Upcoming Classes
Check into a class at The Arts Place of Stokes and learn a new artistic talent with one of our resident or supporting artists.
POSTPONED – John Cowan LIVE in Concert 11/1
Due to damage and loss of power caused by Tropical Storm Zeta, the John Cowan and Herculeon’s concert scheduled for Sunday, November 1 at King Central Park has been postponed.The Stokes County Arts Council is working with John’s management to quickly provide a rescheduled date in February or March 2021. We apologize for this inconvenience
Country Barn Oil Paint Class
We’re so excited to be back at The Arts Place of Stokes for another Oil Painting Class on Sat, 10/17 12-5 pm! Come join the fun as we paint Country Barn, one of Kathy Anthony’s designs. She will walk you through each step to create your very own masterpiece. Class is designed for painters of
OCTOBER GALLERY EXHIBIT: “As I See It: Art Through the Lenses of Three Generations”
The Stokes County Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of our upcoming exhibit, “As I See It: Art Through the Lenses of Three Generations,” featuring Fran Speight, Kristen Maready, and Sharon Grubbs in the Apple Gallery during the month of October. A virtual opening will be held in on Friday, October 9, 2020,
NC CARES for the Arts Grant
NC CARES GRANTDEADLINE: NOVEMBER 9, 2020 Great news for artists and arts organizations in Stokes County, NC! The just announced NC CARES for Arts Grant can offset business disruptions and/or expenses from March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Find out if you or your organization qualifies. The application is quick and easy. Deadline for
Shane Sargent Apple Gallery Exhibit
The Stokes County Arts Council is proud to feature Shane Sargent in the Apple Gallery during the month of September. A virtual opening will be held in his honor on Friday, September 11, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. on the Stokes Arts Facebook page, coming to you live from the Apple Gallery. You may visit the
Fall Paint Classes
We are excited to offer four new paint classes throughout September and October, including: Bob Ross Oil Class: Autumn Fantasy 9/19Acrylic Paint Class: Fall Pumpkins 9/28Acrylic Paint Class: Witches Be Crazy 10/10KIDS AND ADULTS Halloween Acrylic Paint Class 10/10 To view the full description of these classes and register, click the link below!
“Out in the Summer Air” in the Apple Gallery
Our August exhibit on display, “Out in the Summer Air” by artist Sarah Booze, brings “the tranquil beauty of nature during the summer” into the Apple Gallery. Sarah is a native of Stokes County and a graduate of Appalachian State University where she majored in Global Studies. A lifelong creative and self-taught painter, she returned
Deborah King S. Apple Gallery Exhibit
Deborah King S. of DKS Studio is an artist, illustrator, graphic designer and Charleston, SC native. Her paintings, in watercolor and pastel, are on display in the Apple Gallery throughout July. A virtual opening is being held on Friday, July 10, 2020 live on Facebook at www.fb.me/StokesArtsNC. Deborah takes inspiration from life around her, primarily