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Youth Art Show & Competition

Written by Brian Perry on August 1, 2022. No Comments on Youth Art Show & Competition

This is an event for artists ages 9 to 17. Art take-in will be Saturday, 8/20, 10am-2pm at the Stanly Arts Guild, 330-C N 2nd Street in Albemarle. The show prospectus will be posted on the Guild website, www.stanlyartsguild.com, and will be available in the Stanly Arts Guild store. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. The show will run August 24th thru September 3rd. All forms of art, 2-D & 3-D, will be accepted.

14th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Memorial Nature At Its Best Art Competition & Show

Written by Brian Perry on July 8, 2022. No Comments on 14th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Memorial Nature At Its Best Art Competition & Show

The “Nature at its Best” exhibition and competition was created by the Gaskin brothers, Jeff, Chuck, David, Bob and Paul, to promote the visual arts in Stanly County and the Uwharrie region of North Carolina. They also sponsor the show each year, providing all prize money for the winners, as well as funding for the show reception. These wonderful sons of Ellen Cook Gaskin and Dr. John S. Gaskin Jr. of Albemarle have made this show an annual event as a memorial to their mother. Ellen Cook Gaskin had a deep appreciation for both art and nature and she shared that love and appreciation with her...

Stanly Arts Guild Holiday Craft Show – From Our Hands…

Written by Brian Perry on July 8, 2022. No Comments on Stanly Arts Guild Holiday Craft Show – From Our Hands…

One stop shopping for all your holiday gifts. Support local artists by purchasing OOAK handmade items for all your family, friends & clients. In addition to our regular artists this show will feature craft artists from Stanly & surrounding counties selling their handmade offerings. Every year our regular customers look forward to the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind, handmade items for gifts or for their own use & they know to come to the Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts store to find them. The show will run from 11/16 thru 01/07. Guild hours are: Wednesday, 12 pm-4 pm; Thursday: ...

Veteran’s Exhibition

Written by Renee VanHorn on April 23, 2021. No Comments on Veteran’s Exhibition

Let’s spend this Veteran’s Day reflecting on the sacrifices of these proud men and women. Come to the Guild & Gallery to view the art created in their honor.

Annual Photography Exhibition & Competition

Written by Renee VanHorn on April 23, 2021. No Comments on Annual Photography Exhibition & Competition

Whether you are competing or coming to view all the entries for this year’s Photography Exhibition and Competition, you will see the talent in our own backyard. No specific theme this year, so be creative. 1st place will win $400; 2nd place $200; 3rd place $100.

Albemarle Parks & Rec:
Food Truck Fridays

Written by Brian Perry on February 22, 2021.

Let the Food Trucks do the cooking for you on Friday, April 9th from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Participating Food Trucks: On-Time Snacks; Hilltop Seafood; Barbara’s Treats; Smith’s Cafe; Elizadale’s Tacos; Wildfire Pizza; Hot Diggity Dog; Mottzella’s Pizza. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music from Too Much Sylvia. This event will mark the 30th anniversary for Too Much Sylvia has been together. They are 2019 inductees into the Carolina Beach Music Association’s Hall of Fame. They have been awarded the Carolina Beach Music Song of the Year 5 times,...