Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts

Freestyle Fabric Greeting Cards
2026-02-28 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Avenue SW, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States
One of our Artists is teaching at SewExpo in Pullyap, Washington!
SAG Artist: Tiffany Harwood

Students will learn to create one of a kind appliqué fabric cards using stiff canvas, fabric scraps and thread painting.

Class Fee: $32
Kit Fee: $10
Kit Includes: 5 Blank cards (with envelopes), canvas, glue stick, fabric and thread.Student Provides: Basic sewing supplies – scissors (fabric & paper), pins, seam ripper, chalk, seam gauge, ruler, measuring tape, sewing needles, etc, Pencil and Paper for note takingExperience Level: Intermediate- Learner has seen others practice this skill or practiced this skill with guidance.

Re-Opening Downtown Celebration!
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
We are excited to return to a downtown location!!! Come share the joy of this generous space!
On display will be the Dwight Dennis Memorial Photography Exhibition. Which is your favorite?
Take a stroll and check out our neighbors!
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Celebration of the ARTS
2026-03-21 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
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

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2026-03-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Vicki will be Face Painting at Celebration of the ARTS!
She has always done an outstanding job, and has been working on some new spring designs for you… Come have some fun with Art!

ART TAKE IN: Youth Art Show
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This show is for Artists between the ages of 9 and 17 years old. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places in two ages categories: ages 9-12, and ages 13-17.
ART TAKE IN: Youth Entries for this show should be submitted March 21, 2026 during Guild Store Hours: 10am-4pm

Youth Art Show
2026-03-24 - 2026-04-11 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

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

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
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-25 | 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. The shows are typically 1-2 weeks in length for each school, with a reception for the students & their families at the end of the show. There are no prizes awarded but there may be a graduating senior whose work is showcased for some schools. 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.
If you are a high school art teacher and would like to arrange dates to showcase the talent of your students, please contact our Art Show Coordinator at The Stanly Arts Guild (email: stanlyartsguild19@gmail.com).

Spring Garden Craft Show
2026-04-28 - 2026-06-06 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
After those cold winter days, we are just jumping at the chance to beautify our yards and enjoy being outside. Our customers love being able to shop for unique art for their patios, decks and yards.
Vendors are invited to sell their beautiful yard art creations so everyone can add what they like best to their yard, garden, porch, deck, camper, wherever they want to decorate nature! Come by The Stanly Arts Guild store to see what you might find.
If you would like to be a vendor for this show, you may find an application to download on our Annual Shows page, or you may stop by the Stanly Arts Guild to pick up a printed copy.
https://stanlyartsguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Spring-Garden-Craft-Show-Vendor-Agreement.pdf

Scholarship Application Deadline: college student
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The Patricia Blake Hartley Scholarship

The Patricia Blake Hartley Scholarship was established as a memorial to one of our long-time members & supporters of the Guild. It is awarded annually to a college student from Stanly County, (preferably a Junior or Senior), who is currently enrolled as a visual arts or arts education major. A check for $1,000, to be applied toward tuition costs, will be paid directly to the college in attendance by the scholarship winner.

Applications for this scholarship are available at the Guild store during regular business hours or through the link on our website: https://stanlyartsguild.com/scholarship-opportunies/
The 2026 scholarship submission deadline is May 9th, 2026.

Scholarship Application Deadline: High School Senior/College Freshman
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Stanly Arts Guild Scholarship

The Stanly Arts Guild has established an art scholarship to be awarded annually to a high school senior planning to enroll, or college freshman enrolled, in a visual arts or arts education program. The applicant must be a resident of Stanly County or an adjoining county (Anson, Cabarrus, Montgomery, Rowan or Union Counties). A total of $1000 will be awarded in June, and a check will be paid directly to the college in attendance of the scholarship winner. Application requirements must be completed and returned by 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026 to be considered for this award.

The 2026 scholarship submission deadline is May 9th, 2026.

