Memorial Day Exhibition
2021-05-26 12:00 - 2021-06-05 15:00 (America/New_York) | NC

Summer Art Explosion
2021-07-14 11:00 - 2021-08-07 13:00 | NC
Time to strut your stuff !

Intro to Portrait Drawing with Instructor Betsy Hollar Fee: $35
2021-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 | NC
Class fee: $35.00, which includes all materials
You don’t want to miss this wonderful class! Betsy’s students rave about how much easier it is for them to draw beautiful portraits after taking this class. Only 2 seats available due to classroom limitations. Others interested will be put on a waiting list and will be notified if there is a cancellation or when the next class is scheduled. You can register by coming by or calling the Guild store at 704-983-4278. If there’s no answer, please leave a message.

2021 Holiday Craft Show & Sale "From Our Hands..."
2021-11-17 - 2022-01-08 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Event Dates: November 17th, 2021 thru January 8th, 2022
Booth Sizes & Fees: Booth sizes will be 4’x2’. Vendors may request multiple booths and must designate if they need them together or prefer for them to be separate. Booth fees are listed below:
• Stanly Arts Guild members = $40 for a 4’x2’ booth ($5 per week)
• Non-members = $60 for a 4’x2’ booth ( $7.50 per week) (Become a Guild member for $40 for 1 year & only pay $40 booth rental = $80 Total. Also, commissions on all sales will be 15% vs. 30% for non-members.)
Vendors will be responsible for providing their own tables/booth furniture.
Set up Date and Time: Set up will be on the following dates/times:
• Saturday, November 13th – 9am–12:30pm
• Monday, November 15th – 12pm–4pm
• Tuesday, November 16th – 2pm-6pm
• All booths must be set up by 12pm on Wednesday, November 17th, unless other arrangements have been made.
Download a copy of the Holiday Craft Show Vendor Agreement/Application by clicking on the link below:
2021 Holiday Craft Show Vendor Agreement Application

Annual Members Art Exhibition & Competition
2022-01-19 - 2022-02-12 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The show runs from January 19th thru February 12th, 2022. 2-D & 3-D art, including photography, may be entered. All entering artists must be current members of the Stanly Arts Guild. Art take-in will be Friday, Jan. 14th, from 12-4, & Saturday, Jan. 15th, from 10-2. Prizes include 1st Place – $300; 2nd Place – $200; 3rd Place – $100. Honorable mention ribbons will be handed out at the judge’s discretion. Memberships will be available during art take-in.
Click on the link below for the show prospectus.
2022 Annual Members Show Prospectus Registration Form

2022 Children's Spring Workshops - Take 1 or All 3!! - Only $20 Each Per Child
2022-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Flower Pounding – 11am-12pm – $20.00 per Child
Bring the kids & join us for a fun workshop pounding flowers to create something really cool. Decorate a 5″x6″ canvas bag & a bookmark by beating flowers with a hammer!! What could be more fun? Parents are welcome to stay with their child/children & help them create their masterpiece. All supplies are included. Come by the Guild store to sign up & pay. Don’t miss out on this fun workshop!! Taught by instructor Vicki Galloway.

Abstract Painting – 12:30pm-1:30pm – $20.00 per Child
Create your very own abstract painting using geometric shapes & your choice of colors to compliment your room or home. Then stencil words of inspiration in your painting. All supplies are included. Parents are welcome to stay with their child/children & help them create their abstract masterpiece. Taught by instructor Vicki Galloway.

Mixed Media Canvas – 2pm-3pm – $20.00 per Child
Create a beautiful mixed media canvas to hang in your room or home. All supplies are included. Parents are welcome to stay with their child/children & help them create their abstract masterpiece. Taught by instructor Vicki Galloway.

Don’t forget Mother’s Day isn’t far away!! These would make great Mother’s Day gifts for Mom or Grandma!!

Dwight J. Dennis Memorial Photography Exhibition & Competition
2022-04-20 - 2022-05-14 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Although we have been having an annual photography show for several years now, this is the 1st show named after the late Dwight J. Dennis, one of our most passionate members, and an avid and talented photographer. This show was especially dear to him and we could think of no better way to remember him than to name the show in his honor.
The show runs from April 20th thru May 14th, 2022. This show is for photography only. Art take-in will be Friday, April 15th, from 12-4, & Saturday, April 16th, from 10-2. Monetary prizes will include 1st Place – $300, 2nd Place – $200, & 3rd Place – $100. Honorable mention ribbons will be handed out at the judge’s discretion. Guild memberships will be available during art take-in.
Entered photography cannot have won awards in any previous Stanly Arts Guild show. All artwork must remain on display until the end of the show.
Entry fees for the show:
Stanly Arts Guild Members
• Up to 2 pieces – $30
• $10 for each additional entry – limit 2
Non-Members
• Up to 2 pieces – $40
• $15 for each additional entry – limit 2
The prospectus for this show is available by clicking on this link: 2022 Photography Show Prospectus & Registration
Start getting those beautiful photos framed or mounted and get ready for an exciting and memorable show.

