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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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Jam Session Comes to Kinston...
The Jam Session exhibit is off the truck! Opening September 2nd.
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Our Partner Counties: Greene County
Snow Hill- The Greene County Museum presents “North Carolina Latino Artists” in an exhibit of paintings and wood workings. Artist Carnelio Campos (Durham, NC) is a painter who has shown extensively in the Raleigh/ Durham area. He describes his paintings as one of two ways, folkloric and political.
Cesar E. Luengas Solanl (Wilmington, NC) is a woodcarver who resided in Greensboro, NC for five years but moved to Wilmington in 2004. He received his degree in psychology in 1993 but has always had a passion for the arts.
A “Meet the Artists” reception is schedule for Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 3:00- 5:00 pm. The exhibit is on view from May 6- June 27. Greene County Museum is open Tuesday - Friday, 10 - 5 PM and on Saturdays 10 - 1 pm. Call (252) 747 - 1999 for further information.
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
We are currently looking for volunteers to help us with our summer art camps! If you are at least 15 years of age and like working with children and enjoy the visual or performing arts please consider volunteering your time at the arts center.
This is a great opportunity for area high school students in need of community service hours. We are also looking for volunteers to assist us with grounds maintenance and the maintenance of our sculpture garden.
Please contact Niki Litts for further information about these opportunities. (252) 527-2517
Kaleidoscope - May 2008 Edition
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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...
Jam Session - Opening Reception
September 18
Men Who Cook!
September 26
Cooking competition
New! Workshops, Children's & Adult Classes
In Our Galleries...
Hampton Gallery:
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Art Camp Exhibition
(Including Craft Camp and Mural Camp!) Reception: Aug 14, 2008 5- 7 PM
Permanent Collection
Closed until Sept 2, 2008 (will reopen with the Jam Session Photo Exhibit)
Minges & Raynor:
Miranda Olson: Arti the Art Lover Oakland, California
Calendar of Events Updated 8/11/2008
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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