Upcoming Events.
Youth Art & Garden Camp
Youth Art & Garden Camp (Homeschool Week)
Spring 2026 Youth Arts Camp Series
Arts of the Pamlico, in partnership with the Pamlico Rose Institute’s Wellness AmeriCorps Team, is excited to offer a free Youth Art & Garden Camp for Beaufort County youth who reside in the County and is designed especially for homeschool students while public schools are in session. Non-Beaufort County youth fees are $125 per child.
This half-day camp invites youth to explore creative art making and hands-on gardening in small outdoor spaces. Campers will learn the basics of container gardening, including herbs, native plants, pollinators, and select vegetables, while also creating outdoor mosaics and garden art to take home—or help install in the Turnage Theatre’s new Public Art & Wellness Garden.
📅 March 30 – April 2, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
👧🧒 Grades 3 and up
💲 Free (registration required)
🎨🌱 Art, gardening, and outdoor creativity
👥 Limited to 15 youth
This camp is perfect for students interested in art, nature, and learning how creativity and wellness intersect in everyday spaces.
Registration is required to reserve a spot. Space is limited.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: PRI Wellness Corps, Pamlico Rose, Elite Trucking, AmeriCorps, Anonymous Trust, Rod Cantrell with Edward Jones, Ed Mann, and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Youth Art & Garden Camp (Spring Break Week)
Youth Art & Garden Camp (BCS Spring Break Week)
Spring 2026 Youth Arts Camp Series
Arts of the Pamlico, in partnership with the Pamlico Rose Institute’s Wellness AmeriCorps Team, is excited to offer a free Youth Art & Garden Camp for Beaufort County youth who reside in the County and is designed especially for homeschool students while public schools are in session. Non-Beaufort County youth fees are $125 per child.
This half-day camp invites youth to explore creative artmaking and hands-on gardening in small outdoor spaces. Campers will learn the basics of container gardening, including herbs, native plants, pollinators, and select vegetables, while also creating outdoor mosaics and garden art to take home—or help install in the Turnage Theatre’s new Public Art & Wellness Garden.
📅 April 6-10, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
👧🧒 Grades 3 and up
💲 Free (registration required)
🎨🌱 Art, gardening, and outdoor creativity
👥 Limited to 15 youth
This camp is perfect for students interested in art, nature, and learning how creativity and wellness intersect in everyday spaces.
Registration is required to reserve a spot. Space is limited.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: PRI Wellness Corps, Pamlico Rose, Elite Trucking, AmeriCorps, Anonymous Trust, Rod Cantrell with Edward Jones, Ed Mann, and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy
Explore space with Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy! A free, family-friendly planetarium event at Turnage Theatre on Jan 27, 1:30–3:30 PM.
Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy
Explore space with Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy! A free, family-friendly planetarium event at Turnage Theatre on Jan 27, 1:30–3:30 PM.
Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy
Explore space with Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy! A free, family-friendly planetarium event at Turnage Theatre on Jan 27, 1:30–3:30 PM.
Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy
Explore space with Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy! A free, family-friendly planetarium event at Turnage Theatre on Jan 27, 1:30–3:30 PM.
Pepito and the Trash Cans
Join us for a joyful, heart-filled evening of music and storytelling with Pepito and the Trash Cans, a bilingual storytelling experience led by musical storyteller Luke Vandergriff.
This engaging performance weaves together live music, storytelling, and Spanish vocabulary to tell the inspiring story of Pepito, a young boy in Bolivia who dreams of making music—even when scarcity and hardship stand in his way. When traditional instruments are out of reach, Pepito and his siblings create their own instruments from bottles, cans, and other repurposed materials, turning obstacles into opportunities for creativity and hope.
Through Pepito’s journey, audiences of all ages will explore themes of:
Creativity and resilience
Environmental care and reuse
Socio-emotional learning
Cultural appreciation and diversity
Spanish vocabulary is naturally integrated throughout the story, making it accessible and engaging for both Spanish learners and first-time listeners. The performance culminates in an energetic, unforgettable song where music comes alive through recycled instruments—leaving audiences inspired, empowered, and reminded of their own self-worth.
