August 29th and 30th    ( formerly May 2& 3  - DATE CHANGE)         
Harbor Arts Festival –A celebration of fine arts and crafts
This outdoor juried show features the work of artists, photographers and craftsmen from all over the country. Demonstrations throughout the weekend. Special ongoing demonstration by the Tidewater Blacksmith Guild. Held on the green at the Museum of the Albemarle at 501 S. Water Street. Saturday 10 am – 7:30 pm and Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm. Free.  more info here

12th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show May 4-27, 2009 Features an eclectic mix of local art on display at the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Held in memory of Mollie Fearing, one of the founders of the root organization from which DCAC arose. In 1975 a group of Dare county residents met at the home of Mollie Fearing where they set about founding an organization that would introduce thousands of school children and adults to music, dance, theatre, painting, sculpture, poetry and literature.  The organization would initially be called the Sea and Sounds Arts Council and later, the Dare County Arts Council. Mollie Fearing was elected president of the Arts Council in 1975 and was a vital supporter and advocate of the arts until the time of her death on September 3, 1997. Mollie’s contributions to the community were numerous, from serving as mayor for the Town of Manteo, to serving on the board of the Roanoke Island Historical Association, to her dedication to the arts. Mollie’s legacy in our community remains strong to this day. Open to members and residents. Cash awards. Opening Reception: Sunday May 3, 2009  4-6 p.m. Please call 252-473-5558 for more information.

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Pocosin Arts Folk School offers Nature Drawing Classes taught by Hilary Anderson in partnership with Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.  Students will explore the great diversity of plants and wildlife visible from the boardwalk along the Scuppernong River.  Students will learn about native plants and animals and develop skills in observation and drawing in charcoal, colored pencil, and pastel, and and/or watercolor.  The class will meet at 3:30 pm and end at 5:00 pm outside the Walter B. Jones Sr. Center for the Sounds on Wednesdays.  The first session includes May 13th, 20th, 27th, and June 3rd.   Tuition for one session (four classes) is $30 and includes materials.  The class is open to students age 6 and up.  Call or stop in the gallery by Tuesday, May 12th to register for the first session. 252-796-2787
The image is of Ryan Worten of Columbia, NC, student of last year'safter-school drawing program with one of his drawings.

A Jewelry Exhibit Feb 10 - Mar 21st -
Studio Workshops Paper and Metal Beadmaking
•Sat Feb 7th from 1- 3 pm
 Making beads from Greetings with Miriam Fauth
•Sat Mar 14th -Sun March 15th
 Metal bead making with Kathryn Osgood

more info at Pocosinarts.org

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Have you heard of the New Plates?
Legislation for an arts license plate will be introduced by Senator Tony Rand and Representative Becky Carney in the 2009 session of the General Assembly, but plates cannot be sold until the legislation has been ratified and DMV and Highway Patrol give final approval of the design.
 The plate designed by Rachel Goodwin encompasses the life and spirit of ALL the arts in North Carolina. It will cost $30 beyond the regular price of a plate and is renewable yearly.
I will be posting more about Rachel in the near future so stay tune, Until then visit the download page  to get a closer look at the preliminary design or to order your plate download the interest form.