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!
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.
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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BOCO Town Newsletter
Your complete guide to Beaufort County’s events and activities.
News Blog Archives
Arts of the Pamlico / Turnage Theatre
are making news every week.
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!
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 December 2, 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
"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....
New Workshops for 2020
The Arts of the Pamlico will kick off 2020 with workshops on all kinds of arts and cultural topics and skill areas. Check out this list of winter workshops available beginning in January 2020 and sign up today! Pottery Workshops Monthly...
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Get In Touch - Send Us a Message
Address: 150 West Main St.
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Phone: 252-946-2504
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday 1 – 6 PM
Friday 11 AM – 6 PM
Saturday 11am – 4pm
Sundays, Days & Evenings for Events
Arts of the Pamlico @ Historic Turnage Theatre
We’re just one block from the Washington Waterfront.
Come by boat and dock at the Waterfront! We are just a short walk to dinner and an event at the Turnage Theatre.
There is also plenty of parking behind the Theatre.
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