Beginning this Wednesday and then running every first Wednesday of the month, the Arts Council of Wayne County’s calendar of events will be posted on the mountolivetribune.com site.
Look here for all the exciting things going on with the arts across Wayne and particularly in the Mount Olive area.
The arts column joins several new offerings by the Tribune — columns from the Steele Memorial Library and the Wayne Cooperative Extension program — all designed to provide updated information on the happenings in and around Mount Olive.
The Arts Council of Wayne County’s June Line-up!
15th- Yolanda Rabun at The Paramount Theatre! 7:30 pm She will be performing her award-winning Gladys Knight show to kick off Goldsboro’s Juneteenth Weekend festivities! Contact The Paramount Theatre for more information.
16th– Needle Felting with Jenn: North Carolina Class 6-8 pm @ 139. W Walnut St. Goldsboro $25 Create a personalized needle felted North Carolina! Registration here!
Summer Camp
Summer Art Camp begins at the new location in Goldsboro! For more information about pricing and registration call the Arts Council of Wayne Contact 919-736-3300, or visit the website at www.artsinwayne.org
13th-15th – 5-8 & 9-12 yo: Ecuador with Kristine Wright! Campers will discover the wonders of the Galapagos Islands by creating turtles out of clay and watercolor!
20th-22nd
5-8 yo: Europe with Donna Amos! Campers will study techniques from the Masters and paint
French, Spanish, and Italian masterpieces!
9-12 yo: Queensland with Christy Sullivan! Campers will explore and paint the diverse marine life of the Great Barrier Reef and create 3-D fish and jellyfish!
13-15 yo: Alaska with Shyla Sutton! Campers will discover and paint the uniquely designed
animals of the Pacific Northwest!
27th-29th
5-8 yo: Greece with Emily Lewis! Campers will learn about the Ancient Greeks and how to
use paper mâché and silhouettes to create Black Figure Vases!
9-12 yo: Australia with Syrena Bryant! Campers will imagine the energy that each animal emits in their Aboriginal Dot Paintings!
13-15 yo: Panama with Shyla Sutton! Campers will design their own Molas with abstract animals and flowers!
Visit our website www.artsinwayne.org
Open Calls
Maker’s Market: July Maker’s Market Applications are now open!
Date: July 15th, 2023
Time: 11-4 pm
Location: John’s Grill/First Brew @ 110 S. Goldsboro St. Pikeville, NC
Cost: $30 per vendor
Wayne County Artists Exhibition: The Arts Council of Wayne County recognizes the vital role Wayne County artists are playing in our 60 year legacy as a community arts organization. A September 2023 exhibition will focus on our history and honor some of our past and present Wayne County Artists. Email our Gallery Director at lewis@artsinwayne.org for more information and to submit your work for consideration. The submission deadline is August 4, 2023.
Art Market: As we are finishing up final construction in Goldsboro, we are searching for original artwork to be included in our Art Market! All mediums are welcomed!
Art Directory: The Arts Council of Wayne County has been a home for artists for generations! Due to our transition in locations, we have had to downsize our studio availability. However, we are wanting to create a Wayne County Artist Directory to show our support to our artists! Join us in spreading the magic of your art! Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/221565010599153
