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One of 3 murals planned for downtown. Source: Bill Crabtree, Town of Wake Forest
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NEA Grant Helps Bring Colorful Murals to Downtown Wake Forest, NC

December 9, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded the Town of Wake Forest a $10,000 matching grant to be used for three downtown mural projects. An advisory group comprised of representatives from the Town […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Community Celebration is Jan. 21, Enter by Jan. 11

December 7, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Several local churches and community organizations will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a virtual livestream program on Thursday, January 21, 2021, starting at 6:30pm. Area residents are invited […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
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Grassroots Arts Program Grants: Application Deadline Extended to Dec. 31

December 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Franklin County. Applications are available for nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to […]

Wayne County Museum, Goldsboro, NC. Source: Wayne County Historical Society
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Wayne County Museum Receives NC Cares: Humanities Relief Grant Funding of $4,000

August 17, 2020 Kay Whatley

  The Wayne County Historical Association and Museum has received $4,000 NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North Carolina cultural organizations experiencing hardships […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
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Franklin County (NC) Arts Council “Art on the Hill” Events and Classes Announced

January 22, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

By: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council This year is shaping up to be a busy year for Art at Franklin County Arts Council’s Gallery on the Hill.   A mixture of new offerings and favorites […]

Source: The Art Students League of Denver, Colorado
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The Art Students League of Denver, CO Opens “The Plasticene” Exhibition on Jan 31

January 10, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  On Friday, January 31, 2020, the Art Students League of Denver will launch “The Plasticene,” an exhibition that examines the nature of plastic through its wildly varied presence in art. The exhibition will run […]

Activity at K-Fest 2016. Source: Town of Knightdale NC.
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NC: Knightdale Arts and Education Festival is Sept. 14

September 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Knightdale Arts and Education Fest returns on Saturday, September 14, 2019. This year’s event includes two parts:  10am-2pm (free festival) and 5:30pm-9pm (free concert). The mission of the Knightdale Education Festival is […]

Artist Linda Wade and a few of her creations. Photos source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council
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FCAC’s May “3rd Friday with The Artist” Event to Feature Linda Wade

April 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Join the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) on Friday, May 17, 2019, 6-8pm, for  the monthly “3rd Friday with The Artist” event. The May featured Artist will be Linda (Dumas) Wade — the 2018 Franklin County […]

Franklin County Arts Council is based in Franklinton, North Carolina.
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Grand Opening of The New Franklin County Arts Council Art Gallery is Jun. 15

May 31, 2018 Kay Whatley

Starting June 1, 2018, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) will have a new address —  118 B North Main Street, Louisburg, North Carolina — and will hold a grand opening on Friday, June 15, […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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Imperial Centre Offering Summer Yoga, Arts and More

May 26, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tracy Grosner, Imperial Centre Arts Education Manager Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, located at 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, has a full schedule of summer classes, workshops, drop-in programs, and more to […]

The FCAC gala will be held in this historic, Victorian home. Source: Franklin County Arts Council
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Franklin County Arts Council “Spring Gala Celebration” is May 19

May 9, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Raise funds in support of Franklin County arts by attending the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Spring Gala Celebration on May 19, 2018, 5-8pm. This fundraiser is held at the historical Victorian home of Dudley […]

Jake May Opening Day baseball flyer. Source: Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell, North Carolina
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Spring Events in Wendell Offer Sports, Music, Arts, Prayer, & Public Safety Day

March 29, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Spring has sprung and so have the community events within Wendell, North Carolina. Upcoming April and May 2018 activities include baseball, music, arts, prayer, and more. With questions regarding these upcoming events, call 919.366.2266. The […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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Imperial Centre to Host Open House for Spring Arts Programs on Feb. 20

February 19, 2018 Kay Whatley

The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 4-6pm. The open house will be in the Arts Education Building and will provide an opportunity for community […]

Franklin County Arts Council is based in Franklinton, North Carolina.
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Franklin County NC Arts Council to Hold Open Mic and Arts Workshops

February 3, 2018 Kay Whatley

Franklin County Arts Council, based in Franklinton NC, plans arts-oriented events year-round. Coming up are an Open Mic night, photography workshop, and — for FCAC members, free painting classes. The FCAC is a nonprofit community […]

Ocean Bound! exhibit opening. Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC.
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Imperial Centre to Host Open House and Debut Ocean Bound! Exhibit

September 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 4-6pm, featuring its fall programming. The Children’s Museum and Science […]

Artist Shantell Martin. Photo: Connie Tsang
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Artist to Paint the Streets of Denver Theatre District

