Town Hall Wilkesboro Exhibits -- Wilkes Community College Fine Arts & Graphic Design Students

artwork on display through June 27th in Town Hall Wilkesboro.
Open free to the public Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm.

May 2013

4 "Daughters of the American Revolution" discussion presented by the Democratic Party, Wilkes County Public Library; 6 pm. FREE.

6 The Barn Yard Opry presents Pickin and a Grinnin with local musicians, Friends of the Library at Wilkes County Public Library; 5:30 pm. FREE.

6 through 31 Morning Song Gallery of Lenior student art exhibit in Smokehouse Gallery Ferguson, North Carolina. FREE.

6 through June 1 Northwest Artist League exhibit, Wilkes Art Gallery. FREE.

6 through 31 African-American artists of Wilkes; Arnita Horton, Alexis Jefferies, Armante Horton and Simone Cutler display, Wilkes Art Gallery.

9 through June 27 Wilkes Community College Fine Art & Graphic Design Students art exhibit, Wilkesboro Town Hall sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes. FREE.

10 Hometown Opry presents Wayne Henderson and Friends, Main Street Pawn; 7am-9 am. FREE.

11 Huey Helicopter flown in Vietnam, Wilkes Heritage Museum, Wilkesboro; 10 am until 5 pm. Other military vehicles on display from the National Guard Armory and a Veteran's photo display. FREE.

11 Daniel Boone Day, Whippoorwill Academy; 11 am-5 pm. Admission a can of food for Samaritan's Kitchen. Performance by Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society, Foothill Cloggers, Daniel Boone skit, NC 26th regiment, blacksmithing, craft demonstrations, art exhibit, hay rides, hotdogs, BBQ sandwiches, homemade ice cream, bake shop, etc.

14 Creative Writers, Wilkes County Public Library; 9:00 am. FREE.

16 Developing a Love for Reading in your child presented by Ann Frazier, Wilkes County Public Library; 11 am. FREE.

16 Film: Americans on D-Day, Wilkes County Public Library; 5:30 pm. FREE.

16 Reception for Wilkes Community College Fine Art & Graphic Design students, Wilkesboro Town Hall; 5:30 pm-7 pm. Public welcome. FREE. Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes.

17 Ricky Nelson Remembered with Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, Walker Center; 8pm. Call 838-6292 for details.

18, 19 Seniors on Stage performing folk songs, Benton Hall. Put a flower in your hair and come join us.

21 Book Club discusses the Pultizer prize winning novel "Olive Kitteridge" by Elizabeth Strout, Wilkes County Public Library; 4pm. Newcomers welcome.

23 Film: The American's on Hell's Highway, Wilkes County Public Library; 5:30 pm. FREE.

30 Film: The Amerians in the Bulge, Wilkes County Public Library; 5:30 pm. FREE.

Visit the Wilkes County Frescoes painted by artist, Benjamin F. Long in the commons at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Monday through Friday.

A Letter from Chris J. Nichols, President of the Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes

Financial Impact of the Arts in Western North Carolina -- the study released by the NC Arts Council ... click to read

"Parade of Art" Flags for Sale

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CAC of Wilkes 2012/2013 Board of Directors

Chris Nichols, President
Dr. Fay Byrd-Vice President
Mia Brown, President Elect
Sandra Watts, Treasurer
Hazel Chapman,
Secretary

Abraham Estrada
Bob Ham
Keith Hubbard
Kevin Roberts
Vic Spencer

Cathy H. McKenzie PT
Executive Director/Program Coordinator

If you have art programs/projects you like listed in the Art Nexus, contact the CAC of Wilkes at 838-1076 or info@cacwilkes.com.

© Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes
Cathy H. McKenzie, P.T. Executive Director and Program Coordinator of CAC of Wilkes
PO Box 838 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel./Fax: 336-838-1076 info@cacwilkes.org
www.cacwilkes.org  Web Design by Lee Ryan

Shown at top: Wilkes County Frescoes by artist, Benjamin F. Long, IV. These beautiful frescoes serve as the inspiration to this website's design. Learn more about these frescoes.