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

luzwickIn the Apple Gallery - Justine Luzwick

An opening reception will be held in her honor on Friday, May 31st, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Apple Gallery, 500 N. Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. The reception and viewing of the exhibit is free and open to the public.
Steve and Olivia Shelton will provide a program of music at the reception.

A graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Art Education, Justine Luzwick is the art teacher at Piney Grove Middle School. She displays her passion for nature through her paintings which are completed with an "open" Acrylic paint. She enjoys experimenting with differnt art forms, but is most comfortable with a brush in her hand. Justine shares her love of nature with her students and family. She also enjoys competitive running, gardening and growing her own food.

The Stokes County Arts Council offices and gallery are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  For more information about this exhibit or any of the Arts Council’s events, please contact us at (336) 593-8159 or stokesarts@co.stokes.nc.us.

Wine, Bid and Boogie Art Auction - Cancelled!

Due to scheduling conflicts created by Tropical Storm Andrea, the Stokes County Arts Council will not be able to re-schedule the 7th annual Wine Bid and Boogie event on June 15, and regretfully must cancel this year’s event.  We encourage you to visit the Stokes Arts website and Facebook page to view our full schedule of upcoming concerts, theatre, exhibits, and art camps.  Thank you for your continued support of the Stokes County Arts Council and Germanton Gallery and Winery.

Stokes County Independence Celebration - July 3rd 7pm

The North Carolina 440th Army National Guard Band will perform in concert on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 7:00 PM, at the Walnut Cove Lions Park, 1125 Lions Park Drive, Walnut Cove, North Carolina. Free Admission!

Register Now for Art Camp!
Classes are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

July 15-19—North Stokes—Visual Arts, ages 7-14 Instructor - Janis Henderson-Hunsucker
July 15-19—North Stokes—Dance, ages 6-9 Instructor - Nicole Lawson
July 15-19—Mount Olive—Drama Camp, ages 6-10 Instructor - Peter & Christine Holland
July 22-26—Mount Olive—Visual Arts, ages 7-14 Instructor - Amanda Gordon
July 22-26—West Stokes—Visual Arts (Pottery), ages 12 and up Instructor - Meredith Ruff
July 29—August 2—South Stokes—Drama Teen Camp, ages 11-teens Instructor - Peter & Christine Holland

CAMP FEE Visual Arts and Dance—$65 per student - Pottery at West Stokes—$75 per student
Drama Camp—$90 per student, $80 for each student if more than one student from the same family is enrolled in Drama Camp

For more information visit our Art Camp page and/or download our registration form.

Upcoming Events

Heaven on Wheels

Stokes County Artists - There are many talented visual artists living in Stokes County. The Visual Arts Committee has started to gather those talented folks in one place in order to showcase their artwork. If you are an artist and would like to submit images to the gallery, please email janis@janishenderson.com. For more artists and images please vist the Stokes County Arts Council's Visual Artist's page at: www.pbase.com/stokesarts

Please Note: Anyone with disability(ies) who needs an accommodation to participate at any Stokes County Arts Council event or program is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event or program.


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

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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.

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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