ACCC - Arts Council of Carteret County

Don’t forget to pick up your work at the Old News-Times Bldg. this Sunday and Monday, March 2nd and 3rd between the hours of 12:00 - 3:00pm. Thanks for helping to make this years show such a HUGE SUCCESS!

Layout by Chalice Mills

Not only did Art From the Heart 2008 have record art entries we also had record numbers of “art enthusiasts” come out to view and enjoy the show and reception catered by Amos Mosquito’s. Over 500 people came out between the hours of 6-8 this past Saturday night to enjoy the various mediums of very creative local art.

ACCC Board Member Bob Malone kicks off the award ceremony during the reception of AFH

Photography Student Jennifer Stumbaugh from CCC accepts here Award of Excellence for her Infra Red Landscape

Art From the Heart runs through March 1st at the old Carteret News Times Building across from the Hampton Inn. Don’t miss this exciting exhibit of local art. Most of the art on display is FOR SALE!

It has been a very busy week for ACCC Board Members and Volunteers. Art and Photography Professor from East Carolina University School of Art spent almost 3 hours judging this expansive and diverse show. He commented about all the creative work coming out of Carteret County and surrounding areas.

Henry Stindt Judging Art From the Heart

Fine Art and Photography students from Carteret Community College and some dedicated ACCC member volunteers spent all day Monday getting the 340 + works of art hung and arranged in the former Carteret News-Times Building.

Shannon Ayers CCC Photo Student helps Hang Show

ACCC can always count on Jerry and Bob to help hang AFH

Make sure you attend the gala reception for this exciting exhibit next Saturday night, February 16th from 6:00 - 8:00pm.

Prior to the public opening, the Arts Council will host its annual fundraiser and preview party on Friday night, February 15th at the gallery from 7:00 until 10:00 pm. This event will feature live entertainment, delicious hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a chance for all in attendance to enjoy the artwork, much of which will be for sale. Tickets for this special preview event will be available in January for $50 per person. Proceeds from the evening will help the Arts Council fund its projects for the coming year. If you would like to attend please contact Pam Cooper at (252) 726-8669.

At the close of the day there were approximately 350 submissions for Art From the Heart. 50 more than last year and 150 more than the year before.

Yes!!!…the talented artists from Carteret County and surrounding areas came out in droves to enter their work and support the ACCC and this very special local arts tradition. Make sure you attend the gala reception for this exciting exhibit next Saturday night, February 16th from 6:00 - 8:00pm.

Prior to the public opening, the Arts Council will host its annual fundraiser and preview party on Friday night, February 15th at the gallery from 7:00 until 10:00 pm. This event will feature live entertainment, delicious hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a chance for all in attendance to enjoy the artwork, much of which will be for sale. Tickets for this special preview event will be available in January for $50 per person. Proceeds from the evening will help the Arts Council fund its projects for the coming year. If you would like to attend please contact Pam Cooper at (252) 726-8669.

The show is shaping up to be one of the BEST in recent years so don’t miss the opening. If you can’t make the reception the show will be open to the public for two weeks.