The Stokes County Arts Council is a community organization that.....

  • Touches the lives of more than 20,000 people of all ages each year.
  • Provides affordable cultural and leisure time activities for every member of the family.
  • Reaches Stokes County children from grades K-12 with FREE programs that encourage creativity and build self esteem.
  • Gives local artists a venue for their work so that their talents can be appreciated by everyone.
  • Boosts tourism & economic development, drawing people and businesses to a community that is culturally alive & exciting.
  • Enhances the quality of life, quickens the mind and refreshes the Spirit!!

 

 

Announcements & Events

In the Apple Gallery: Artist Bruce Burgess is a Stokes County artist focused on fine art, illustration and murals. Since his earliest memories, Bruce has found that with paper, pen or pencil, imaginative worlds and characters materialize through doodles and sketches. This creative spark eventually led him to study and graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University's Communication Arts and Design Department with a focus on illustration. Bruce was led by his passion for art to finish his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy; where he continued studies in drawing, painting and printmaking. For more information see our exhibits page.

snow whiteSummer Theatre
Once Upon A Blue Ridge brings Summer Theatre to Stokes County. Peter and Christina Holland will bring wonderful family performances to Stokes County: “Snow White” – A delightful version where children from the audicence play the seven (or eight, or nine) dwarves and directl influence the outcome of the favorite fairy tale.“Tom Sawyer” – A brave new musical adaptation of the Mark Twain novel. Join Tom, Becky, and Huck Finnas they celebrate the joy of early American childhood. More information, see our summer theatre page.

Upcoming SCAC Programs:

celebration of life artistSummer Art Camps at Mount Olive Elementary School
A Visual Art Camp for ages 7-14 will be held at Mount Olive Elementary School, 2145 Chestnut Grove Road, King, North Carolina, Monday, July 13th through Friday, July 17th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Registration is Monday, July 13th at 9:30 a.m. in the school lobby. Exhibit will be on Friday, July 17th at 6 p.m. The theme is “Earth Friendly Art” which is creating visual art with recycle and reusable materials.

A Visual Art Camp for ages 7-14 will be held at Mount Olive Elementary School, Monday, July 20th through Friday, July 24th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Registration is Monday, July 20th at 9:30 a.m. in the school lobby. Exhibit will be on Friday, July 24th at 6 p.m.

The camps will be instructed by Lisa Venable and the cost is $60.00 per student which includes instruction fee, all art materials, t-shirt and pizza lunch on Friday.

The Living Storybook Theatre Camp for ages 7-18 will be held at Mount Olive Elementary School, 2145 Chestnut Grove Road, King, North Carolina, Monday, July 13th through Friday, July 17th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Registration is Monday, July 13th at 9:30 a.m. in the school lobby. Recital will be Friday, July 17th at 7:00 p.m.

The camp will be directed by Peter and Christina Holland and the cost is $80 per student which includes instruction fee, t-shirt and pizza lunch on Friday.

Age exceptions can be made for both camps and a minimum number of students are needed for the camps to take place. Tell your family, friends, and neighbors. Call the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-8159 to pre-register or for more information.

Stokes County Arts Council
More than just the Arts!
Inspiring Creativity, Celebrating Heritage,
Enhancing Education, and Promoting
Economic Development through Tourism!


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The Stokes County Arts Council recently celebrated it's 34th year in operation! Through the years we have received exceptional support from the community and from the County. As we move into the 21st century, the Arts Council is more committed than ever to be a positive force for the county and it's citizens.

OUR MISSION

The Stokes County Arts Council continues to expand and to successfully present high quality arts and arts education programming for Stokes County citizens. Our programs create shared and lasting experiences that connect the participants to their heritage. The Stokes County Arts Council is committed to the promotion and support of the Arts through our current goals to:

  • Support local artists and provide a means to promote their work
  • Facilitate quality arts education programs in all Stokes County Schools
  • Educate and provide opportunities for life-long learning for all citizens
  • Target and identify Arts needs in the community
  • Form meaningful community partnerships

 

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