Celebration of the ARTS

A FREE event by Stanly Arts Council, open to the public to learn more about the arts in Stanly County.

Always a wonderful event. Follow Stanly Arts Council calendar for their schedule of events.

We have been honored to have had a presence in this Annual Celebration!

A FREE event open to the public to learn more about the arts in Stanly County.

Student Art Show:  Come view the county-wide student art show, showcasing the best from each elementary, middle, and high school in Stanly County plus work from the advertising, graphic design, and simulation and game animation students from Stanly Community College. A list of participants will be shared shortly.

Artisans:  a variety of artisans will have booths demonstrating their craft as well as selling their creations.  A list of demonstrating artists will be shared shortly.

Information Booths:  Each arts organization will have a booth to promote their upcoming events as well as recruit new members or volunteers.  Arts-based businesses will be there selling their goods or available to answer questions about lessons, etc.  A full list of exhibitors will be shared shortly.

Live Performances:  Performances from choirs, bands, dance and theatre troupes will entertain audiences throughout the day in the auditorium as well as the lobby.  The schedule will be shared shortly.

Creation Station:  an opportunity to create your own art to take home with you!  Learn water color techniques, how to combine colors while creating 3D sculpture with Model Magic clay,  create a rhythm instrument, and more.

Local Authors:  Meet local authors and peruse & purchase books they have written.   A list of participating authors will be shared shortly.

Raffles:  a chance to support the arts while taking a chance on winning great prizes

Awards Ceremony:  at 1:45 pm they will announce the  winners of the America 250 Art Contest, plus the 2026 Arts Person and Fine Arts Teacher of the Year!  Don’t miss it!

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Uwharrie Bank

Juneberry Ridge

Creation Station:  T.R. Lawing Realty & Atrium Health Stanly