Uwharrie Silver Arts Events
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-30 | Albemarle Parks and Recreation, 621 Wall Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Albemarle Parks and Recreation Presents: Uwharrie Senior Games & Silver Arts
Senior Games: March 31-April 30
The Uwharrie Senior Games & Silver Arts provides a little bit of something for everyone! It includes friendly and fun competition in various games/sports along with the opportunity to display abilities and skills in various forms of art for seniors ages 50 and over in Stanly and Montgomery Counties. Registration runs February 2-March 27. Here are some details:
Early Bird (registering by February 28th): $20
Regular Price (registering March 1-27): $25
Registration Includes:
· Participation in opening ceremonies
· Participation all games that you choose (some have additional fees)
· Participation in all Silver Arts that you choose
· Closing Ceremonies and dinner (additional tickets are $10)
· USG T-shirt
Silver Arts Only: Those who wish to only do Silver Arts (& no games) can register for free (must pay $10 for T-shirt if you want one).
First-time games participants can register for free (must pay $10 for T-shirt if you want one).
Senior Games Activities (* = extra cost)

Basketball Shooting, Football Throw, Softball Throw, Fun Walk, Disc Golf, Croquet, Cornhole (singles, doubles, mixed doubles), Pickleball, Horseshoes, *Miniature Golf, Shuffleboard, Billiards, Bocce, Table Tennis, *Golf, *Cycling
Swimming Events (50, 100, & 200 yard), Butterfly, Individual Medley, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle
*Bowling (singles, doubles, mixed doubles)
Track & Field Events, Discus, Shotput, Running Long Jump, Standing Long Jump, 1500m Power Walk, 5K Power Walk, Races (100, 200, 400, 800, 1500m)

Silver Arts Events
Cheerleading, Basket Weaving, Crocheting, General Fiber Arts, Jewelry, Knitting, Pottery, Needlework, Quilting, Weaving, Stained Glass, Painting, Woodcarving, Woodworking, Essay, Poem, Short Story, Comedy, Drama, Dance, Instrumental, Line Dancing, Vocal, Acrylics, Digital Art, Drawing, Oil, Pastels, Photography, Film, Sculpture, & Water Colors.
Ready to register and don’t want to do it online? Visit Mark at EE Waddell Community Center, or reach out at 704-984-9562 or email mtracy@albemarlenc.gov
For More Information: email mtracy@albemarlenc.gov or phone 704-984-9562

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2026-04-04 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Sophia’s Wedding & Event Venue, 722 South Oak Ridge Rd., Oakboro, NC, 28129, United States
Vicki will be part of a joyful Easter celebration filled with family fun, community, and supporting local businesses!

April 4th
1:00 PM
Sophia’s Wedding & Event Venue
722 South Oak Ridge Rd., Oakboro, NC 28129
FREE entry & FREE parking
Easter egg hunt for the kids
Bounce House
Face Painting
Photos with the Easter Bunny captured with your phone
Food trucks
Live music
Shop and support local vendors

EVENT DETAILS:

Photos with the Easter Bunny 1:30 to 2:30 PM
LIVE Music Comfortable Shirt 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Egg hunt for toddlers 2:30 PM
Face Painting 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Egg hunt for older kids at 3:00 PM

Donna Dewberry One Stroke Mini Workshop
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-11 | Holiday Inn Express, 500 Leonard Avenue, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Visual Arts in Stanly County:
Your Host: Master Dew U Sharon Matteson
To sign up or for more information:
Email amandadewberry@hotmail.com
https://onestroke.com

Join Donna Dewberry for an inspiring One Stroke Mini Workshop coming to North Carolina April 9, 10 and 11, 2026. This will be our 10th year consecutively having Donna come to North Carolina. We feel so privileged and honored to keep this tradition going. Our theme this year is going to be butterflies and dragonflies.

Join in on all the fun as we get together for a meet and greet on Wednesday the 8th at 6 pm.

This creative 3-day workshop is perfect for painters of all levels who love learning new techniques and creating beautiful finished projects.

