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BCAC Hosts Greer Native American Exhibit
WASHINGTON, NC - The Beaufort County Arts CouncilÕs first exhibition of 2009 will open on Thursday, January 15 in the Washington Civic Center gallery. Titled "Still", the exhibit will feature over twenty acrylic works by Jacksonville artist Stephen Greer celebrating the cultural identity of North Carolina Native Americans. The public is invited to an opening reception from 5:30 - 7:00 pm on the 15th, and the exhibit will run through March 12. The paintings in the exhibit document the reclamation of tribal identity, and are inspired by ceremonial regalia and dance. According to artist Stephen Greer, sketches, photographs, and memories from the pow wows of North Carolina Native American tribes are the visual references used in creating the impressions in the exhibit. The Beaufort County Arts Council (BCAC) is the third presenter of this exhibit in eastern North Carolina, after successful showings at the Onslow Council for the Arts in Jacksonville and the Community Council for the Arts in Kinston in 2008. According to executive director Joey Toler, the exhibit is unique to BCACÕs gallery schedule. Says Toler, "The exhibit makes a powerful statement. The works are very large and full of color, and the subject is one we are happy to present for its historical and cultural significance." The exhibit is free and open to public and hours are from 9am - 4pm Tuesday through Friday. The Civic Center is occasionally closed for private functions, so arts patrons are encouraged to call the Arts Council at 252.946.2504 to verify gallery hours. For more information about this and other Arts Council programs, call or email beaufortcountyarts@embarqmail.com. |
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Poet Glenis Redmond Concludes Beaufort County Schools Tour
WASHINGTON, NC - Kennedy Center teaching artist and performance poet Glenis Redmond recently spent three days working with students at four different locations in Beaufort County. Redmond was hosted by the Beaufort County Arts Council in cooperation with Beaufort County Schools beginning December 17 and continuing through December 18. Over the three-day residency, Glenis served close to 1000 middle school students in the county. She presented literary programs and/or workshops at P.S. Jones Middle School, Northeast Elementary School, and S.W. Snowden School. Redmond also conducted a three-day residency with select students from the Beaufort County Ed. Tech. Center. The residency concluded with students sharing original poetry by reading aloud the results of their creative efforts. Over the course of three days, Redmond guided the students in the development and creation of individual 'praise' poems about themselves. Redmond worked closely with principal Victoria Mallison and English teacher Katherine Norris in advance to customize a residency program that would specifically address the students' needs. The Beaufort County Arts Council works closely with representatives from the Beaufort County Schools to provide arts programs to students above and beyond the classroom experience. Support for these programs comes from Beaufort County Schools, Beaufort County Community College, Beaufort County Government, North Carolina Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and Louise & Harold Lane. For more information about Arts Council programs, call 252.946.2504 or email beaufortcountyarts@embarqmail.com. |
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Arts Leaders Gather in Raleigh
WASHINGTON, NC - Arts leaders from across the state gathered in Raleigh May 13 and 14 to remind state representatives of the importance of continued arts funding from the NC Legislature. Beaufort County Arts Council (BCAC) Executive Director Joey Toler was among the many arts administrators present for the two-day event billed as Arts Day. Arts Day is an annual event presented by ARTS North Carolina, a statewide advocacy organization for the arts. ARTS North Carolina calls for equity and access to the arts for all North Carolinians, unifies and connects North CarolinaÕs arts communities, and fosters arts leadership. Arts Day enables local arts leaders to connect with local representatives. While in Raleigh, Toler was able to meet with Representative Arthur Williams and Senator Marc Basnight to thank them for their continued support for arts funding and to let them know how this support benefits the population of Beaufort County. State arts funding comes to Beaufort County through the North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) in the form of grants, special program initiatives, and partnerships with surrounding counties. NCAC is a state agency of the Department of Cultural Resources. BCAC uses state funds to support local arts organizations such as the Beaufort County Choral Society, the Pamlico Playhouse, the Beaufort County Orchestra, the Natural Fibers Group, as well as arts programs in the Beaufort County Schools and special programs presented by BCAC. For more information about BCAC and its services, call 252-946-2504. |
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WalMart Makes Donation to BCAC WASHINGTON, NC |
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Beaufort County Arts Council Music in the Streets, foot-stomping Blue
Grass in Belhaven, a regional Fine Art Show that’s growing in size and
reputation, a Holiday Arts and Craft show nearly overstuffed with
goodies, and performances in all corners of Beaufort County – that’s the
public side of the Beaufort County Arts Council.
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Arts
Council’s Plate
& Palette
Proceeds from Plate & Palette are designated for the Beaufort County Arts Council’s Arts Alive endowment to provide future support for arts programs and services. Plate & Palette is available at the Beaufort County Arts Council, fine retail shops and businesses throughout the county for $25. For more information, please contact the Beaufort County Arts Council at (252) 946-2504 or email: beauxarts@coastalnet.com. |
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