Elizabeth City is becoming quite the arts destination. Arts of the Albemarle’s second SPLASH week of 2015 takes place Nov. 2-7, with artists from all over coming to town to teach classes, lecture or just plein air paint our local scenery. What is SPLASH? It’s a week-long gathering of artists, both local and far-flung, to collaborate, share and enjoy spontaneous creativity. Are you an artist or wanna-be artist? Sign up for the SPLASH Open Studio. Held in the old Super 10 store on Main Street, Open Studio is a communal work space for artists. The fee ($75 for AOA members, $100 for non-members) includes a table and space to paint all day from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Also included is participation in Drawing Circle led by Jeff Whelan, and admission to the SPLASH Piano Bar on Thursday night. Other SPLASH Week happenings include Plein Air Workshops with Mike Rooney and a plethora of classes. Classes include painting with cold wax, abstract painting, monoprinting, French watercolor and a beginner’s acrylic class. For full class descriptions go to www.artsaoa.com. An Oktoberfest Cookout will be held at the home of Roger and Ursula Tolson on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 (BYOB). Artist Tunde Afolayan will give an ArtTalk, “Arts in Communities,” on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 4 pm. Also on Thursday, Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall will host a Nurture, Inspire and Celebrate Creativity Group from 1 – 4 pm. End SPLASH week on Saturday, Nov. 7 with the 2nd Annual River City Rhythm & Brews at Mariner’s Wharf Park, from 6 – 10 pm. Local bands will be featured, along with quaffs from craft breweries and vineyards. Call (252) 338-6455, or contact SPLASH guru Carolyn Peel at (252) 338-7692, jandcpeel@aol.com, for more information.
Elizabeth City is becoming quite the arts destination. Arts of the Albemarle’s second SPLASH week of 2015 takes place Nov. 2-7, with artists from all over coming to town to teach classes, lecture or just plein air paint our local scenery. What is SPLASH? It’s a week-long gathering of artists, both local and far-flung, to collaborate, share and enjoy spontaneous creativity.