If traveling by plane the airport you would be flying into is Charlotte, which is about an hour and 15 minutes away from Albemarle. There are multiple hotels available to stay while attending the workshop beginning with the Holiday Inn express where we are holding the event. The hotel fills up quickly so make your reservations as soon as you can.

There are many Restaurants to choose from located close to the hotel.

Workshop Details:

Location: Holiday Inn Express
500 Leonard Ave.
Albemarle NC 28001

Cost:
• $349.00 for all 3 days
• $145.00 per individual day

Projects by Day (9am-4pm):

Day 1: Barn in a Field Painting
Day 2: Two 6×6 Mini Canvases – Floral & Bird
Day 3: Hen with Baby Chicks in a Bucket Painting

Each day features step-by-step instruction using the One Stroke painting technique with Donna Dewberry.

What’s included in event: Exclusive Meet & Greet prior to event, Instruction by Donna Dewberry, 3 surfaces, patterns for each project and paint.

https://onestroke.com

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot early!

High School Art Shows: Gray Stone Day School
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-29 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Each year, the Stanly Arts Guild works with the local high school art teachers in Stanly County to host shows for the many talented students enrolled in their classes. This includes private, as well as public, high schools. The teachers and students get involved in setting up the shows that showcase and encourage the emerging talent we have in Stanly county.
In these shows every entry is a winner, but the big winners are those of us viewing the show, as the talent and imagination of these young artists are truly amazing.
Starting off for our enjoyment, is the wonderful talent of the students of Gray Stone Day School. We have not had the opportunity to showcase their talent in the past, and we are so honored to be able to do so! Please come and view their work.

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | The Art Place, 132 S Depot Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
There’s just something about having a little bling painted on for the day…
Vicki has always done an outstanding job, and has been working on some new spring designs for you… Come have some fun with Art!

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wagon Whimsy Bookshop, 20232 Claude Drive, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
There’s just something about having a little bling painted on for the day…
Vicki has always done an outstanding job, and has been working on some new spring designs for you… Come have some fun with Art!

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High School Art Shows: South Stanly High School
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-16 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Each year, the Stanly Arts Guild works with the local high school art teachers in Stanly County to host shows for the many talented students enrolled in their classes. This includes private, as well as public, high schools. The teachers and students get involved in setting up the shows that showcase and encourage the emerging talent we have in Stanly county.
In these shows every entry is a winner, but the big winners are those of us viewing the show, as the talent and imagination of these young artists are truly amazing.
We have been so honored to be able to showcase the work of the South Stanly High School students, led by Kenly Strube. Please come and view their work!

High School Art Shows: West Stanly High School
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-16 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Each year, the Stanly Arts Guild works with the local high school art teachers in Stanly County to host shows for the many talented students enrolled in their classes. This includes private, as well as public, high schools. The teachers and students get involved in setting up the shows that showcase and encourage the emerging talent we have in Stanly county.
In these shows every entry is a winner, but the big winners are those of us viewing the show, as the talent and imagination of these young artists are truly amazing.
We are so honored to be able to showcase the work of the West Stanly High School students, led by Jubal Strube. Please come and view their work!

Open Sew Day!
2026-05-04 10:30 - 19:00 | Sew On & Sew Fourth Sewciety, 28488 NC Hwy 73, Albemarle, 28001, United States
Come to the Dark Side (we have cookies)!
Join Sew On & Sew Fourth Sewciety (Jessica, Heather, Sue…) on this very special day for “nerds who sew”!
May 4th is known as Star Wars Day! and quilters strive for that perfect fourth (1/4 inch)…
Come sew with us on one of our favorite days! Remember to Press To The Dark Side!
Open Sew for those who want to work on some themed blocks.
Not sure about foundation paper piecing? We can help you with that.
Costumes are welcomed. Take a selfie with Vader!

Click on designer below for FREE designs… print, pack your sewing supplies, and let’s use the force to complete them together. (PS They have great paid designs as well: well made, fun designs, reasonably priced, as well as BOMs if you like).
Hey Star Wars fans! – Quiet Play Designs
