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
Tuesday – Thursday 1 – 6 PM
Friday 11 AM – 6 PM
Saturday 11 – 4 PM
Theatre Hours
Scroll down or click The Events or Exhibits Calendars for event or rental information & opportunities for artists.
150 W. Main St | Washington, NC 27889
252-946-2504 | info@artsofthepamlico.org
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New!
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.
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BOCO Town Newsletter
Your complete guide to Beaufort County’s events and activities.
New!
Free Concert Series
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Toga Party!
Don’t miss this fun AOP fundraiser night under the lights in the outdoor tent at the Pamlico House B&B.
Sponsored by Abbott Tunstall.
News Blog Archives
Arts of the Pamlico / Turnage Theatre
are making news every week.
In The News
Raise the Roof – Here’s the latest!
From Washington Daily News... "The hub to Washington's arts community is becoming more vulnerable to the unpredictable weather, and the clock is ticking louder each day." - Washington Daily News The aging roof over the front of the theatre is being replaced to...
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2nd Annual Sidewalk Art Sale
Call for Art SEEKING As the Vaudeville Theatre roof repair is underway, Arts of the Pamlico has been forced to clear out some of the storage areas and found more items that we are ready to part with, and thought… “What about a 2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale?” So, we are...
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Looking for live theatre close to home?
Art Beat Looking for live theatre close to home? Art Beat, from the team at the Arts of the Pamlico’s (AOP) to learn about arts and cultural programming offered in Beaufort County is an opportunity to learn about arts activities in your back yard. “It was only in...
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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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