September 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Internationally-renowned Artist Shantell Martin to Create Her Largest and Most Public-facing Installation By Stephanie Blake, Blake Communications Beginning October 16, 2017, over the course of four to six days, internationally renowned artist Shantell Martin will create one of […]

Source: Art Students League of Denver CO.
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The Art Students League of Denver CO Hosts Summer Art Market

May 23, 2017 Kay Whatley

Free, family-friendly event features the work of 260 artists, artist demonstrations and live music By Stephanie Blake and Cristina Ceballo, Blake Communications On June 10-11, 2017, in the West Washington Park neighborhood, the Art Students League […]

Art of Murder play poster. Source: The Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro NC.
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A Murderous Comedy Plays Central NC

April 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

Broadway’s Joe DiPietro’s “Art Of Murder” Lands Center Stage at The Barn By Nate Alston, barndinner.com Spring has sprung at the country’s longest running dinner theatre and with it comes a suspenseful nail-biter! The Barn Dinner […]

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Litter Art To Be Highlighted at Rocky Mount’s Arts Center

April 4, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Litter art, uniquely crafted from recyclables, is currently on display now through April 30, 2017, in the craft gallery at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center. Litter art demonstrates […]

The Blue Trees Poster. Source: Denver Theatre District/Blake Communications.
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Konstantin Dimopoulos’ “The Blue Trees” Colors The Denver Theatre District Blue

March 8, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Stephanie Blake, Blake Communications On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Konstantin Dimopoulos’ The Blue Trees, an environmental art installation about global deforestation and the importance of trees to people and their environment, will launch in The Denver […]

Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Franklin County Arts Council NC Announces Changes, Events

January 19, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC This winter news update by the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) includes board changes, gala rescheduling, events, and more. New Slate of Officers Franklin County Arts Council board of directors elected […]

Clina Paloni and Dawn Lancaster, FCAC artists. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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Franklin County Arts Council Artists Show Work at Wilson Arts Center’s Boykin Gallery

January 18, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Seventeen members of the Franklin County Arts Council are exhibiting their works at the Wilson Art Center’s Boykin Gallery. The show opened with a reception Thursday evening, January 12, […]

Happening on the Common Arts Festival, Tarobo NC, flyer header.
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Tarboro’s Historic Town Common the Site for Arts Festival on June 11

May 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

The “Happening on the Common Arts Festival” combines art with performances, a festival atmosphere, tasty foods, and fun activities. Held on the historic Town Common, Tarboro NC, this free event is scheduled for June 11, 2016, starting at 10am […]

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Franklin County NC Arts Council Announces Upcoming Events

May 5, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCACArts.org The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) has big plans for May. Several events are scheduled including a contest, picnic, workshop, and meeting. FCAC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing […]

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FCAC Plans a Lively February

February 5, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is holding a variety of events during February. Each week brings a new opportunity to participate, learn, or enjoy local art and artists. February 6 @ […]

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Denver’s Valkarie Gallery Issues Call for Entries

January 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Part of Denver’s Month of Print Making for 2016 Released by Valkarie Gallery, via denverarts.org Mirror, Mirror will be a juried exhibition by local artist and owner/publisher of 1/1 Magazine, Raymundo Muñoz. This exhibition will […]

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Latest Arts Center Exhibit to End this Sunday

December 10, 2015 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman This Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, will mark the last day for the exhibit, “Color in Freedom.” You are encouraged to visit the Maria V. Howard Arts Center to see the exhibition that […]

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The Strange-ness: True Tale #1

October 6, 2017

It’s that time of year: dark nights, Halloween, strange costumes, and spooky tales. When the tales are true… well, it can make the cool evenings scarier and send a chill down your spine. Here is […]

Source: Rhine Research Center, Durham NC.
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Inaugural “Mysterious Short Story Contest” Accepting Submissions

July 17, 2017

The Rhine Research Center in Durham, North Carolina, has issued a call for short stories in their first-ever The Rhine Mysterious Short Story Contest. Since their research is focused on Parapsychology, this intriguing short story […]

Phong Le prepares a tiny version of Banh Xeo at a 2017 Small Foods Party. Source: Small Foods Party, Baltimore MD.
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The Strange-ness: Watching Tiny-Food Cooking Videos? Try A Small Foods Party

February 7, 2018

By Kay Whatley On YouTube, there are videos showing tiny versions of food being created. The mini-food trend isn’t just on YouTube, though, as a Baltimore, Maryland group called Small Foods Party offers a live […]

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