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The Arts Council of Moore County is pleased to announce a newly created visual arts program for Moore County children ages 8-18 called ArtSmart. This new program will be located at 130 W. Pennsylvania Avenue in the Belvedere Plaza in downtown Southern Pines.
The ArtSmart program will be a series of visual art classes with the goal to help all children find their creative voice by providing quality, comprehensive visual art instruction. We seeks to develop the creativity of young artists by introducing new mediums, team collaboration and enhanced problem solving skills in a fun, stress-free atmosphere. ArtSmart's small class size, coupled with targeted age groups, allow the instructors more opportunity to tailor their lessons to the various skill levels of each student. No prior art education is required to enroll in the classes, which will be categorized by age. The classes will be offered Monday through Thursday in such subjects as drawing, painting, sculpture and various other mediums. The next sessions of classes are as follows:
Please call 910-684-0257 or email artsmart@mooreart.org if you are interested in Monday classes for your 8-10 year-old. Monday classes will be cancelled if there is insufficient enrollment.
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| Ages 8-10
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Ages 8-10
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Ages 11-13
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Ages 14-18
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July 13-27
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July 14-28
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July 15-29
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COST: $40 ACMC members / $50 nonmembers Includes 3 classes of teacher instruction and all art supplies. Student only needs to bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a snack (if desired). DOWNLOAD registration form here. You may also register at the ArtSmart Center or Campbell House (482 E. Connecticut Ave., So. Pines).
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CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Caitlin O'Brien - Caitlin is currently employed as an art educator for Moore County Schools. She earned her Art Education degree at the State University of New York at New Paltz and is currently working towards her Master's degree in Art Education at UNC at Pembroke. She has experience working in a wide range of mediums, but prefers to produce work utilizing a mixed media approach.

Jean Skipper - Jean is the owner of Artist Alley in downtown Southern Pines. She is a self-taught, mixed media artist who works primarily in metalwork. Visit Jean's website.

Kim Sobat - In addition to being the ArtSmart director, Kim is local artist and the former owner of Vineland Fine Art Gallery. She works primarily in oils and acrylics and her paintings are contemporary in style and subject matter. She has a background in working with urban teens in downtown Indianapolis which sparked her interest in an art program for Moore County children, such as ArtSmart. Visit Kim's website.
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For additional information to be a part of the ArtSmart Team (as an instructor, volunteer, sponsor, etc.), please contact Kim Sobat at 910-684-0257 or email her.
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2010 SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS
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The Arts Council of Moore County is proud to announce their Summer Theatre Camps for 2010. The camps are an effort to offer Moore County's youth the opportunity to explore the magic of musical theatre, on stage and behind the scenes. Three camps will be offered this year:
CAMP 1 for Ages 6+: A KID'S LIFE--A How-To Musical Guide to the Most Daring, Dangerous, Exciting Time...Like...Ever!
Directed by Shanon Sheppard Venable
JUNE 14-26, 2010 with shows Sunrise Theater on June 25-26
Synopsis: A massive electromagnetic attack from outer space has jammed all technical systems, and there is no electricity, no cell phones, no laptops, and NO FUN! The kids are in a panic and don't know what to do, until Grandpa and Grandma arrive on the scene and introduce them to a day filled with daring and adventure, music and imagination--all without fancy gadgets!
CAMP 2 for high school Only: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN
Directed by KC Holliday
JULY 19-31, 2010 with shows at Sunrise Theater on July 30-31
This camp includes workshops by professional actors on auditioning, resume and marketing, dancing for the stage, singing and acting.
Synopsis: Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles Schulz, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (Revised) opened on Broadway in 1999. With a fresh approach to the 1967 classic and some brand new songs, Sally Brown joins Charlie, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and Snoopy in this version.
CAMP 3 for Ages 8-14: ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Directed by Marci Houseman
JULY 26-AUGUST 7, 2010 with shows at Sunrise Theater on Aug. 7
Synopsis: Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game!
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All camps will run Monday through Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm.
All camps need a minimum of 30 campers and can take up to 50 campers.
CAMP TUITION (per camper): $200 for one camp / $350 for two camps Save $25 off each additional camper from the same household.
Register at Campbell House (482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines) or CLICK HERE to download the Summer Camp Registration form. Enrollment will be limited on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have any questions please contact Shanon Sheppard Venable at 910-692-ARTS (2787) or email.