About the Artist
Luke Vandergriff is a multi-disciplinary artist whose creative path began with a BA in Spanish from NC State University and led him to Bolivia, where he taught English and immersed himself in local culture. While volunteering at a children’s home, Luke rediscovered his passion for art—organizing workshops, painting murals, directing plays, and teaching music. Now based in Raleigh, NC, he continues his work as a musician and storyteller and has released multiple singles and an EP titled Pepito & The Trash Cans.
This performance is supported by Arts of the Pamlico with funding from the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Grant, the City of Washington, Beaufort County Administration, and Anonymous Trust.
✨ A perfect family-friendly event that blends music, language, and heart—don’t miss it!
Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy
Explore space with Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy! A free, family-friendly planetarium event at Turnage Theatre on Jan 27, 1:30–3:30 PM.
Beaufort County Schools Art Exhibit
Arts of the Pamlico proudly presents the Annual Beaufort County Schools Art Exhibit, a countywide showcase celebrating student artwork from elementary through high school across the Beaufort County Schools system. This exhibition highlights the creativity, skill, and imagination of students from schools throughout the county, offering a vibrant snapshot of arts education in our community.
The exhibit will be open to the public during regular gallery hours: Wednesday–Friday from 11 AM–5 PM, Saturday from 11 AM–3 PM, and during select events.
Opening Reception
An opening reception for participating students, families, educators, and school community members will be held on:
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Arts of the Pamlico
Historic Turnage Theatre
150 West Main Street, Washington, NC
Please enter through the front doors.
This annual exhibit celebrates young artists and the important role of arts education across Beaufort County.
Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy
Explore space with Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy! A free, family-friendly planetarium event at Turnage Theatre on Jan 27, 1:30–3:30 PM.
Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy
Explore space with Beyond the Blue: Adventures in Astronomy! A free, family-friendly planetarium event at Turnage Theatre on Jan 27, 1:30–3:30 PM.
Annie Jr.
Enjoy Annie Jr., performed by the Winter Performing Arts Camp! A family-friendly youth musical at the Turnage Theatre, Jan 23–25, 2026.
Annie Jr.
Enjoy Annie Jr., performed by the Winter Performing Arts Camp! A family-friendly youth musical at the Turnage Theatre, Jan 23–25, 2026.
Annie Jr.
Enjoy Annie Jr., performed by the Winter Performing Arts Camp! A family-friendly youth musical at the Turnage Theatre, Jan 23–25, 2026.
Newsies Jr.- AOP Summer Youth Production
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It!
Disney’s Newsies Jr. is hitting the stage at the Historic Turnage Theatre!
Join us for a high-energy musical packed with heart, history, and the unstoppable spirit of young dreamers ready to change the world. Directed by Savannah Wolf and featuring our incredible local youth performers, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
Showtimes:
• Friday, August 1 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, August 2 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10 – available online or at the door.
Set in turn-of-the-century New York City and based on the Disney film, Newsies Jr. is a rousing tale of newsboys who band together to stand up against injustice. Full of unforgettable songs by Alan Menken and choreography that will have you cheering in your seat, this production is perfect for all ages!
Special thanks to our generous sponsors: Anonymous Trust, Washington Noon Rotary, Beaufort County Community College, Jayne Meisell, Southern Bank Foundation, and Washington Daily News.
Bring the whole family and experience the magic of youth theatre at its best!
Newsies Jr.- AOP Summer Youth Production
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It!
Disney’s Newsies Jr. is hitting the stage at the Historic Turnage Theatre!
Join us for a high-energy musical packed with heart, history, and the unstoppable spirit of young dreamers ready to change the world. Directed by Savannah Wolf and featuring our incredible local youth performers, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
Showtimes:
• Friday, August 1 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, August 2 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10 – available online or at the door.
Set in turn-of-the-century New York City and based on the Disney film, Newsies Jr. is a rousing tale of newsboys who band together to stand up against injustice. Full of unforgettable songs by Alan Menken and choreography that will have you cheering in your seat, this production is perfect for all ages!
Special thanks to our generous sponsors: Anonymous Trust, Washington Noon Rotary, Beaufort County Community College, Jayne Meisell, Southern Bank Foundation, and Washington Daily News.
Bring the whole family and experience the magic of youth theatre at its best!