Big Rock Juried Exhibit & Arts Festival

The following are some photos taken during the ACCC’s first Big Rock Juried Arts Exhibition and Outdoor Arts Show. The weather was great although a little hot and some excellent local art was on display both in the newly renovated train depot and outdoor in the park. This event was made possible thanks to the behind the scenes efforts and coordination of Bob Leibert and his volunteers.

Local Photography Larry Brown

Local Artist Linda Werthwien

Trish shows off her beautiful handmade jewelry

First Place Painting John Hanley

First Place Painting John Hanley

Local Artist Nancy Gore Award Winner

A special thanks to all those artists, volunteers and art lovers who participated and supported this arts local arts event!

Grants Available to Assist Area Groups with Arts Programming

The Arts Council of Carteret County is offering grants to Carteret County local art groups to assist with arts and cultural programming. These grants will be used to financially assist groups in providing quality arts programming to the citizens of Carteret County. Grassroots grants are intended to fund particular arts projects that will be completed by June 30, 2009. Programs can focus on theater, music, dance, writing, folk-life, or the visual arts. The Arts Council of Carteret County and the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program support the program; additional funding is received from the National Endowment for the Arts.

“The Grassroots Arts Program is one of the best ways to raise funds for arts organizations,” says Pam Cooper, President of the Arts Council of Carteret County. Applicants may be either arts organizations or community service organizations that develop arts projects for the general public or for traditionally under-served audiences. Applicants must be non-profit organizations that have federal 501 (c) tax-exempt status or units of local government, civic clubs, churches, schools, theater groups, arts festivals, boys & girls clubs, libraries, senior citizens’ centers, parks & recreation departments and other community-based groups are eligible to submit an application.

A grant panel consisting of Carteret County residents reads and selects grants to be funded. Awards are decided by assessing the overall impact to the citizens of Carteret County, the overall excellence of the program, as well as its practicality.

Grant Applications are due May 31, 2008. For more information, or to obtain an application, please call The Arts Council of Carteret County at 252-726-9156 or email the Arts Council at artscarteret@yahoo.com.

For more information contact:
Dick Rogers @ 726-7460

Exciting Upcoming ACCC Events

The following are some very exciting ACCC events and activities to be watching for in the coming months.

The Arts Council of Carteret County in cooperation with The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department Invites artists to participate in:

FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
Wednesday ,June 11 & Thursday, June12 2008
City Park, 1001 Arendell Street [Train Depot]

SUMMER ART CAMP AUGUST 4-8TH

Click Here for Information about Summer ArT CamP

Click Here for Registration Form for Summer ArT CamP

We’ve Come a Long Way

Art From the Heart
Annual Art Exhibit
by Patrick Keough

Its hard to believe the Arts Council of Carteret County just wrapped up its 18th Annual Art From the Heart members exhibit. These shows just keep getting bigger and better every year. I can remember helping coordinate and hang the first Art From the Heart fine arts exhibit in 1991. Seems like yesterday when local artist and ACCC VP Nancy Gore and I brought up the idea to the board as a way to increase membership in our fledgling organization and nurture the arts (and encourage local artists) in Carteret County. As the newly elected President of the Carteret Arts Council I was pleased and excited that the board voted to put on the show at Valentines Day, however Nancy and I had no idea how much work it would be to market, coordinate and actually hang a major art show. Especially when we didn’t even have a building to exhibit the work in. Luckily we were able to use the then vacant Silver Building for that first show.

Local artist Duarte Dunn poses with his award winning paper mache sculpture “Lenora” – Duarte won the Peoples Choice Award last year.

Things somehow turned out well 18 years ago and the same holds true this year. Not only did Art From the Heart 2008 have a record number of art entries (340 works of art) 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 on Saturday night, February 16th night to enjoy the various mediums of very creative local art and meet the artists.

This years exhibit was judged by ECU School of Art Photography Professor Henry Stindt. Mr. Stindt has taught photography and graphic design at the School of Art for over 20 years and also owns and operates his own photography studio Stindt Photographic in Greenville, NC. The show itself was hung by photography and art students from Carteret Community College.