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Have some fun with the Arts Council!
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Arts Council of Moore County proudly presents the
 Family Series The O'Neal School's new Activity Center 3300 Airport Rd., Southern Pines (across Airport Rd. from Sandhills Community College) ***CLICK HERE for an O'Neal campus map to the new Activity Center.***
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Share the wonder of a live concert with your family! The Kaleidoscope Family Series is specifically designed to introduce children, ages 5 and up, to the life-long surprises and benefits of a live concert. Featuring the finest performing artists (musicians, actors, dancers, storytellers, etc.), each performance will be educational and entertaining. The concerts will be presented on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. (for approx. one hour) in the new theater in the The O'Neal School's Activity Center in Southern Pines (across Airport Road from Sandhills Community College). Check out the concerts for the 2010-11 Kaleidoscope Family Series...
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THE JOHN BROWN TRIO Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 4 p.m. Bassist, composer, educator and actor John Brown is a native of Fayetteville, NC, and currently resides in Durham. He has been performing professionally since his teens and has performed in the U.S. and abroad with artists like Wynton Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Elvin Jones, Nnenna Freelon, Rosemary Clooney, Nell Carter, and Slide Hampton. He earned his music degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and his law degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is currently the Director of the Jazz Program and Associate Professor of Music at Duke University. For more on John, please visit www.jbjazz.com.
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THE COMMEDIA PRINCESS AND THE PEA Performed by the Tarradiddle Players Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 4 p.m. How can you tell if someone is really, truly a princess? In this funny, fast-paced show, the Tarradiddle Players put a slapstick spin on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale. The lonely Prince wants to find someone to marry, but potential princesses must first get past his mother the Queen and her long list of tests. Will any of them be royal enough? With its roots in the humorous, physical acting style of Italian Commedia dell'arte, this production is pure fun. For more on the Tarradiddle Players, please visit www.ctcharlotte.org/tarradiddle.html.
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JOSE FRANCH-BALLESTER, CLARINET Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 4 p.m. Born in Moncofa, Spain into a family of clarinetists and Zarzuela singers, Jose Franch-Ballester began clarinet lessons at the age of nine and gave his first recital at the age of sixteen. After graduating from the Joaquin Rodrigo Music Conservatory in Valencia, he came to the U.S. to study at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Since winning the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, Jose became a member of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's CMS II and is in demand for concerts, recitals and festivals all over the world. For more on Jose, please visit www.josefranchballester.com.
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THE GIZMO GUYS Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 4 p.m. Performing as the Gizmo Guys, Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have amazed and amused audiences around the world. They work in a great variety of venues all over the world. Sure, they've made numerous television appearances, won international juggling competitions, and taught at top circus schools. But what makes their act so appealing is their uniquely winning combination of dazzling technique and infectious humor. The Gizmo Guys' rapid-fire act exhilarates and inspires sidesplitting laughter in audience members of all ages. For more on the Gizmo Guys, please visit www.thegizmoguys.com.
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BUY A SUBSCRIPTION FOR YOUR FAMILY AND SAVE! SUBSCRIPTION TO ALL 4 CONCERTS: $35 (per person) for ACMC members/O'Neal families $45 (per person) for nonmembers
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS (one per concert): $10 for ACMC members/O'Neal families $12 for General Public Seating is limited, so get your subscriptions now! For additional information, call the Arts Council at 910-692-ARTS (2787).
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15th Annual Young People's Fine Arts Festival Campbell House Galleries
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The Young People's Fine Arts Festival is an art exhibit that showcases the artistic talents of students in grades K-12 from all Moore County public, private, charter and home schools. Chosen by each school, all entries are exhibited at Campbell House Galleries during March, "Art in Schools" month. The exhibit is also ushered in with a festive opening reception that is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by George W. Little & Associates Town of Southern Pines Whistle Stop Press
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 "Tall Order of Love" Painting by Halden Levin (Grade 2) Pinehurst Elementary Sally Hale, Art Teacher
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2011 Exhibit Dates: March 4 - 19, 2011 Gallery Hours: 9 am to 5 pm weekdays Weekend Date & Hours: Sat., March 19 from 2 to 4 pm.
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WINNERS OF PAST YOUNG PEOPLE'S FINE ARTS FESTIVALS  YEAR:
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
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