Foothills Arts Center

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Sat, May 13

| igniting creativity | youth art classes spark imagination at local montessori school

We are thrilled to share the latest updates on the vibrant world of youth art education at our very own local Montessori school, the Yadkin Valley Community School in Elkin. Thanks to the generous

Tue, Apr 11

| affiliates | yadkin valley fiber center pilots master weaving program with support from nc arts spark the arts grant

A rigorous Master Weaving certification program is the most recent addition to the variety of fiber arts classes and courses offered through the Yadkin Valley Fiber Center. The creation and implementa

|events | exhibits|

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| scrap exhibit |

| who | Everyone is welcome!

| when | On view Second Fridays (May 12) from 5:00-8:00 PM (exhibit also available to view by chance or by appointment through the end of May)

| where | The Yadkin Valley Fiber Center, 113 West Main Street, Elkin, NC 28621

| details | The Yadkin Valley Fiber Center is hosting SCRAP — an environmentally conscience art exhibit featuring area artists who use or reuse earth-friendly practices in their work. It is a mixed-media exhibit and features fibers, metals, pottery, wood, and recycled materials.

All works are for sale.

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| out and about exhibit |

| who | Everyone is welcome!

| when | Opening June 2. On view Fridays from 5:00-8:00 PM and Saturdays from 2:00-5:00 PM through June 30. Artist reception Friday, June 30 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

Friday, June 3 will feature a free screening of Love, Simon at 6:30 PM. Please bring your own camp chair. Popcorn and beverages available to purchase.

Please RSVP for Love, Simon here:

| free tickets |

| where | Smalltown Gallery, 111 Church Street, Elkin, NC 28621

| details | Featuring curated work in support of LGBTQ+ artists and allies. The objective of Out & About is to celebrate the things that bring us together and illuminate conditions and misconceptions that continue to create barriers today.

Artists featured: April Brady, Dan Butner, Eliot Byrne, Ronnie Carruthers, Tory Casey, Meagan Fulton, Seneca Leonard, Cayla Leonard, Sage Oxley-Luyster, and Carol Vanderpool.

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| nc trail days | elkin’s ARTrail | guided hike|

| who | Everyone is welcome!

| when | Friday, June 2 from 5:00-7:00 PM

| where | Downtown Elkin (Meet at the Tree Sign) 204 East Market Street Elkin, NC 28621

| details | Join Elkin's Main Street Representative on a Gallery/Studio stroll Friday night. You'll visit 8-10 locations Downtown filled with local art where you can meet the artists, shop, explore, and enjoy some creativity, wine, and love music along the way. Please arrive by 5:00 pm for sign-in.

Please RSVP here:

| free tickets |

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| surry old time fiddlers convention |

| who | Everyone is welcome!

| when | Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17

| where | Surry Community College, 630 South Main Street, Dobson NC 27017; Main events in the SCC Gymnatorium

| details | The Surry Old Time Fiddlers Convention is an annual event located on the campus of Surry Community College in Dobson, North Carolina. The two-day convention includes activities celebrating the historic folk music of Surry County.

The convention offers visitors and participants an array of activities, including competitions in adult and youth individual instruments, dance, folk song, and band contests, a square dance, cake walks and cash drawings, a quilt raffle, luthier displays, jamming, and dining at The Knight’s Grill.

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| foothills children’s theatre presents disney’s finding nemo |

| who | Everyone

| when | Friday, June 23 & Saturday, June 24, 7:30 PM

| where | The Dixon Auditorium at Elkin High School, 334 Elk Spur St, Elkin, NC 28621

| synopsis | “Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.” — Source: www.disneytheatricallicensing.com

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| drawing fundamentals

| who | Everyone is welcome!

| when | Part 1 Wednesday, July 12, Part 2 Wednesday, August 9, Part 3 Wednesday, September 13

| where | The second floor of The Wisdom Table, 101 East Main St, Elkin, NC 28621

| details | Instructed by Dan Butner. In this three-part workshop, students will learn the materials, language, and skills to create dynamic drawings.

Registration is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early!

| register here |

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| foothills theatre presents monty python’s spamalot |

| who | Everyone

| when | Friday, July 14 & Saturday, July 15, 7:30 PM and Sunday July 16, 2:30 PM

| where | The Dixon Auditorium at Elkin High School, 334 Elk Spur St, Elkin, NC 28621

| synopsis | “Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls? The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.” — Source: www.theatricalrights.com

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| foothills plein air painters | group excursions

| who | Both beginning and advanced plein air artists are invited to join us on our monthly excursions in preparation for the second annual Foothills Plein Air Festival in October.

Join us with your sketchbook or easel at the breathtakingly beautiful local vistas for a morning of creative community!

More information to follow.

| art instruction|

| art instruction | the foothills arts center |

| violin summer intensive

| the basics |

| who | Instructed by Joe Thrift; this five-day intensive is to provide support and instruction for violin-makers of all skill levels who have instruments already in progress.

| when | June 5-10 or June 12-17. Students may also register for both weeks.

| where | Foothills School of Violin Making (temporary location) lower floor 111 W. Main St. Downtown Elkin, 28621.

| the details |

Violin makers begin at 9 am each day and work until the group comes to a stopping point. 10-12 hour days are common.

Cost: $900 for one week or $1,800 for both weeks.

| the policies |

Health & Safety Policy: All students and staff must be vaccinated against Covid 19 and maintain an annual booster. Students should follow current CDC guidelines for quarantine should they test positive. Students agree to follow all posted and verbal program safety instructions.

Liability Waiver: By submitting payment, I acknowledge that I release the Foothills Arts Council and its trustees, directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, successors, and assigns from all liability for and waive all claims for injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with my participation in the assembly, including injury, loss, or damage caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other misconduct of the above-listed organizations or individuals.

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| art instruction | the yadkin valley fiber center |

To view the complete list of classes and courses currently offered at the Yadkin Valley Fiber Center, please click the logo.

Spark the Arts

We are excited to share that the Foothills Arts Center has been awarded a Spark The Arts Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. The North Carolina Arts Council announced support for 130 nonprofit organizations through their new Spark The Arts grant category during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. In total, the Arts Council is investing $2,484,071 to support programming centered around audience re-engagement and inclusion. Grant amounts range from $3,000 to $30,000.

The arts spark vitality, healing, and fellowship. These qualities are what kept North Carolina’s arts sector resilient through the pandemic. The Spark the Arts grant category places a special emphasis on strategies to engage audiences and participants in this effort.

Our Spark the Arts grant funding will reactivate, expand, and deepen the quality of learning experienced by youth and adult students, with funds split evenly between four programs: ceramics, fiber arts, violin luthier, and youth art. We are so honored to be a recipient of the Spark the Arts grant!

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