Art Education Programs in Stokes County
ANNUAL PROGRAMS
JUNIOR MOUNTAIN MUSIC
Students ages 8-12 have the opportunity to learn traditional instruments such as guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and bass in classes across Stokes County. This is part of a music program offered by the Stokes County Arts Council named Stokes Junior Mountain Music.
The program, funded in partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council, offers low-cost group music instruction to 3rd – 7th grade students in Stokes County. Lessons are held on a weekly basis at The Arts Place and Dogwood Event Center in King.
“Access to music instruction, especially on traditional instruments, can be costly and there are limited places to receive that instruction in Stokes County. The Junior Mountain Music program gives the students a chance to join a group full of kids just like them who are just getting started with learning an instrument,” said Eddy McGee, Executive Director.
For more information about this event and the Junior Mountain Music program contact Stokes Arts at (336) 593-8159.
Upcoming Classes at The Arts Place
Monthly Knitting & Crochet Circle
UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS
John Berry in Concert at King Central Park, June 12th
Help Stokes Arts “Restart The Arts” with this complimentary concert to the community and all of you loyal supporters of the Arts throughout the struggles that the previous year presented us.
Stokes Arts is happy to present this FREE (donation only) concert for your entertainment. If you can only donate $1, $5, $10, or $25 dollars, feel free to donate what you see fit, and enjoy this outdoor concert with us.
Seat Reservation is a MUST as we can only include 400 people in this concert event to allow for appropriate distancing and safety.
When reserving seats please select the quantity you would like of the FREE Ticket Price Level. (i.e: If you have 10 people coming, select a quantity of 10, in the next price level select the amount of donation that you would like to give to Stokes Arts for assistance in funding and providing this concert to you.
John Cowan and the Herculeons, Outdoors at The Arts Place, June 26th
John Cowan & The Herculeons
The Arts Place Parking Lot Concert 502 Main Street | Danbury, NC 27016
Gates Open at 4pm / Concert begins at 5pm
ONLY 150 TICKETS TO BE SOLD! Social Distancing WILL BE ENFORCED Bring a chair/blanket
Rain or Shine Rocky’s Coffee & Ice Cream will be OPEN Extended hours, concessions available on site.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Stokes County residents graduating from one of the county high schools or an accredited homeschool who plan to major and pursue a career in an arts-related field are encouraged to apply for a Stokes Arts scholarship in the spring each year. Minors in an arts-related field will NOT be considered. A student currently attending an institution of higher learning with the same career goals may also apply. An institution of higher learning approved by the Scholarship Review Committee must have already accepted the student.
Our 2021 Scholarships may award up to $2,000. The amount of the scholarship is based upon the financial need of the applicant. The recipient may reapply every year while attending an institution of higher learning in an arts-related field. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution only.
The Stokes County Arts Council may revoke the scholarship under the following conditions:
1. The student is not enrolled into the approved institution by the fall semester.
2. The student transfers to another institution after the fall semester.
3. The student does not maintain the institution’s academic or behavioral standards.
The winners will be selected by a committee made up of the SCAC Board of Directors and from the community at large. No immediate relative may serve on the committee and a teacher/instructor must recuse themselves from a vote of a known applicant.
Applications are due at the Arts Council office by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 19th, 2021. The committee will not consider late applications or incomplete applications that are not in the office by the close of business on March 19th. Applications are available from the Stokes County Arts Council website. Call 336-593-8159 for additional information. Applications are also available for students at the four high schools: Stokes Early College, North, South and West Stokes High Schools guidance departments.
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Explore The Cultural Events Near You
The Stokes County Arts Council hosts the Stokes Stomp, Festival on the Dan annually during September at Moratock Park, along the banks of the beautiful Dan River in historic Danbury, North Carolina. FREE Admission.
A community-wide celebration of the holidays in historic Danbury. FREE Admission.
Beginning in February of each year, the Stokes County Arts Council sponsors a series of professional performances during the winter season at venues throughout Stokes County. Stay warm with a delicious beverage (coffee or tea) and dessert and enjoy the performance. Admission.
The Stokes County Arts Council hosts monthly gallery exhibits featuring Stokes County artists. A reception is held in honor of the artist on the last Friday of each month from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Apple Gallery, Stokes County Arts Council, 500 N. Main Street, Danbury, North Carolina. Musical entertainment is occasionally provided. The reception is FREE and open to the public.
The Stokes County Arts Council has partnered with Hanging Rock State Park to showcase artists in the auditorium gallery in the visitor’s center. Exhibits are on display for two months. The opening reception dates vary. The show is FREE and opens seven days a week from 9 am – 4:45 pm. The Visitor’s Center is located at 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road in Danbury.
Reach the Peaks is strenuous 10.1-mile hiking and trail running challenge that will test participants to summit 5 Hanging Rock State Park peaks, including Hanging Rock, Wolf Rock, House Rock, Cook’s Wall, and Moore’s Knob.
NEW in 2020, Reach the Peaks will be held over three days, September 25-27, allowing participants to select which day to complete the challenge on their own time in accordance with social distancing regulations. Coordinated by the Stokes County Arts Council and Hanging Rock State Park. Registration in advance is REQUIRED. Registration and complete event information is available at: www.reachthepeaks.org #reachthepeaks
The Stokes County Arts Council sponsors dance, visual, and performing art camps for Stokes County students ages 7-18 during the summer. Classes are held at Mt. Olive Elementary and West Stokes High School. The Arts Council is grateful to Stokes County Public Schools for letting us use their facilities.
We challenge you to take the PLUNGE into the Lake with us on New Year’s Day at Hanging Rock State Park. Ages 14 and up. If under 18, you must have the consent of a parent or guardian. Spectators Welcome! Registration includes an exclusive Event Item, unlimited warm food (Chili, Chicken Stew, Hot Dogs, Hot Cocoa), & Prize for best plunge attire.