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Virtual exhibition Fresh Works focuses on early career artists

Virtual exhibition Fresh Works focuses on early career artists

  • By Elisabeth Thornton Cabarrus Arts Council

We're excited to bring you Fresh Works, the Cabarrus Arts Council's virtual exhibition featuring early career artists and artisans.

NC CARES Grant helps North Carolina Music Hall of Fame keep the music going

NC CARES Grant helps North Carolina Music Hall of Fame keep the music going

  • By Elisabeth Thornton Cabarrus Arts Council

North Carolina is brimming with soul and blues and bluegrass and gospel. It's fertile ground for all kinds of musical artists and producers who've made it big – both in record sales and in contributions to their musical genres.

NC CARES Grant assists half-century old Cabarrus Art Guild

NC CARES Grant assists half-century old Cabarrus Art Guild

  • By Elisabeth Thornton Cabarrus Arts Council

The golden anniversary is special, and in 2020 the Cabarrus Art Guild made it to theirs, celebrating all of its 50 years with the usual fanfare of exhibitions, demonstrations and special events – all in-person gatherings.

Give yourself an art break with Virtual Art Labs

Give yourself an art break with Virtual Art Labs

  • By Elisabeth Thornton Cabarrus Arts Council

Are you looking for something creative to do? Try a Virtual Art Lab, a new series from curator Rebecca Collins. Virtual Art Labs will be taught by different artists and will focus on a variety of creative projects.

Shop one-of-a-kind art for Valentine's Day

Shop one-of-a-kind art for Valentine's Day

  • Elisabeth Thornton Cabarrus Arts Council

Whether your Valentine is near or far, show them how much you care with a one-of-a- kind handmade piece from a local artist. Shop online and pick up the gift Wednesday or Friday, just in time for Valentine's Day.

CabCo's Got Talent brings the arts into your home this Friday evening

CabCo's Got Talent brings the arts into your home this Friday evening

  • By Elisabeth Thornton Cabarrus Arts Council

We're excited to bring you some feelgood entertainment this Friday evening at 7 pm. That's when the Cabarrus Arts Council's inaugural CabCo's Got Talent streams into your living room on Facebook or YouTube.

Southern Piedmont Woodturners keep turning thanks in part to NC CARES Grant

Southern Piedmont Woodturners keep turning thanks in part to NC CARES Grant

  • By Elisabeth Thornton Cabarrus Arts Council

Each year the Cabarrus Arts Council works closely with the North Carolina Arts Council, Arts NC and other local arts councils throughout the state to help secure state funding for the many artists and arts and cultural organizations around us. Those funds are especially important right now, …

CabCo's Got Talent brings the arts into your home this Friday evening

CabCo's Got Talent brings the arts into your home this Friday evening

    We're excited to bring you some feelgood entertainment this Friday evening at 7 pm. That's when the Cabarrus Arts Council's inaugural CabCo's Got Talent streams into your living room on Facebook or YouTube.

    Southern Piedmont Woodturners keep turning thanks in part to NC CARES Grant

    Southern Piedmont Woodturners keep turning thanks in part to NC CARES Grant

      Each year the Cabarrus Arts Council works closely with the North Carolina Arts Council, Arts NC and other local arts councils throughout the state to help secure state funding for the many artists and arts and cultural organizations around us. Those funds are especially important right now, …

      Grants help give artists, arts organizations and our local economy a boost

      Grants help give artists, arts organizations and our local economy a boost

        You may not have realized it, but the Cabarrus Arts Council wears many hats. We're not just about fine art in The Galleries, live music in the Davis Theatre and performances for every student in the county. We're also about food on the table and rent checks to the landlady. Let me explain.

        The art of the pivot; looking back on 2020

        The art of the pivot; looking back on 2020

          For everyone on the planet, 2020 began as planned.

          Special hours Wednesday for last-minute gifts and serenity

          Special hours Wednesday for last-minute gifts and serenity

            Need a last-minute gift, or just a little serenity before the holidays? We understand. That's why we're opening The Galleries for special hours Wednesday, Dec. 23, noon - 6 pm. Stop by and visit our Clay: Dirtworks and Friends exhibition. Pick up a few last-minute gifts or stocking stuffers …

            The 12 gifts of Christmas in The Galleries Gift Shop, Part two

            The 12 gifts of Christmas in The Galleries Gift Shop, Part two

              Earlier in the month we showed you six of the 12 favorite gift items we curated especially for you from The Galleries Gift Shop. Now here's the remaining six. We think they're perfect for the gift-giving season.

              Celebrate the holidays December 6th with Dinner for the Arts

              Celebrate the holidays December 6th with Dinner for the Arts

                Meet us in The Tap Room for Dinner for the Arts – a wonderful evening to delight your eyes, ears and taste buds.

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