2022 Spring Garden Craft Show-Extended thru June 18th!!
2022-04-20 12:00 - 2022-06-18 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
We’re looking forward to blooming flowers, buzzing bees and budding trees so we thought, “What better way to celebrate the spring than by inviting some creative people to sell their handmade garden & yard art?” So, here it is, the very first SAG Spring Garden Craft Show. The show will run April 20th thru June 18th and will highlight local crafters & artists that create & make items for the garden, yard, porch and camper!!
So, be sure to come by our store, located at 330 N 2nd Street in Albemarle, NC, to pick up some great items to make your garden & yard the envy of the neighborhood. Who knows, you might even entice a few garden fairies to come hang out in your garden with some of your beautiful finds. Check us out on Facebook for pictures of what’s for sale once the show starts.
If you’re a vendor wanting to participate by selling your work, click on this link for the show information & application: 2022 Spring Garden Craft Show Vendor Agreement-Application
Space is limited so be sure to get your application & pictures in quickly to reserve your spot!

Expressive Mixed Media Painting Series - Reductive Painting with Texture
2022-05-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This is the 1st in a series of 3 classes designed for anyone that wants to have fun with mixed media painting! Each class in the series explores a different way to create texture in painting. You will use acrylic paint with other media in each class. Take one class, a couple of them or all 3 – it’s up to you.
The 1st class will use a reductive painting process over a colorful underpainting where you will develop lots of 2-D texture.
Class fees must be paid when you register. Registration ends one week prior to the class date. There is a minimal supply fee of $5 for each class to cover instructor provided supplies.
The instructor is Susan Lackey. Susan has been painting for many years and has won numerous awards in local, state and national juried exhibitions. She is a signature member of the Watercolor Society of NC.
Cost per class is $45 for SAG members and $55 for non-members. You will be provided with a list of supplies you need to bring when you register. Register at the Stanly Arts Guild (SAG) store.
The next classes will be in July & September, dates to be decided soon!

14th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Memorial Nature At Its Best Art Competition & Show
2022-09-14 - 2022-10-08 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Calendar of events
Art Delivery dates:
• Friday, September 9th, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, September 10th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Show opens:
• Wednesday, September 14th – 12:00 PM
Awards and art pickup:
• Saturday, October 8th, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Categories and Awards
Both 2-D & 3-D art will be accepted & judged in this show. (2-D art includes photography.)
• First place – $400
• Second place – $300
• Third place – $200
• Honorable mentions – 4 @ $25 each
• Members’ Choice – $200
Entry Fees:
Artists may enter up to 4 pieces total. Fees are as listed below:
• Stanly Arts Guild members – up to 2 pieces – $30; $10 each for up to 2 additional entries
• Non-members – up to 2 pieces – $40; $15 each for up to 2 additional entries
Judge
The judge for the 13th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Memorial Nature At Its Best show will be announced at a later date.
The show prospectus will be available on this page & at the Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts store by the end of the 1st week of August, 2022.

The 17th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Nature At Its Best Art Competition and Show
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-27 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The “Nature at its Best” exhibition and competition was created by the Gaskin brothers, Jeff, Chuck, David, Bob and Paul, to promote the visual arts in Stanly County and the Uwharrie region of North Carolina. They also sponsor the show each year, providing all prize money for the winners, as well as funding for the show reception. These wonderful sons of Ellen Cook Gaskin and Dr. John S. Gaskin Jr. of Albemarle have made this show an annual event as a memorial to their mother. Ellen Cook Gaskin had a deep appreciation for both art and nature and she shared that love and appreciation with her family. Through this show, her sons have chosen to honor her and to encourage artists to create expressions of “Nature at Its Best”.
All entries reflect a nature theme. Works depicting Fish, Feather, Fur, Field, Forest, or Flower are accepted.

Glass Stepping Stone Class
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
As a former student of Craig Kennedy, Jessica has worked with glass off and on for over 20 years, and has taught others the art of working with glass. This stepping stone class is an introduction for students interested in glass. Skills explored: cutting straight lines in glass, use of glass grinder, molding a stepping stone.
Students will need to wear:

eye protection
closed toe shoes
students will not be allowed to cut glass without eye protection and closed-toe shoes.

Come by The Guild Store to reserve and pay for your spot in this class. Space is limited.

Final Day for Member's Choice voting
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The entries for the 17th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Memorial Nature At Its Best Art Competition and Show are on display at the Stanly Arts Guild! The judging has been completed, the ribbons and comments are on view…. however, who will win Member’s Choice???
Stanly Arts Guild Members are able to vote for their choice until today, September 20th, 2025. Who will they select??

Creative Thursdays!
2025-09-25 11:00 - 17:45 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Sometimes, creativity flows better when we are away from our daily lives…
During normal business hours, The Classroom Space can be used as a place to create! Grab a coffee or lunch from a local hotspot, explore art without chores calling you, and have the best day ever! (Maybe even a chair massage across the street afterwards…) The Classroom Space doesn’t care if your laundry is still in the dryer!
Grab a friend! Create! Share!
Please follow the Classroom Rules.
Space is subject to Room Reservation.

