Stanly Arts Guild and Gifts

SAG Members: Ballot Nominations Deadline
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The deadline to be place on the ballot for SAG Executive Officers is June 6th, 2026.
Election ballots will be available at The Guild Store during normal business hours for SAG Members on the 2025-2026 SAG Members Roster.
Election results will be on June 20th, 2026.

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.

Children's Clay Class: Part 2 of 2
2026-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
This is a 2-part class.
June 4th: Carol Hill will lead children to create 2 pinch pots. One will remain a pinch pot, and then Carol will show the children how to turn the other into a dragon!June 11th: the children will glaze their pieces.June 13th: These pieces must be kiln-fired 2x: finished pieces may be picked up at Stanly Arts Guild on June 13th.
Ages 7 – 12, $10 for both sessions
All materials included: stoneware clay, glaze, and 2 firings in a ceramic kiln.
Space is limited: register in person or by phone at Stanly Arts Guild 704-983-4278

Adult Pottery Class (Part 1 of 2): Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Adult Pottery Class: Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup (Part 1)
Carol Hill will lead a 2-part adult pottery class to may a Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup. Both Sessions will be needed to complete the project.
Saturday Afternoons: June 13th & 20th from 2-4 pm.
Cost for both sessions, which includes: clay, glaze, stake and 2 firings in a ceramic kiln.$15 (Guild Members)$25 (Non-members)Level: beginner–You can do this with no prior clay experience.Sign up in person or by phone. 704-983-4278. (Class size limited)

SAG MEMBERS: EXECUTIVE OFFICE ELECTIONS FOR 2026-2027 YEAR
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-20 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
SAG MEMBERS: EXECUTIVE OFFICE ELECTIONS FOR 2026-2027 YEAR
Ballots to vote for SAG Executive Officers for the 2026-2027 Year will be made available at The Guild Store during the Week of June 16th, 2026.
Executive Officers for the SAG Fiscal Year of 2026-2027 will be announced at the annual SAG Members’ Picnic on June 20th, 2026.

Adult Pottery Class (Part 2 of 2): Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Adult Pottery Class: Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup (Part 2)
Carol Hill will lead a 2-part adult pottery class to may a Ceramic Garden Flower Bee Cup. Both Sessions will be needed to complete the project.
Saturday Afternoons: June 13th & 20th from 2-4 pm.
Cost for both sessions, which includes: clay, glaze, stake and 2 firings in a ceramic kiln.$15 (Guild Members)$25 (Non-members)Level: beginner–You can do this with no prior clay experience.Sign up in person or by phone. 704-983-4278. (Class size limited)

SAG Members Picnic
2026-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
SAG Members get together each year to celebrate the end of the fiscal year and beginning of a new season of art! This year, the Stanly Arts Guild Member’s Picnic will be on June 20th at 5pm. SAG Members are asked to bring a Side Dish and Beverage of Choice. SAG will provide Sloppy Joe’s.
SAG Members: check your email for details.

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 this year! We want to hear the joyful sound of music in Stanly County!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to cancel our Make Music For Dads. We look forward to making music together next year!

Beginner Watercolor Class
2026-06-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Beginner Watercolor Class with O’Lynda Walker
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Students will tear their full sheet of Arche watercolor paper in half, and a quarter, and eighth sections.
Students will learn the consistency of watercolor applications: tea, coffee, milk.
The student will become familiar with several professional watercolor brands. They will also learn how to determine if a tube of paint is opaque or transparent, and how these properties influence painting.
The student will use a variety of professional brushes to mix primary colors, producing secondary hues. They will mix a variety of greens, black, and explore values with each color made.
Students will control watercolors to produce washes for sky, land, and water. They will learn what causes a bloom and how to repair blooms.
Students will develop soft edges: soft, hard, and lost edges, and the value of using negative painting in watercolor.
The student will draw or trace, paint, and apply the correct color & paint application of three fruits: apple, banana, and pear.
If time allows, the student will build a painting of a birch tree landscape using negative painting and glazing techniques. Also if time permits, a painting using tulips.

WHEN: June 27th, 2026
TIME: 10 am – 4 pm
WHERE: Stanly Arts Guild. 152 W. Main St, Albemarle
CLASS SIZE: min 3, max 6
CLASS FEE: $80.00 SAG Members, $90.00 non-members
SUPPLIES FEE: $25.00 In an attempt to not have students purchase items they may or may not use again, the Supplies Fee will allow the students to sample professional level materials without a large commitment. Supplied by instructor: the instructor will provide several brands of professional brushes to explore strokes and washes, one pallet, several brands of professional paint in the primary colors (yellow, two reds, blue, burnt sienna), carbon paper, tracing paper, and a color wheel.

STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING:
1. One Full Sheet of Arche 100% cotton, 140 lb, 300 g/m paper, 22 inches x 30 inches. This can be purchased at a local art store in Charlotte such as Jerry’s Art Arama or online at Blick Art (check for sales), double check for authenticity at Hobby Lobby. It should be about $16.00 per sheet.
2. One old terry cloth towel, such as a hand towel or dish cloth to absorb water under your support.
3. One placemat, clear or plain (not a printed surface), on which the Arche paper will mount for painting.
4. Masking tape, or blue painter’s tape, or like tape.
5. HB or #2 Pencil, and sharpener
6. Water Container
7. Paper towels or small roll of toilet tissue
8. White ceramic plate of any shape, about 6-8 inches. Please do not bring plastic.

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 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-11 11:00 - 15:00 | 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

Sundays With Art: An Introduction To Quilling
2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Sundays With Art: An Introduction To Quilling
We are so exciting to bring more programs to our community. We will be bringing more demonstrations and artist talks on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Our kickoff Sunday will be in July with our very own talented artists, Ginger Barker and Betsy Lewis. They will have an interactive demonstration of Quilling.
There is no need to register! Come by and have fun exploring art!

The Art of The Quilt
2026-08-11 - 2026-08-27 | Stanly Arts Guild/Gifts, 152 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The Art of The Quilt: A Showing of Small Quilts by Three Rivers Quilt Guild
Three Rivers Quilt Guild will be displaying a collection of “small quilts” for your viewing enjoyment. These smaller quilts may be of any theme or style, but must be less than 36 inches wide.
Come by and make your vote for “Viewer’s Choice”!

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.
