Upcoming Events – Greenville, NC
I have been very busy lately as we move towards autumn, holiday season, and of course – the end of the semester for the local students. Hopefully I will be able to share some of my activities with you all as weeks go on, but if you’re in the area of Greenville, North Carolina and want to check out some of the events I may be attending – this could be a great opportunity for you to see some emerging artists, local work, and maybe some cool explosions. :)
- The East Carolina University Sculpture Guild will be hosting their annual Halloween Iron Pour Saturday, November 6 at the Jenkins Art Building on campus. Sparks will fly and molten iron will flow! Expect things to kick off around 4 PM and carry on well into the evening – stop by just after dark to see the reaction molds go off for a spectacular show!
- Pitt County Community College is hosting it’s annual Down East Holiday Show at the Greenville Convention Center this weekend. Stop by between 10 AM and 7 PM on Saturday or 10 AM and 5 PM on Sunday to check out more than 100 exhibitors and vendors to get you ready for the holiday season. From gifts to garnishes, the exhibition will feature crafters, local businesses, local restaurants, Santa, and more! Admission is $6, free for children 10 and under – so bring the family!
-Emerge Gallery & Art Center will be hosting two student exhibitions November 6 – 29, featuring photographer Jessi Braxton in the Wooten Gallery and J. Travis Snyder’s Wood Design thesis in the Edwards Gallery. They are also accepting entries for the 2009 Handmade Holiday Sale and 2010 DownEast Sculpture Exhibition - so visit the Pitt County Arts Council website for more information on the call for entries.
- ECU Wood Design and Metals student Stefan Kelischek will be hosting his senior exhibition, “The Wooden CuAg Show,” at the Burroughs Welcome Gallery, with a reception to be held on Saturday, November 21 from 5 to 9 PM. Come check out his eye-catching designs at the gallery, then head on over to Winslow’s Tavern around 6 PM for drinks and music to follow.
- MFA candidate Ashley Pierce will be hosting her graduate exhibition, “Perishable Garniture,” at the Greenville Museum of Art December 1 – 10. Her unique work in illustration is a must see – check out a preview at her blog, then head on down to the reception on December 5, from 6 to 9 PM. The Greenville Museum of Art is located at 805 S. Evans St.
I hope to see some of you all at these events, and will try to be covering them as much as possible. Stay tuned over the next few days for photos of the Halloween Iron Pour – and keep on creating. :)