Barn Quilt Painting Class
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
With over 30 years of experience as a quilter, a former teacher, and as a former student of Suzi Parron (author of Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement), Tiffany is excited to offer this popular class to our area.A Class Fee of $55 includes $30 for the cost of supplies, a 2’x2′ primed piece of outdoor grade sign wood and all paint needed to create your masterpiece.
Students will need to bring:

1″ green painters’ tape
a pencil and eraser
a yardstick or long
straight edge at least 24″ in length
a hairdryer

Call Stanly Arts Guild during business hours to check for class space and reserve your spot. Payment is accepted on day of class; however, due to waitlists, the instructors asks that you notify The Guild by the day before if plans changed and you are not able to attend so that waitlisted individuals may be contacted.

Due to a power outage, we needed to reschedule Saturday’s class… the good news is that is was rescheduled into 2 new class dates, and there is now space available. Thank you for your understanding!

Artist Reception with The Gaskin Family
2025-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Light refreshments will be served to honor the winners of the 17th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Nature At Its Best Exhibition & Competition, as well as a meet and greet with members of the Gaskin Family who sponsor the show in memory of their late mother.Marshall Davis will demonstrate his falcon handling skills at the Artist Reception f0r the 17th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Nature At Its Best Art Exhibition & Competition this Saturday night at 6:30 pm. He is an acrylic artist from Ellerbe, NC, who specializes in nature scenes. In addition to his artistic talent, he is also a nature guide and falconer. Marshall is an Honorable Mention winner in the current Nature At Its Best show, and recently won Member’s Choice in the Summer At Its Best show.

Make A Bid For The Cure
2025-10-01 - 2025-11-08 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second 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.
The donations kickoff will start October 1st-4th, and continue to be accepted throughout October. However, the longer an item is available to bid on, the more opportunities there will be to raise funds for an amazing cause. Final bidding day (November 8th) will have light refreshments served while bidders have the opportunity to make their final offers. Follow Stanly Arts Guild on Facebook as items going up for auction are added to view.
We would like to continue to support The Stanly Health Foundation providing local free mammograms: All proceeds will go to Stanly Health Foundation for their Free Mammogram Program.

Barn Quilt Painting Class
2025-10-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

Creative Thursdays
2025-10-02 11:00 - 17:45, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 17:45, 2025-10-16 11:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-23 11:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 17:30 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
During normal business hours on Thursdays, the classroom is open for those who want to just hang out and create together. No formal instruction… just a time to create, be around other creatives, and bounce ideas off of one another without trying to find your dining table. The classroom doesn’t care if that laundry is still in the dryer! It just asks you to be respectful and create.

Barn Quilt Painting Class
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Due to a power outage, we needed to reschedule to class from Saturday, Sep 27th. On the bright side, there are now 2 dates for makeup sessions, and thus more spaces available. No need to miss out!

With over 30 years of experience as a quilter, a former teacher, and as a former student of Suzi Parron (author of Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement), Tiffany is excited to offer this popular class to our area.A Class Fee of $55 includes $30 for the cost of supplies, a 2’x2′ primed piece of outdoor grade sign wood and all paint needed to create your masterpiece.
Students will need to bring:

1″ green painters’ tape
a pencil and eraser
a yardstick or long
straight edge at least 24″ in length
a hairdryer

Call Stanly Arts Guild during business hours to check for class space and reserve your spot. Payment is accepted on day of class; however, due to waitlists, the instructors asks that you notify The Guild by the day before if plans changed and you are not able to attend so that waitlisted individuals may be contacted.

Children's Clay Sculpture Class: Part 1
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Carol Hill is hosting a 2-part Air Dry Clay Sculpting Class for children ages 8-12. The $12.50 fee covers both parts in the series. Part 1: Oct 25, Part 2: Nov 1

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Alameda Theater, 147 N. 2nd St, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
One of our talented artists is also a face painter! Vicki can be found at many events throughout the area. Come be her canvas!
She will be sharing her talent at the City of Albemarle Downtown Trick or Treating. Look for her near the Alameda Theater on 2nd St.

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Big Lick Baptist Church, 626 Big Lick Road, Oakboro, NC, 28129, United States
One of our talented artists is also a face painter! Vicki can be found at many events throughout the area. Come be her canvas! She will be sharing her talent at the Big Lick Baptist Church Fall Festival.

Vicki Galloway Face Painting
2025-11-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Cabarrus Arena, 4759 State Hwy 49, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
One of our talented artists is also a face painter! Vicki can be found at many events throughout the area. Come be her canvas! She will be sharing her talent at the Touch-A-Truck.

Children's Clay Sculpture Class: Part 2
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States

New Store Hours!
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts, 330 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Starting November 1st, we are changing our store hours a little bit. We will now be open on Tuesdays, and extending hours on Saturdays. We hope to see you soon!!
