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Judge’s Choice 2022:
“Puppeteer” by
Mya Hausauer, Grade 11
Pinecrest High School
YOUNG PEOPLE’S
FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2023
The Young People’s Fine Arts Festival is the Arts Council’s
opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of students
in grades K-12 from all of Moore County’s public, private,
charter, and home schools. Chosen by each school,
all entries are exhibited at Campbell House Galleries
in March, which is “Art in Schools” Month.
Exhibition Dates: March 3-30, 2023
Meet-the-Artists Opening: Fri., March 3 (5-7p)
Gallery Hours: Weekdays / 10a to 5p
Weekend Date (Hours): Sat., March 18 (2-4p)
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BLOOMING ART
Our friends at the Garden Club of the Sandhills are once again presenting the exhibit, “Blooming Art,” at the Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House. Fashioned after the popular “Art in Bloom” exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art, area floral designers and local garden club members will choose a painting or object d’art and create a floral arrangement interpretation. Don’t miss this year’s incredible display of artistic and floral collaborative magic.
Exhibition Dates & Hours:
Sat., April 1, 2023 (10a-5p) & Sun., April 2, 2023 (1-4p)
Tickets are $15/person and available at TicketMeSandhills.com.
PALUSTRIS
Celebrating Longleaf
& Nature Through The Arts
IBIS ART COLLECTIVE: Exploring North Carolina Landscapes
Featuring art by Beth Bale, Lani Chaves, Jane Eckenrode,
Pat Fein, & Angela Carden Hilliard
Exhibition Dates: April 6-28, 2023
Meet-the-Artists Opening: Thu., April 6 (6-8p)
Gallery Hours: Weekdays / 10a to 5p
Weekend Date (Hours): Sat., April 15 (2-4p)
BEN OWEN III ~ pottery
JESSIE MACKAY ~ paintings
Exhibition Dates: May 5-26, 2023
Meet-the-Artists Opening: Fri., May 5 (6-8p)
Gallery Hours: Weekdays / 10a to 5p
Weekend Date (Hours): Sat., May 20 (2-4p)
LOOK TO THE SKY
Featuring paintings by Johnathan Scott
& kites by various artists
Exhibition Dates: June 2-29, 2023
Meet-the-Artists Opening: Fri., June 2 (6-8p)
Gallery Hours: Weekdays / 10a to 5p
Weekend Date (Hours): Sat., June 17 (2-4p)
FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2023
Since 1980, the Fine Arts Festival has provided incentive for
local artists to improve their technique and a place to showcase
and sell their artwork. The festival has since grown into a major
exhibit featuring artwork by artists from all over the country.
The event also includes an art competition where the entries are
judged and cash prizes and ribbons are awarded.
2023 FINE ARTS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Artwork Delivery Dates (entry deadline): July 5-8 (10a-4p)
Purchase Awards Preview: Thu., July 20, 2023
Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: Fri., July 21, 2023 (6-8p) – Awards at 7p
Exhibition Dates: July 20-August 30, 2023 (weekdays, 10a-5p) & Sat., August 19 (2-4p)
Art Removal: Aug. 31 & Sep. 1, 2023, or by special arrangement. [NOTE: We are closed on Sep. 2-4.]
Exhibit your Artwork
Learn more about how to Exhibit your Artwork at the Arts Council Galleries.