May 2014: Paint and Cookie - MOA and Serenity Studio Arts

May 2014: Mother's Day Paint & Cookie at MOA

April 2014: Alice in Wonderland at Two and a Half Women

Join Two and a Half Women

for an Alice in Wonderland

themed tea party for

the upcoming First Friday ArtWalk!

April 2014: Port Discover’s “1st Friday Kids Art-In”

For Immediate Release

Contact:   Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

 

Port Discover’s “1st Friday Kids Art-In” 

on Friday, May 2^nd

 

Elizabeth City, NC — In conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk, Port Discover offers, “1st Friday Kids Art-In” to its members, on Friday, May 2^nd,  from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Parents let your children come to Port Discover to create some kid-friendly art and watch a movie, while you enjoy an evening on the town.  This activity is available to Port Discover members only; however, memberships can be purchased at the door.  Admission is $10 for first child and $5 for each additional child (per family), includes pizza and fruit, for children ages 5 to 12-years-old.  Space is very limited for this event so reservations are encouraged.

 

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

April 2014: Cinco de Mayo Comes to the Museum of the Albemarle May 3

NEWS RELEASE

Administrator:  Bill McCrea

Contact:  Charlotte Patterson

(252) 335-1453

Release:  April 16, 2014

Cinco de Mayo Comes to the Museum of the Albemarle May 3

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Spicy adventures in cooking, colorfully-clad dancers and piñatas for the kids will highlight the buzz of activity at the Museum of the Albemarle May 3 Cinco de Mayo:  A Fiesta and Information Fair. Currently exhibiting Al Norte al Norte:  Latino Life in North Carolina, the day of celebration is one of the related free programs for the free photography exhibit, running through July 5.

Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Jose Galvez moved to North Carolina from Arizona in 2004 and began documenting life in the Latino community, of business owners, farm laborers and grandparents alike. The 2010 U.S. Census reports that 8.4 per cent of the state’s population is Latino, compared to 1.2 percent 20 years earlier.  In 51 photographs, Galvez reflects the Latino community adapting to and shaping life across North Carolina.

Galvez will conduct tours of the exhibit in English and Spanish the fiesta and fair. Al Norte al Norte is the museum’s first bilingual exhibit. Featured artist Cornelio Campos also will exhibit and sell paintings that reflect the complex realities of migrant life that often are concealed, including immigration, the U.S. Mexico border difficulties, and cultural identity.

Ballet Folklorico—Espirito from Pitt County will perform three dances throughout the day in traditional costumes.  Local chef Jack Baumbaugh, graduate of San Francisco’s California Culinary Academy, will tantalize the taste buds with various salsas for tasting. Local vendors will have food for purchase also.

Jewelry, scarves, purses, and children’s items will be sold by local vendors as well. Hands-on children’s activities will include making Cascarones, piñatas, and maracas. A storytelling session will feed the imagination and “Shine Boy Stories and Photographs” by Jose Galvez is available in the museum gift shop. Handcrafted items from the Albemarle region, including jewelry, pottery and ornaments also are available.

The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina, Inc. (AMEXCAN) Community Resources Center will sponsor an informational fair with information on health care, safety, education, and activities in the area. Eastern North Carolina Stop Human Trafficking Now will participate and also sell handmade items to support their efforts.

The museum is seeking additional food and craft vendors for the fiesta. Application information is available by email at moa@ncdcr.gov or by calling (252) 335-1453. Informational fair vendors may submit a copy of their non-profit status and the application fee will be waived.  

Al Norte al Norte and the Cinco de Mayo: A Fiesta and Information Fair builds on the examination of faith, family, culture and work of the Latino community in North Carolina. Take advantage of the free exhibit, related programs and events.

For additional information call (252) 355-1453. Follow us on Facebook for additional details including a schedule of fiesta events.

Al Norte al Norte received support from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, North Carolina Humanities Council, N.C. Museum of History Associates, and Friends of the Museum of the Albemarle.

 

April 2014: May Day at Museum of the Albemarle

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Lori Meads, Educator

Release Date:  Immediate

 (252) 335-1453

End Date:  May 1, 2014

 “May Day”

 

The Museum of the Albemarle will celebrate the 1^st day of May with “May Day” activities on Thursday, May 1, 2014 between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Make a Daisy Chain and dance around the May pole to welcome spring, warm weather and extended light. 

 

Free Family Program

For More Information Call 252-335-1453

 

April 2014: Preschooler Time “Sweet Piñatas” at MOA

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Lori Meads, Educator

Release Date:  Immediate

 (252) 335-1453

End Date:  May 8, 2014

Preschooler Time

“Sweet Piñatas”

 

The Museum of the Albemarle will hold Preschooler Time:  “Sweet Piñatas” on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 10 a.m.  From decorated clay pots to cardboard and papier-maché, discover the wonderful and unique traditions of the piñata.

