The Stokes County Arts Council is a community organization that.....

  • Touches the lives of more than 20,000 people of all ages each year.
  • Provides affordable cultural and leisure time activities for every member of the family.
  • Reaches Stokes County children from grades K-12 with FREE programs that encourage creativity and build self esteem.
  • Gives local artists a venue for their work so that their talents can be appreciated by everyone.
  • Boosts tourism & economic development, drawing people and businesses to a community that is culturally alive & exciting.
  • Enhances the quality of life, quickens the mind and refreshes the Spirit!!

 

 

Announcements & Events


Once Upon A Blue RidgeIn the Community Once Upon A Blue Ridge will present “The Brementown Musicians” at King Central Park, 302 Kirby Road, King, North Carolina, on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. In this delightful retelling of the classic fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm, Peter and Christina Holland encourage participation from the audience to help them tell the story. Featuring fun songs and Christina’s hilarious animal characters, Brementown Musicians entertains and gives the gentle message that you are never too old to follow your dreams. This performance is FREE and the public is invited to attend. For more information, please contact the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-8159.

Additional summer programs include Children’s Theatre by Once Upon A Blue Ridge as follows:

  • Friday, August 6, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Hanging Rock State Park Bath House, Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC 27016
  • Friday, August 13, 2010, 7:00 p.m. King Central Park, 302 Kirby Road, King, North Carolina
  • Friday, August 20, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Hanging Rock State Park Bath House, Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC 27016

Sandy MurrayIn the Apple Gallery You are cordially invited to attend the reception for Sandy Murrays show on Friday, July 30, 2010, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Apple Gallery, Stokes County Arts Council, 500 N. Main Street, Danbury, North Carolina.

Sandy Murray will be exhibiting in the Apple Gallery some of his landscapes and seascapes painted with an acrylic/oil mix. Murray holds a two year art degree from Mitchell College and pursued additional art classes from the N. C. State University.

The public is invited to visit this FREE exhibit/reception. Or, visit the gallery and view her beautiful works of art Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-8159 or stokesarts@co.stokes.nc.us.


Summer Art Camps
The Stokes County Arts Council sponsors visual and performing art camps for Stokes County students ages 7-18 during the summer.

Dates: July 19-23 & July 26-30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
Location: Mount Olive Elementary School, King, North Carolina.

Living Storybook Drama Camp
$80 per student/per week
Ages 6-9, July 19-23
Ages 10 and up, July 26-30

Visual Arts Camp
$60 per student/per week
Ages 7 to 14 both weeks.


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The Stokes County Arts Council recently celebrated it's 35th year in operation! Through the years we have received exceptional support from the community and from the County. As we move into the 21st century, the Arts Council is more committed than ever to be a positive force for the county and it's citizens.

OUR MISSION

The Stokes County Arts Council continues to expand and to successfully present high quality arts and arts education programming for Stokes County citizens. Our programs create shared and lasting experiences that connect the participants to their heritage. The Stokes County Arts Council is committed to the promotion and support of the Arts through our current goals to:

  • Support local artists and provide a means to promote their work
  • Facilitate quality arts education programs in all Stokes County Schools
  • Educate and provide opportunities for life-long learning for all citizens
  • Target and identify Arts needs in the community
  • Form meaningful community partnerships

Support the arts in rural america! Become a member of the Stokes County Arts Council today and help us provide arts programming for children, seniors, physically and mentally disabled citizens and the general public.


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