GIRL, BUG & BUTTERFLIES, BUGS BUNNY, POWERPUFF, FOOTBALL, ART, UNDER THE SEA, COWBOY, TRAIN, PRINCESS, WINNIE THE POOH, KINDERMUSIK, RACECAR, BASEBALL, PUPPY DOG, DANCE.
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"Tuscan Afternoon" by Mary Page Whitley
Part of the new exhibit in the Permanent Collections Gallery, May 1 - June 12.
Jazz for Kids Follow up
Approximately 1,800 students participated in a school residency performance by the David Leonhardt Jazz Ensemble.
These programs were contracted and presented by the Community Council for the Arts. The Arts Council is one of four arts organizations in North Carolina that has been invited to participate in developing a model for outreach programs and organization development. They were introduced to the musical instruments and improvization and were entertained with the performances of the ensemble, each performance being grade & age specific.
These programs were presented through grants of the Community Council for the Arts from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency.Additionally, approximately 75 adults and children participated in a family concert held as the culminating event of the 2 day residency.
William Sutton
On March 15, 2008, our wonderful friend and co-worker, William Sutton died after a courageous fight of 2 years following a massive stroke. William worked for the Arts Council for approximately 20 years. William was a loyal, honest, hard working employee who dearly loved the Arts Council. For those of us who knew him as a friend and had the opportunity to work with him, our lives will be forever better because of his presence.
Studio Artists at the Arts Center
Next time you’re at the Arts Center, take a moment to visit our studio artists!
Mina Miller has kept a studio with the Arts Center for the last 11 years. Mrs. Miller began her artistic journey with watercolors then moved on to oils, acrylic and what she frequently works with nowadays, collage. She is a member of the Artist’s League and shows every year in the Locals Only exhibit. Her studio is situated between that of Mrs. Shelia Stroud and Mrs. Molly Smith. Stop by to see more of Mrs. Miller’s work!
Mrs. Miller isn’t the only reason to visit the bottom floor of our fabulous facility! Artists Naomi Camnitz, Molly Smith and Shelia Stroud and the model train group, K.A.R.M.A. also keep studios in our basement.
Stop by during our regular business hours to catch a glimpse of these artists at work. The model trains run the 1st and 4th Saturdays of the month.
Kaleidoscope - March 2008 Edition
Click to download the most recent edition
of Kaleidoscope, a 3MB PDF file.
Public Art Update: Mural Complete!
Christopher's Café Mural at the corner of Queen & North Streets is complete. Artist Ryan Davis completed the mural at the end of June. The mural highlights the rich history of our community, including Civil War, our famous lineage, industrial and agricultural history and historic landmarks. Take a moment to relish in Lenoir County's History. . This project was funded through a joint partnership between Public Art Initiative of the Arts Council and the Pride of Kinston.
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Upcoming Events...
2008 Summer Art Camp Details Available. Sign Up Now!
New! Workshops, Children's & Adult Classes
Mother’s Day Workshop
Thursday, May 1st 4-5pm
Next Opening Reception:
May 8, 2008 6-8PM
Calendar of Events Updated 4/3/2008
Look for us at
Festival On the Neuse!
We’ll be busy creating at the CCA’s Art Tent!
April 26th 10:00 AM- until
• Beaded jewelry
• Monotype printmaking
• Mother’s day cards
Volunteer help wanted
The Arts Center is seeking volunteers to work at our front desk. This includes greeting patrons, answering the phone, helping get mailings out, etc.
Shifts last 4 hours, 10 am until 2pm or 2pm until 6pm. We would love to have you work with us. If interested please contact Elaine at (252) 527-2517 or ecarmon@kinston cca.com
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