During the fall not only do our leaves explode with color, but also our Downtown and Main St. will be filled with colors of beautiful artwork. From Oct. 30 until Nov. 4 artists from near and far will share their talents during Splash, a creative event hosted by Arts of the Albemarle.... READ MORE
Donna is definitely one of my top sellers because she’s versatile,” says Mary Temple, owner of the Museum Gift Shop at Museum of the Albemarle. “Customers love her one-of-a-kind designs.” The Elizabeth City-based jewelry designer, who is an active member of the Pocosin Arts Metals Guild and a juried member of the Albemarle Craftsman’s Guild, has been interested in jewelry making since she was a young girl weaving Indian bead rings and bracelets and stringing her grandmother’s endless supply of buttons into simple necklaces.... READ MORE
When you look at Alexis Joyner’s sculptures, it becomes obvious that familial relationships are at the core of his work. “I find myself drawn to the special bond between mother and child,” Joyner notes. “I often address social issues and concerns and I like to gently remind young folk that they don’t need to reinvent the wheel.”... READ MORE