Upcoming Events
CVA Exhibit and Reception Oct 2nd
Wednesday, October 1-Friday, October 31
Clayton Visual Arts October Exhibit
The artists for the month of October will be digital photographer Natasha Johnson and mixed media artist Melissa Katherine. The reception will be held Thursday, October 2nd from 6:00-7:30pm and all are invited to attend.
Location:
The Clayton Center
111 East Second St.
Clayton, NC 27520
Admission: free
Phone: Larry Strevig, 919-550-8934
CVA Invitation
Executive Director of the JCAC Resigns
The Johnston County Arts Council Board of Directors today announced the resignation of Jessica Meadows as its executive director. Jessica informed the board that she will leave her position on October 6 to pursue new challenges as a Community Content Liaison with NBC 17.
Jessica Meadows was employed by the Johnston County Arts Council as Executive [...]
Call to NC/Johnston County Artists
Call to NC Johnston County Artists
Eye of the Eagle Art Gallery
Grand Opening - date TBA
Seeking Johnston County NC Artists
If you are a resident in Johnston County NC and are interested in exhibiting your work in The Eye of the Eagle Art Gallery during the month of October, we would love to hear from you. We [...]
The Clayton Center Announces its Sixth Season
CLAYTON, N.C – The Clayton Center launches its 2008-09 Palladian Series and Sunday concerts on Oct. 18 with the relevant – and irreverent – comedy of political satirists Capitol Steps. Opening night is the first of what has shaped up to be an exciting and exhilarating season at The Clayton Center.
The 2008-09 Palladian Series brings [...]
El Greco to Velazquez
In an earlier post, I mentioned the Nasher Museum at Duke University. Their current exhibit, El Greco to Velázquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III is their biggest exhibit yet in the short history of the museum and you should make plans to see it before it leaves town (August 21 through November 9, [...]
An Evening With Shawn Colvin at The Clayton Center
CLAYTON, N.C. – Spend an evening with multi-GRAMMY award winner Shawn Colvin at The Clayton Center, located at 111 E. 2nd Street, on Friday, September 26, 2008, at 8 p.m.
A longtime critical favorite, Colvin became known worldwide with the success of 1996’s platinum selling album, A Few Small Repairs. The number one radio single [...]
September 18 “Battle of the Bands” Lineup
From Downtown Clayton:
Five bands from the Triangle region have been selected for the Clayton Town Square Concert Series “Battle of the Bands” on September 18. A dozen bands from Boone to Rocky Mount applied for the five slots in which only the top 3 bands will receive the prize money of $1000, $500, and $250 [...]
Local Organizations get grants from North Carolina Arts Council
The North Carolina Arts Council recently announced the awarding of grant funding to three Johnston County organizations. Johnston Community College was awarded $5,000 for the development of an International Artists performance series, the West Johnston Band Parents Association was awarded $6,000 for two artist residencies that will result in the composition of new high school [...]
For those who want to feel cultured and cool…
As a dutiful arts supporter in the Triangle, there are the basic venues you probably already know you need to visit at least once a year - the North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Symphony, Raleigh Little Theater. However, there are certainly other quality arts centers around the Triangle that warrant a visit from you [...]
Ava Gardner Fest-Arts Marketplace
The Ava Gardner Fest is a grassroots effort to celebrate the heritage of legendary film artist Ava Gardner. This festival honors Ava’s love for her hometown and her passion for music, film and art.
Festival events will include the Arts and Fine Crafts Marketplace, the Ava Gardner Film Festival, live music on the main stage, and [...]
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