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New! Kids Camps!

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Learn about our efforts to replace the 1900s theatre roof. You can help!

150 W. Main St | Washington, NC 27889

252-946-2504 | info@artsofthepamlico.org

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The Arts of the Pamlico (AOP) is a vibrant hub of arts & cultural events & activities for adults and youth serving Eastern North Carolina. It is the state-designated arts council for Beaufort & Washington Counties, based in its Historic Turnage Theatre in downtown Washington, NC. Join today and live art, give art!

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Gallery Hours

T-TH 1 – 6 PM, FRI 11 AM – 6 PM & SAT 11 AM – 4 PM. AOP is also open evenings and additional weekend hours for events.

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Theatre Hours

Scroll down or click The Events or Exhibits Calendars for event or rental information & opportunities for artists.

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Historic Vaudeville Entrance

at the Turnage Theatre

Be sure to visit us at 150 W. Main Street in Downtown Washington, NC to learn about our historic Vaudeville theatre.

We’ve restored the original entrance and we’re displaying the theatre’s story on the doors.

“The arts council’s calendar is jam-packed each month with everything from acting camps to professional acts, music workshops to concerts and festivals, a plethora of art classes to a variety of exhibitions.”

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Deborah Griffin

- Staff Writer, The Daily Reflector

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AOP is gearing up for its first bluegrass festival in January 2020 in Belhaven!

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You can help Beaufort County Arts take flight with your year-end donation.

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Thank you! Your help, attendance at events, donations and sharing information about activities at the Arts of the Pamlico keep all the wheels turning at the Turnage Theatre and is greatly appreciated.

As the year comes to a close, please consider a year-end donation to the Arts of the Pamlico. It will make a big difference right here in your community!

We have several options for year-end giving to fit your interests and budget. Please visit artsofthepamlico.org/support or complete the attached form and return it today to help the arts take flight in Beaufort County.

Thank you for considering supporting the Arts of the Pamlico as part of your year-end giving.

All the best to you and yours for a healthy and happy holiday season!

Sincerely,

Debra

Check out these links!

Silent Movies in NC - UNCTV Film Clip

The Historic Turnage Theatre is home to a mothballed silent movie & vaudeville theatre. Learn more about the silent movie era in NC at https://www.unctv.org/blogs/arts/north-carolina-silent-films/

Backstage art by BRAVO! Kids

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Washington chosen small town of the year

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In The News

Art Beat for week of January 6, 2020

Jan 9, 2020

Art Beat shares information about programs and efforts of your regional arts council, Arts of the Pamlico (AOP), and arts events at the Historic Turnage Theatre and across the county. AOP presents and supports the provision of arts programming for the community and...

Art Beat for week of December 2, 2019

Dec 4, 2019

Art Beat shares information about programs and efforts of your regional arts council, Arts of the Pamlico (AOP), and arts events at the Historic Turnage Theatre and across the county. AOP presents and supports the provision of arts programming for the community and...

Raise the Roof Update

Dec 1, 2019

"Additional grants have been written, submitted and are under review which if funded will get us close to the cost estimate of $1.3 million."Update on Structural Assessments The initial roof structural assessment allowed us to begin writing grants and raising funds....