Applications for this scholarship are available at the Guild store during regular business hours or through the link on our website: https://stanlyartsguild.com/scholarship-opportunies/

Excess Art Supply Sale
2026-06-09 - 2026-07-03 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Do you have gently used arts and/or craft supplies that you won’t be using?
Do you want to try something new?
Come see what artists are giving up (or maybe trying without the big expense of new).
This is our annual “yard sale” of creativity.
https://stanlyartsguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Excess-Art-Supply-Sale-Vendor-Agreement.pdf

Seniors Art Show
2026-06-09 - 2026-07-03 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
In 2019 we hosted our first local senior art show with Trinity Place, a local Home for Senior Living. Some of the artwork was created by residents in their 90’s! Studies show that seniors who participate in art programs have improved health, well-being, and independence. We enjoy showcasing these artists in Senior Care Facilities.

World Make Music Day
2026-06-21 | NC
In 2025, Stanly County Arts Council created a wonderful county-wide celebration. We look forward to their Schedule of Events!

Membership Drive
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-31 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Our fiscal year runs from July to June of the following year. July is the month of Membership Renewal for Stanly Arts Guild.
We encourage our members to renew. We invite new members to join. We hope you enjoy what The Stanly Arts Guild has to offer.

ART TAKE IN: Summer Art Explosion
2026-07-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This is an “anything goes” type of show. There is no official theme. This show occurs during the long mid-summer days, and it’s just time for FUN art. We usually have a wonderful variety of art on display during this competition/show. Awarded prizes are 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for 2 categories – 2-D art, and 3-D art. This show is a wonderful opportunity for artists of all types to enter their work and perhaps walk away with a ribbon and cash prize for their creativity. All entries must not have previously won a ribbon in a Stanly Arts Guild show.

Summer Art Explosion
2026-07-14 - 2026-08-08 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

ART TAKE IN: The 18th Annual Nature At Its Best
2026-08-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The 18th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Nature At Its Best Art Exhibition & Competition
The family of Ellen Cook Gaskin has graciously sponsored this competition and show in their mother’s honor. Mrs. Gaskin was a talented artist and had a deep love of nature and all of its wonder and beauty. Entries in this competition should have a nature theme using one of the following as guidelines: fish, fur, feather, field, forest, or flower. Both 2-D and 3-D art are welcomed as entries. Awarded prizes are 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and up to 4 honorable mentions. In addition, Stanly Arts Guild members vote on their favorite entry and a “Members’ Choice” is awarded with a ribbon and cash prize. All entries must be no more than 2 years old.

The 18th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Nature At Its Best Art Exhibition & Competition
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-26 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The family of Ellen Cook Gaskin has graciously sponsored this competition and show in their mother’s honor. Mrs. Gaskin was a talented artist and had a deep love of nature and all of its wonder and beauty. Entries in this competition should have a nature theme using one of the following as guidelines: fish, fur, feather, field, forest, or flower. Both 2-D and 3-D art are welcomed as entries. Awarded prizes are 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and up to 4 honorable mentions. In addition, Stanly Arts Guild members vote on their favorite entry and a “Members’ Choice” is awarded with a ribbon and cash prize. All entries must be no more than 2 years old.

Make A Bid For The Cure!
2026-09-29 - 2026-10-31 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, and the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women. In short, it will touch someone you know until there is a cure.Each October, The Stanly Arts Guild donates items for silent auction to raise funds to support local free mammograms. Past silent auctions have been artistically decorated themes such as bras or caps. The theme for 2025 was “Pink”!

All proceeds will go to Stanly Health Foundation for their Free Mammogram Program.

From Our Hands: Our Holiday Craft Show
2026-11-10 - 2027-01-02 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The Holiday Craft Show features locally made items for purchase. We are excited to bring more opportunities to Shop Local, Shop Small, and Give Handmade. Come by The Stanly Arts Guild for more information, or join our Stanly Arts Guild private group where Prospectuses can also be found.
