Thank you to our Musical Heritage Sponsors:

The Record
Duke Energy
Tyson
Wilkes Hardware
Wilkes Income Tax
Bob Ham
Ashley Moody Gardner-Edward Jones Investments
Hobe's Country Hams
Dermox, Inc.

View Photos of our recent Musical Heritage Celebration!

Barn Quilt Project in Wilkes County Announced Feb. 2008

 

aThe Western Arts Agencies of Northwest North Carolina Traveling Postcard Exhibit showcase original artwork from artists from seven counties. The exhibit supports the
Western Arts Agencies and the local arts council's.

Artists donated their works for the exhibit and Cheap Joe's of Boone, NC donated the frames. All artwork is matted and framed for a nominal fee of $70.

The exhibit continues through April 30th in Town Hall, Main Street, Wilkesboro. The show will travel to Ashe in May.

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The latest Town Hall Wilkesboro Exhibit shows artwork by members of the Unique Artists of the Yadkin Valley and lasts through August 4. Above: Face Jug by Pat Melton. More info ...


JULY 2009

1-August 4 Unique Yadkin Artists exhibit, Town Hall Wilkesboro, Monday - Friday 9 am-5 pm sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes. FREE.

1-3 "Moonshine and Thunder-The Junior Johnson Story" written by Karen Reynolds, Fort Hamby Park, South Recreation Rd, Wilkesboro; 8:30 pm. Call 838-PLAY for ticket information.

1-July 5 Artist, Laura Whitley exhibit Smokehouse Gallery; 3-5 pm. FREE. Open Saturday and Sunday and weekdays by appointment.

3 Hometown Opry presents None of the Above, Main Street Pawn Shop; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

4 Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society Open Mic and Gandy Dancer Jam, old depot, Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro; 6:30 pm.

4 Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, Downtown North Wilkesboro; dusk. FREE.

5,7-12, 14-18 "Tom Dooley-A Wilkes County Legend", written by Karen Reynolds, Fort Hamby Park, South Recreation Rd, Wilkesboro; 8:30 pm. Call 838-PLAY for ticket information.

7 -August 31 Ferguson Family art exhibit, Smokehouse Gallery, Ferguson. Open Saturday and Sunday 2-5 pm and week days by appointment.

10 Hometown Opry presents the Snyder Family, Main Street Pawn Shop; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

11 Author, Sheba M. Harris book signing, Wilkes County Public Library; 2-4 pm.

17 Hometown Opry presents Caldwell Line, Main Street Pawn Shop; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

18 Author, R. G. Absher book signing, Wilkes County Public Library; 3-5 pm.

21 Book Club meeting in Genealogy Room, Wilkes County Public Library; 4 pm.

23 Rock the Night, Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro Concert Series featuring Problem Child and Thunder Valley Road, Brushy Mountain Ruritan Park; 5:30 pm. Sponsored by the Wilkes County Public Library and Tiffany's Place. FREE.

24 Hometown Opry presents Stan Bobbit and Max Phillips, Main Street Pawn Shop; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

25 Sci-Fi Fantasy Con, Wilkes County Public library; 10 am-4 pm. Fun for the entire family with games, costumes, a bake off and more.

31 Hometown Opry presents Sigmon Family Singers, Main Street Pawn Shop; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

****Monday thru Saturday 9 am-5 pm and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 pm visit St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to view the Wilkes County Frescoes by artist, Benjamin F. Long, IV; Cowles Street, Wilkesboro.

Any art organization or non profit having an upcoming art program/project should contact the CAC of Wilkes office at 838-1076 to have their information listed on-line at www.cacwilkes.org.

CAC of Wilkes Board of Directors

Chad Treadway, President
Steven Lowe, Vice President
Lois Sale, Treasurer
Ashley Moody Gardner, Secretary
Garland Hill, President-ex officio
Nolan Belk
Betty Jo Burcham
Angela Clonch-Minton
Nancy Craven
Rick Brockner
Keith Deveaurex
Millicent Philbrook
Paul Robinson
Chris Smith
Cathy H. McKenzie PT Executive Director/Program Coordinator



Barn Quilts

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Benjamin F. Long, IV
Frescoes of St. Paul's Episcopal Church

 
 

© 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 link

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.