ACCC President Pam Cooper stated the following about this years show, “The Arts Council has been able to host ‘the Student Art Show’ in conjunction with Art from the Heart the past two years because of the generous donation of the old Carteret County News times building by Walter and Lockwood Phillips for the month needed to set up , show and take down the two exhibits. We have never had a better venue for Art From the Heart and never so much enthusiastic support from the community.”

The Arts Council of Carteret County has come a long way since those early days. The board is organizing an Arts Camp for middle school students this summer, a juried art show and festival during the Big Rock Tournament and has launched a very successful Adopt aN Artist program.

Art Pick-up! Art From the Heart – March 2nd & 3rd, 12:00 – 3:00pm

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

Art From the Heart Opening Reception a BIG Success!!!

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!

Art From the Heart – Opening this Weekend!

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.

Art From The Heart Update

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.

Art From the Heart Update

18th Annual ART FROM THE HEART Exhibition To Open February 16th

On February 16, 2008, The Arts Council of Carteret County (ACCC) will present its signature annual event, ART FROM THE HEART, an exhibition and sale of original artwork created by artists from Carteret, Craven, Pamlico and Onslow counties. Art From the Heart 2008 will remain open to the public until Saturday, March 1st .

The location for this year’s show will be the former Carteret News-Times office located at 4034 Arendell Street, Morehead City (across from the Hampton Inn). Admission to the gallery will be free.
As in past years, entry categories will include oils and acrylics; watermedia; photography and computer generated art; glass, fiberarts and three dimensional artwork; pastels and drawings; and mixed media. Judges for this year’s show will be announced in January.

A showcase for the talents of local artists, Art from the Heart 2007 was the Arts Council’s most popular and heavily attended event. One hundred and fifteen artists participated and nearly three hundred pieces of original artwork were entered. During the two week exhibition an estimated nineteen hundred visitors passed through the gallery.

According to Lee Lumpkin, ACCC board member and chair of this year’s show, Art From The Heart 2007 was so successful that the board decided to use the same format for 2008.

“2007 was the first year that we had the space to consolidate Art From The Heart with a student show presented by the public schools of Carteret County,” Lumpkin says. “Essentially, we ran the two shows side-by-side in the same building. This contributed greatly to the success of both exhibits. It afforded gallery visitors opportunities to see artwork at all stages of development and levels of expertise.”

Lumpkin acknowledged the contribution of the Carteret County News-Times in allowing the Arts Council to use its property. “Since the Arts Council doesn’t own a building, we’ve come to rely on the generosity of local property owners who have donated space for Art From The Heart. The former News-Times building is not only a wonderful location, but it is large enough for us to present the student show at the same time and place as Art From the Heart,” Lumpkin added.

An opening reception and awards ceremony for Art From The Heart will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The public is cordially invited to drop in, meet the artists and enjoy the show. Admission to the reception is free.

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.

For more information regarding Art From the Heart, visit www.artscouncilcarteret.org. While you’re there, take a virtual tour of last year’s show, see who won awards and read about other projects sponsored and supported by the Council. You can also contact the Council at PO Box 2294, Morehead City, NC (28557) or call (252) 726-9156.

The Arts Council of Carteret County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support the development, promotion and expansion of the arts in Carteret County. Past recipients of Arts Council funding include the American Music Festival, the Carteret Community Theatre, The Crystal Coast Choral Society, Beaufort Sister Cities, Inc., The NC Maritime Museum, St. Egbert’s Catholic School, Broad Street Clinic, Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, The Down East Folk Art Society, Friends of the Down East Library, The Carteret Chorale, Broad Creek Middle School, The History Place and The Boys and Girls Club of Coastal Carolina.

Arts Council projects include the publication of ArtSource – a directory of galleries and artists in Carteret County, summer art camps for kids, gallery walks, a newsletter for Arts Council members and the Council’s newest program, Adopt An Artist, which assists local businesses in displaying artwork created by artists from Carteret County.

Click the Link Below to Download Entry Rules

entryrules.doc

CLICK HERE FOR ART FROM THE HEART REGISTRATION FORM

CLICK AND DOWNLOAD ART FROM THE HEART FLYER “PDF” WITH ALL DATES AND TIMES FOR THE SHOW afh.pdf

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