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SUMMARY:Summer Art Explosion
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://stanlyartsguild.com/events/summer-art-explosion-2/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts\, 152 W. Main Street\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Competition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
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SUMMARY:The Art of The Quilt
DESCRIPTION:The Art of The Quilt: A Showing of Small Quilts by Three Rivers Quilt Guild \nThree 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 this year. \nCome by and make your vote for “Viewer’s Choice”! \nThree Rivers Quilt Guild also has their 2027 Raffle Quilt on display! Members will periodically sell raffle tickets in the foyer for the Raffle Drawing on August 30\, 2027. Pictures do not do justice to this generous queen-sized quilt that could be yours. \nQuilt Raffle Tickets:  \n\n1 Raffle Ticket: $2\n6 Raffle Tickets: $10\n1 Book (10 tickets): $18\n\nFor more information on raffle tickets\, or joining our local quilt guild\, please send them a message on Facebook or drop them an email: \nthreeriversquiltguild@gmail.com
URL:https://stanlyartsguild.com/events/a-three-rivers-quilt-guild-show-of-small-quilts/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts\, 152 W. Main Street\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000
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SUMMARY:Discover Pastels
DESCRIPTION:Discover Pastels with Malia Bryngelson\nWhether you’re new to the amazing medium of soft pastel (not oil pastel)\, or you’d like to experiment with more creative techniques in pastel\, this is the workshop for you! Discover the wonderful possibilities of painting with this versatile and forgiving medium!\nFor artists new to the medium\, you’ll learn about the best materials and methods to get you up to speed creating successful paintings.\nFor those artists who have experience in pastel\, you’ll get try other art media that compliment pastel\, and new exciting ways to use them to express your artistic ideas.\nIn this relaxed class atmosphere\, you will learn about the best materials to use\, techniques for applying the pastel to achieve different textures\, and tools and products that give the artist a successful outcome for their painting.\nIf you want to be a part of the class but don’t want to purchase a lot of supplies\, everything will be available by the instructor for you to try. \nMalia is a pastel artist from Locust\, North Carolina. She has studied pastel painting with many nationally known pastel artists. Malia’s award-winning work has been included in state and national exhibitions. Her paintings received a first place and Honorable Mention award in the animal category of Pastel Magazine Pastel 100 Competition. \nClass Fee: $60.00 (SAG Members $50.00) \nSUGGESTED Supply List (Don’t worry if you don’t have everything because I always bring extra supplies) \n\nReference photos. Select subjects meaningful to you and that you feel confident drawing. Ideally they should have a good range of dark\, medium and light values.\nWhatever pastels (not oil pastels) you might have. Ideally bring a mix of hard and soft pastels in a good range of dark\, medium and light version of each color.\nNuPastels from Prismacolor are a good choice to learn with\nA backing board or drawing board (a half sheet of Dollar store foam core board works very well)\nTable easel\nBaby wipes for your hands\nA sketch book and soft pencils or charcoal\nAn apron or old shirt\nArtist’s tape or drafting tape\nOld brushes in various sizes\nI will supply Uart paper for everyone.\n\nMore about Malia: https://stanlyartsguild.com/malia-bryngleson/
URL:https://stanlyartsguild.com/events/discover-pastels/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts\, 152 W. Main Street\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Art Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
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SUMMARY:Come See Us at the Agri-Civic Center!
DESCRIPTION:2026 Agri-Civic Day!!!\nCome see some of our artists at the Vendor Market on Saturday! \nSome will be demonstrating… Vicki Galloway is ready to make your face sparkle with her dazzling face painting… \nThe Three Rivers Quilt Guild will be selling raffle tickets for their 2027 Raffle Quilt (on display now at Stanly Arts Guild Store). \nThis is a fun day with something for everyone!
URL:https://stanlyartsguild.com/events/come-see-us-at-the-agri-civic-center/
LOCATION:Stanly County Agri-Civic Center\, 26032-B Newt Road\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000
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CREATED:20260721T132211Z
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SUMMARY:Sundays With Art: Wool Felted Pumpkins
DESCRIPTION:Sundays With Art: Wool Needle Felted Pumpkins \nFall is upon us and Halloween is just around the corner. \nLocal Huntersville Artist Lynn Cavanaugh will demonstrate making 3D felted pumpkins. Using wool\, Lynn will show you how to needle felt a pumpkin\, either with a face or without. She will have materials available for several people to make a shape along with her. \n  \nThe Guild Store will open during this time!
URL:https://stanlyartsguild.com/events/sundays-with-art-wool-felted-pumpkins/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts\, 152 W. Main Street\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Artist Demo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T173000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Workshop for Region 12 Artist Support Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Artist Support Grant (ASG) was created by the North Carolina Arts Council to provide direct support to individual artists during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible artists must reside in Region 12\, which include the counties of Anson\, Montgomery\, Moore\, Richmond\, Stanly or Union. All Region 12 artists must apply through the Arts Council of Moore County.  CLICK HERE to learn more.\nGRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE:\n5:00 PM on Friday\, October 9\, 2026 \nACMC is offering two grant workshops to help interested artists in strengthening their applications. Attendance is not required but strongly encouraged\, especially for first time applicants. All grant workshops are open to any artist in North Carolina\, no matter your county of residence. \n\n\nThe ASG workshops presented by ACMC will take place on the following dates: \n1. VIRTUAL via ZOOM – August 25\, 2026 – 5:30 PM\n \n2. IN PERSON – September 15\, 2026 – 5:30 PM at Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House (482 E. Connecticut Ave.\, Southern Pines\, NC) \nYou must register to attend by contacting Chris Dunn (910-692-2787 or chris@mooreart.org). Please provide the following:  Your name\, county of residence\, email address\, phone number\, your art medium\, & which workshop you wish to attend. You may attend both workshops. The Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register. \nAdditional workshops for Region 12 artists may be scheduled\, so check back here often to stay up to date. \n\n  \nhttps://www.ncarts.org/grants-resources/grants-dashboard/artist-support-grants \nStanly County’s region in North Carolina Arts Council (Region 12): https://www.mooreart.org/
URL:https://stanlyartsguild.com/events/zoom-workshop-for-region-12-artist-support-grant/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000
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SUMMARY:ART TAKE IN: The 18th Annual Nature At Its Best
DESCRIPTION:The 18th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Nature At Its Best Art Exhibition & Competition \nThe 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.
URL:https://stanlyartsguild.com/events/art-take-in-the-18th-annual-nature-at-its-best/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts\, 152 W. Main Street\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000
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SUMMARY:ART TAKE IN: The 18th Annual Nature At Its Best
DESCRIPTION:The 18th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Nature At Its Best Art Exhibition & Competition \nThe 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.
URL:https://stanlyartsguild.com/events/art-take-in-the-18th-annual-nature-at-its-best-2/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts\, 152 W. Main Street\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001\, United States
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