art scene
Special exhibit at the Cain Center highlights indigenous peoples
Nov. 14. A special exhibit open now through Jan. 11 at the Cain Center for the Arts showcases historical, traditional, and contemporary works from artists of Catawba Nation, Melungeon Heritage, the CHamoru Diaspora, Cherokee, Gullah, Lumbee and more. The Melungeon Heritage Association, Catawba Cultural Center, and Brooke Gibbons provided critical support for the exhibit, officially […]
Artist showcase Oct. 19 at Bailey’s Glen
Sept. 18. The artists and artisans of Bailey’s Glen and The Forest will hold a Creative Showcase Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 am to 4 pm at the clubhouse in Bailey’s Glen, 12100 Meetinghouse Dr. More than 30 resident creators will display and sell their work. Reports Kat Martin, the organizer, “Our community is bursting […]
Two Cornelius artists are standouts at Mooresville art show
April 26. Two Cornelius artists are among the standouts in the Mooresville Arts 46th Anniversary SpringFest art show which features 70 artists more than 120 entries. Helen Langhorne won a Judge’s Choice award for her piece, Catch of the Day, while Amy Pennell-Myers won First Place for Hip Hop Rhapsody. Both artists live in Cornelius. […]
Davidson Fall Art Festival is Saturday
Oct. 20. The Davidson Fall Art Festival runs 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday, Oct. 21 on the Town Green. More than three dozen artists are expected. There will be kids crafts, fine art and handmade gifts, as well as music from Billy Jones. Click here for more info.
Justin Christenbery: Painting with a broad brush
April 20. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius artist Justin Christenbery has completed a commission for a mural on the side of the building that houses 131 Main. It’s big and graphic: A 16-foot wide by six-foot tall photo-realistic painting of a grouper on the brick wall facing the interior parking lot. The 42-year-old artist has been […]
Davidson Community Players hosts ‘Strolling With Shakespeare’
April 19. Want to stroll with the Bard of Avon himself? You can do so for a sonnet, but online registration is required. Strolling With Shakespeare, put on by Davidson Community Players, is at 7 pm on May 7 and May 8; 2 pm on May 9. Guests will stroll to six different downtown Davidson […]
Bailey’s Glen artist lands top honors at Cabarrus art show
April 19. Bailey’s Glen resident Suzanne Fulton won First Prize at the recent Juried Spring Virtual Art Show put on by Cabarrus Art Guild. The virtual show highlighted different styles and types of art. About Fulton’s pastel, the judges said: “The artist creates a very realistic depiction of the subject. The piece has wonderful composition […]
Art opening Saturday: ‘Awakenings’
A compelling art exhibit called “Awakenings” will open at the Cornelius Arts Center on Saturday Sept. 19 during ‘Tawba Walk. The exhibit unites the art of four female photographers for a visual exploration of the internal human experience. The opening reception runs from 6-8 pm and is sponsored by Cornelius Today and Business Today. An artist talk will […]
