Foothills Arts Center

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Sat, Jul 02

| footnotes | july 2022 | letter from the editor

The month of July — buzzing with beetles and butterflies — often sees a flurry of human activity too, as folks set out to capitalize on the languid stretches of sunny summer days. During a month punctuated

Wed, Jun 01

| plein air painters | historic kapps mill estate

Our inaugural Plein Air Painters excursion was to the historic Kapps Mill Estate in Dobson, North Carolina. Seven artists attended, including both beginning and experienced plein air painters. The

Fri, Jun 10

| tapestry weavers south | exhibiting new works 2022

Tapestry Weavers South is “an organization dedicated to advancing the art and craft of tapestry weaving” and with their annual New Works exhibition co-sponsored by the Yadkin Valley Fiber Center and

Fri, Jun 17

| introducing the studio | gallery on north bridge street

When the Foothills Arts Center faced electrical repairs that required a temporary closure, Leslie Fesperman, Director of the Yadkin Valley Fiber Center — an affiliate nestled within the Foothills Arts

| july | exhibits | events |

1

| foothills theatre | Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

| who | Everyone

| when | Friday & Saturday, July 22-23, 7:30 pm & Sunday, July 24, 2:30 pm

| where | Elkin High School Dixon Auditorium

The Foothills Theatre Summer Musical Cinderella features a timeless tale set to the iconic score written by the talented duo, Rodgers and Hammerstein.

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2

| plein air painters | orchard in traphill

| who | Artists of all ages and skill levels (minors should be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

| when | Sunday, July 24, 2022, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

| where | Event studio @ 10220 Traphill Road, Traphill, NC 28685

Join us for a plein air excursion at a private event studio and orchard in Traphill! Our plein air painters group is open to anyone interested in drawing or painting outdoors and is a great way to meet other outdoor art enthusiasts.

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3

| reevestock music festival |

| who | Everyone

| when | Friday, August 5, 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm & Saturday, August 6, 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm

| where | Elkin’s Hidden Amphitheater (Shuttle Parking) First United Methodist Church 340 Hawthorne Road, Elkin, NC, 28621

Reevestock Music Festival, slated for August 5-August 6, 2022, enters its second decade with an exciting music lineup. This grassroots festival has grown into a vibrant two-day celebration of music in both Downtown Elkin and Elkin’s Hidden Amphitheater. It’s not only a signature annual event for Elkin, but a much-anticipated gathering for guests from all over the Carolinas and beyond.

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4

| plein air painters | new river in sparta

| who | Artists of all ages and skill levels (minors should be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

| when | Sunday, August 21, 2022, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

| where | 384 Riverwood Lane, Sparta NC 28675

Join us for a plein air excursion at a private cabin on the pristine New River in Sparta! Our plein air painters group is open to anyone interested in drawing or painting outdoors and is a great way to meet other outdoor art enthusiasts.