For More Information Call 252-335-1453

 Free Family Program

 

 

April 2014: COA Student Art Show

NEWS

For Immediate Release

March 31, 2014

CONTACT: Lisa Johnson,

Development Officer & External Relations

Release No: 20JB-PR-2014

 COA Student Art Show

College of The Albemarle will be exhibiting the work of students in the annual COA Student Exhibition  in the COA Professional Arts Gallery in Manteo April 9 – May 2. Works will include jewelry and paintings created by students.

Please join us for an opening reception on Wednesday April 9 from 5 to 7 pm featuring art, refreshments and a chance to tour the studios and meet the artists.

The Dare Campus takes pride in presenting the talents of COA students. Stop by and see the work of these fine local artists.

                       

Artwork by Tara Wilkins

March 2014: Paint and Cookie at Museum of the Albemarle

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Lori Meads, Educator

Release Date:  Immediate

(252) 335-1453

End Date:  April 25, 2014

Paint and Cookie

The Museum of the Albemarle will be the site of Paint and Cookie:  Monogram on Canvas on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.  The Museum and Serenity Studio Arts will join forces in creating a monogram themed mixed-media canvas.    Elementary age students will use paint, paper, and found objects to create a mixed-media masterpiece on canvas.    The masterpieces created by participants during the workshop will be highlighted at Serenity Studio Arts on May 2, 2014 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. for 1st Friday Art Walk. 

Limited space and supply fee required.

For More Information Call 252-335-1453

March 2014: 37th Annual Mistletoe Show

SAVE THE DATE! The Elizabeth City Junior Woman’s Club is excited to present the 37th Annual Mistletoe Show. 

 

This annual craft and vendor fair will take place Saturday, Nov 8^th, 2014 from 10:00am- 6:00pm and Sunday, Nov 9^th, 2014 from 12:00pm-5:00pm. The show is held at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center, located at 200 E. Ward Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.  The Mistletoe Show was started in 1978 as a way for the Juniors to raise money to support programs in the local community.

 

Last year we gladly supported Albemarle Hopeline, the Food Bank of the Albemarle, the College of the Albemarle, EC/Pasq County Parks & Recreation as a softball team sponsor, the SAFE Schools Fund in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Schools Foundation, and more!

 

For more information, email us at ecjwcmistletoeshow@yahoo.com or visit our website at ecjwc.webs.com. Find us and ‘Like’ us at Facebook.com/ECJuniors.

 

Thanks!

Letitia Evans

President

Elizabeth City Junior Woman's Club

March 2014: Paint and Cookie - Spring Themed Mixed-Media Canvas at MOA

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Lori Meads, Educator

Release Date:  Immediate

 (252) 335-1453

End Date:  March 21, 2014

Paint and Cookie:  Spring Themed Mixed-Media Canvas

The Museum of the Albemarle will be the site of Paint and Cookie:  Spring Themed Mixed-Media Canvas on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.  The Museum and Serenity Studio Arts will join forces in creating a spring themed mixed-media canvas.    Elementary age students will use paint, paper, and found objects to create a mixed-media masterpiece on canvas.    The masterpieces created by participants during the workshop will be highlighted at Serenity Studio Arts on April 4, 2014 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. for 1st Friday Art Walk. 

Limited space and supply fee required.  For More Information Call 252-335-1453

February 2014: Paint and Cookie - Dr. Seuss Mixed-Media Canvas

Contact: Lori Meads, Educator

 (252) 335-1453

Release Date:  Immediate

End Date:  February 28, 2014

Paint and Cookie:  Dr. Seuss Mixed-Media Canvas

The Museum of the Albemarle will be the site of Paint and Cookie:  Dr. Seuss Mixed-Media Canvas on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.  The Museum and Serenity Studio Arts will join forces in creating a Dr. Seuss mixed-media canvas to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March 2, 2014.    Elementary age students will use paint, paper, and found objects to create a mixed-media masterpiece on an 8” x 10” canvas.    The masterpieces created by participants during the workshop will be highlighted at Serenity Studio Arts on March 7, 2014 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. for 1st Friday Art Walk.  

Limited space and supply fee required.

Supply Fee:     Pay before February 14, 2014, $20 per person; $18 for FOMOA members.

                        Pay after February 14, 2014, $22 per person; $20 for FOMOA members.

 

For More Information Call 252-335-1453

 

 

February 2014: Arts of the Albemarle presents, "Artigras"

December 2013: COA Student Wins First Place at Art Show

NEWS

            For Immediate Release

            December 16, 2013

            CONTACT: Jessica Bursenos, Web Content Manager

            Release No: 46JB-PR-2013

 COA Student Wins First Place at Art Show

                                                                             

Tara Wilkins was awarded a First Place ribbon at the College of The Albemarle Christmas by the Sea show held at The Gallery in the Professional Arts Building in Manteo.  Wilkins is a student in COA’s Professional Arts Jewelry program. She uses metalsmithing, enameling, and fiber techniques, combined with found objects and gemstones,  to construct her beautiful and unique jewelry.