Tag: Visual Art

Stanly Arts Guild presents Bid For A Cure

Written by Brian Perry on August 28, 2025.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, and the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women. In short, it will touch someone you know until there is a cure. Each October, The Stanly Arts Guild donates items for silent auction to raise funds to support local free mammograms. The donations kickoff will start October 1st-4th, and continue to be accepted throughout October. However, the longer an item is available to bid on, the more opportunities there will be to raise funds for an amazing cause. Final bidding day (November 8th) will have light refreshments...

Stanly Arts Guild presents the Handmade Market

Written by Brian Perry on August 28, 2025.

The Handmade Market will be a single day outdoor marketplace featuring Handmade Items. We are excited to bring more opportunities to Shop Local, Shop Small, and Give Handmade. Come by The Stanly Arts Guild for more information, or join our Stanly Arts Guild private group where Prospectuses can also be found.

Stanly Arts Guild 2024 Spring Craft Show

Written by Brian Perry on February 1, 2024. No Comments on Stanly Arts Guild 2024 Spring Craft Show

About this show: This show is open to all vendors/crafters that make & sell items for use in inside & outside garden areas, porches, decks, etc., for decoration and/or functional use. All items must be handcrafted or handmade. No kit or resale items will be allowed. Location and Hours: The show will be staged in the sales area of the Stanly Arts Guild store, located at 330-C N Second Street, Albemarle, NC. Current normal store hours apply: Wednesday, 12-4, Thursday 11-6, Friday 11-6, & Saturday 10-2. The show/sale will be in place for a total of 8 weeks. The volunteers of the Stanly...

Stanly Arts Guild Senior Art Show

Written by Brian Perry on February 1, 2024. No Comments on Stanly Arts Guild Senior Art Show

This event highlights the artistic talents of seniors in the senior care centers in the county. Several of these artists were once members of the Stanly Arts Guild and entered shows and/or sold their work in the SAG store. It’s wonderful to see the art these seniors create. Make plans to come by and check out the show.

Youth Art Show & Competition

Written by Brian Perry on February 1, 2024. No Comments on Youth Art Show & Competition

Calendar of events Delivery dates: • Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Show opens: • Wednesday, March 27th – 12:00 PM Awards and art pickup: • Saturday, April 6th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Categories and Awards Both 2-D & 3-D art will be accepted & judged in this show. (2-D art includes photography.) Awards will be given in 2 categories, ages 9-12 & ages 13-17 for the following: • First place • Second place • Third place Entry Fees: Artists may enter up to 4 pieces total. Fees are as listed below: • Up to 2 pieces – $5; $2 each for up to 2 additional entries Rules for Entry •...

Dwight J. Dennis Memorial Photography Exhibition & Competition

Written by Brian Perry on February 1, 2024. No Comments on Dwight J. Dennis Memorial Photography Exhibition & Competition

Calendar of events Delivery dates: • Friday, February 16th, 1:00PM – 5:00PM • Saturday, February 17th, 10:00AM – 2:00PM Show opens: • Wednesday, February 21st – 12:00PM Awards and art pickup: • Saturday, March 16th, 10:00AM – 1:30PM Categories and Awards • First place – $300 • Second place – $200 • Third place – $100 Entry Fees: Artists may enter up to 6 pieces total. Fees are as listed below: • Stanly Arts Guild members – up to 2 pieces – $30; $10 each for up to 4 additional entries • Non-members – up to 2 pieces – $40; $15 each for up to 4 additional entries Rules...