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4/1 – 5/15 Annual Student Art Extravaganza

The Stokes County Arts Council Presents: Annual Student Art Extravaganza A Gallery Opening is scheduled for Sunday, April 19 3:00PM – 5:00PM. Scholarship recipients will be honored at 4:00PM. Exhibit Dates: April 1 – May 15, 2026 for High SchoolsApril 1 – April 19, 2026 for Elementary & Middle Schools

5/1 Stokes JAM Spring Concert

Stokes Junior AppalachianMusicians Spring Concert May 1st 2026 6:00PMFREE EVENT 502 Main StDanbury NC336-593-8159

5/3 The Nygren Experience

Stokes County Arts Council PresentsTHE NYGREN EXPERIENCE Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 2-4PMMembers Only-One Day Event Preview: April 22-May 1 at Stokes County Arts CouncilPrivate Show and Sale of 26 pieces from John Nygren’s personal collection. Exclusively for Members John Nygren is a renowned American master glass artist. Throughout his 40 year career, love of nature…

5/8 Darrell Scott

Stokes County Arts Council PresentsAn Evening with Darrell Scott Friday May 8, 2026 @ 7PMGeneral Admission $40SCAC Member $30 The Arts Place of Stokes502 Main StDanbury, NC 27016 Darrell Scott Bio:Multi-Instrumentalist and Singer-Songwriter Darrell Scott mines and cultivates the everyday moment, taking the rote, menial, mundane, and allowing it to be surreal, ever poignant, and…

5/8 Paranormal Experience Investigation

Paranormal Experience Investigation Friday, May 8th, 2026“Scaredy Cat” Investigation: 7:00pm – 10:00pm“Extreme” Investigation: 11:00pm – 2:00am $35 per personAge requirement 16+Limited to 8 people per tour The Old Danbury Courthouse100 Courthouse CirDanbury, NC 27016 This is a chance for you to investigate a historic location in Danbury, N.C. with the Stokes County Paranormal team. This…

5/17 From China To Appalachia

FROM CHINA TO APPALACHIACathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Chao Tian The Silk Road meets Appalachia and beyond in a virtuosic trio Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 4pm General Admission $20SCAC Members $15Ages 18 and Under, FREE The Arts Place of Stokes502 Main St.Danbury, NC 27016336-593-8159 GRAMMY Award winning American Roots artists Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer…

5/22 Paranormal Experience Investigation

Paranormal Experience Investigation Friday, May 22nd, 2026“Scaredy Cat” Investigation: 7:00pm – 10:00pm“Extreme” Investigation: 11:00pm – 2:00am $35 per personAge requirement 16+Limited to 8 people per tour The Arts Place of Stokes500 Main StDanbury, NC 27016 This is a chance for you to investigate a historic location in Danbury, N.C. with the Stokes County Paranormal team.…

5/23 John Cowan Trio with Luke Bulla & Ethan Ballinger

John Cowan Triowith Luke Bulla & Ethan Ballinger Saturday, May 23 @ 5PMGeneral Admission $ 40SCAC Member $30 The Arts Place of StokesOutdoor Stage502 Main StDanbury, NC 27016336-593-8159

5/23 Paranormal Experience Investigation

Paranormal Experience Investigation Saturday, May 23rd, 2026“Scaredy Cat” Investigation: 7:00pm – 10:00pm“Extreme” Investigation: 11:00pm – 2:00am $35 per personAge requirement 16+Limited to 8 people per tour The Old Danbury Courthouse100 Courthouse CirDanbury, NC 27016 This is a chance for you to investigate a historic location in Danbury, N.C. with the Stokes County Paranormal team. This…

6/14 John Berry

John Berry Sunday, June 14th, 20266:00PM Adults $2021 and Under FREE King Moravian ChurchOutdoor Stage228 W. Dalton RdKing, NC 27016 King Moravian Concessions Bring a lawn chair or blanket (336) 593-8159

