Weeks of May 24 & May 31, 2026
Outside April showers were slim to none but thanks to rain over the past couple of weeks the May flowers are in full bloom in AOP’s outdoor art garden. Dubbed the Living Canvas Public Art Garden by Americorps community art garden partner, Pamlico Rose Institute’s Rob Sands, the new space is chocked full of art and beautiful plants put together by Master Gardener and Artist, Lisa Hodges. The art garden has been a yearlong collaborative project which will open to the public on Friday, June 12 at 5:30 PM with fingerpainting, music and more. Join us for the opening where you will be able to view Washington Montessori Public Charter School’s murals on full display under Maryalice Johnston’s colorful metal fish. Look up and you will see the work of David Edwards. Edwards is an Artist, Musician and AOP Board member. His driftwood whale will soon shimmer under the alley lights installed by AOP’s Paul Harding and Anthoney Wooden with framing by AOP Board member, Williams Figueroa. Take in the many Tuesday Painters’ art square contributions that form a quilt of color on the garden walls as you walk along the walkway. And view the colorful Main Stage door created by youth spring art campers under the guidance of AOP’s Programming & Outreach Coordinator, Grace Bowers. Support the art garden and leave a legacy with an engraved brick in the walkway. A limited supply are available at $100 each, engraved with your message. Visit https://www.artsofthepamlico.org/shop.
On exhibit at the Turnage in June will be the work of two artists – Dion Burroughs and Kendrick Holiday. View and shop Dion’s colorful works and peer into the eyes of Kendrick’s subjects who come to life on the canvas. View demos by Kendrick on Friday, June 12 in the Gallery from 5:30 – 7 PM. Both exhibits are supported by AOP’s Grassroots grant funding from the North Carolina Arts Council.
In the Gallery all month long, join the Tuesday Painters gather to create at 9:30 AM, all levels welcome. Take part in Pamlico Writers Group which meets every other Tuesday and listen in or join the BCTMA jams every Thursday eve and Saturday morning. On June 5, "A Peaceful Rest" premieres, admission is free, donations appreciated to benefit Alternative Stage. This program begins at 6 p.m. in the Gallery with a reception, to be followed by a screening and a Q&A. Learn about grassroots efforts to preserve and maintain small family cemeteries and public burial grounds across eastern North Carolina. And meet some of the dedicated volunteers who are powering those efforts to honor their predecessors and protect the fascinating history they've uncovered along the way.
In the Palace Theatre work is underway to repair unforeseen theatre lighting and technical issues. The seated area is closed while repairs continue. We appreciate your patience as we work to fix the issues and rebook scheduled programs for late May and early June.
Be part of the arts -- become a member today, attend an event, make a donation, volunteer & more! The Annual Members Meeting will be held June 24 at 5:30 PM at the Turnage.
Check out our calendar and put our events on your calendar. Season passes will be released soon for upcoming visit artsofthepamlico.org, find us on Fb and Instagram or grab a calendar inside or outside at the theatre for dates for free art and networking events.