6/30 Salem Band Stars & Stripes Concert

Salem Band Stars & Stripes Concert FREE ADMISSIONTuesday June 30, 2026 7:30PM King Central Park Amphitheatre302 Kirby Rd., King, NC 27021

7/5 440th Army Band Concert

440th Army Band ConcertJazz & Concert Band250th USA Birthday Celebration Free AdmissionSunday, July 5th 4:00PM King Central Park302 Kirby Rd., King, NC 27021

8/8 Mason Via Homecoming

Mason Via Homecoming Saturday, August 8, 2026 @ 6PM General Admission $25SCAC Member $2021 and under FREE The Arts Place of StokesOutdoor Stage502 Main StDanbury, NC 27016336-593-8159 Bring a chair or blanket Mason Via is an Appalachian troubadour who was born and bred in the Blue Ridge Mountains but now makes his home in Gator…

8/30 Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters

Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters Sunday, August 30, 2026 @ 4PMGeneral Admission $25SCAC Member $2021 and under FREE The Arts Place of StokesOutdoor StageBring a lawn Chair or blanket 502 Main StDanbury, NC 27016336-593-8159

Upcoming Classes

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5/2 Penny Stitch

Penny Stitch with Debbie French Saturday, May 2nd, 202610:00am – 2:00pm $22 per person10 Students Max Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10-2 at The Arts Place to learn how to do penny stitching and make a candle mat perfect for a Mother’s Day gift or to brighten up your home! Attendees will select dark…

5/9 Stained Glass Class

Stained Glass Class with Bridgette Hines May 9, 20269am-12pm $100 per personall materials includedMax 5 Students The Arts Place of Stokes502 Main StDanbury, NC 27016336-593-8159

5/9 Make with Me Button Bouquet

Make with Me Button Bouquet with Lisa Visek Saturday May 9th (Mother’s Day Weekend)12:30-2:30pm $22 per adult & child pairMinimum age 8, each child must have an adult accompany themMax 6 adults Make a cheerful button bouquet using pipe cleaners, buttons, and ribbon. A small glass vase will be provided for you to arrange your…

5/19, 5/26, & 6/2 Commemorative Weaving

Commemorative Weaving on a Simple Loom with Janeise Harmon Tuesday’s May 19, 26, & June 25:45PM-6:30PM Ages 14 & upMax 12 Students$68 per person All materials are included, and the frame can be kept for future projects. Participants are encouraged to incorporate some materials that are personal to them in their weaving. Participants are encouraged…

5/30 Pottery Birdhouse

Pottery Birdhouse with Kathy Stanley Saturday, May 30th9am-12pm $65 per person all materials includedMax 12 Students Pieces will be bisque fired, then glazed in your choice of color and ready for pick up in 3-4 weeks. The Arts Place of Stokes502 Main StDanbury, NC 27016336-593-8159

5/30 & 5/31 Bowl Throwing

Bowl Throwing with Sam Doughtery Saturday & Sunday May 30 & 311:00pm-4:00pm $65 per person all materials includedMax 12 Students You will learn to wheel throw 2 bowls in 2 days. You will pick your glaze and pick up finished items in 2-3 weeks. The Arts Place of Stokes502 Main StDanbury, NC 27016336-593-8159

6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, & 7/18 Intro to Wheel Throwing

Intro to Wheel Throwing with Sam Dougherty Saturday’s June 20, 27 July 4, 11, 189am-12pm $140 per personAll Skill levels welcomeAges 18 & Older All materials included.This class will focus on making bowls, cups, and mugs. Glazing will be done on the last day of class. The Arts Place of Stokes502 Main StDanbury, NC 27016336-593-8159

Starting 3/8 Works In Progress

Weekly Fiber Arts Gathering Starts March 8thSaturdays, 10am – 12pm The Gypsy Hollingsworth Fiber Arts ProgramKnitting, Spinning, Needle Felting, Crocheting, Weaving, Rug Hooking, Embroidery, Quilting, All Fiber Arts!!! Join us for our weekly fiber arts gathering… we’re calling it Works In Progress. All types of fiber arts are welcome, all skill levels are welcome. Bring…