 April is for Arts is a month-long celebration of the diversity of arts & culture in North Mecklenburg. This project was made possible, in part, through a Cultural Project Grant from the Arts & Science Council and the Grassroots Program of North Carolina Arts Council (a state agency). In addition, there are a number of wonderful sponsors whose contributions and support have helped to support our efforts.
Davidson Mayor, John Woods, makes Proclamation!
"April is for Arts and Culture in North Mecklenburg"
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Please join us in Davidson for the following events:
Rocking Chairs on the Green
April 5, 2008 9am to noon
This new event will partner area businesses with artist coaches from the Creative Art Exchange to transform unfinished rocking chairs into masterpieces! Davidson businesses will enlist coworkers or collaborate with other groups (think Brownie troops, youth groups, etc.) to help in the creative process. Join jugglers and face painters on the Green, partake of refreshments, and enjoy the show. These decked out chairs will then be placed throughout the town as a visual reminder that April is for Arts.
READ ABOUT THE EVENT'S SUCCESS THIS YEAR!
Gallery Crawl
April 12, 2008 6 to 9:30pm
This year our Gallery Crawl is bigger and better than ever, hence it has its own weekend! The Crawl will go from the new businesses at exit 30 to Main St., Davidson to Cornelius. Davidson galleries, businesses, Town Hall, and Davidson College Visual Arts Center, Cornelius Town Hall, and the Creative Art Exchange will host visiting artists, including some that will be featured at Art on the Green. Park in Davidson or Cornelius and have a great time riding a Trolley to all the stops! Enjoy the art as well as refreshments and music.
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All Aboard for the April is for Arts Gallery Crawl! See pics from the event here!
Special thanks to our sponsors including classic public radio station WDAV, the Town of Cornelius, and Downtown Davidson, Inc.
Art on the Green
April 19, 2008 11am to 6pm
April 20, 2008 noon to 5pm
This enormously popular event brings thousands of people to Davidson to enjoy art, live music, and food. This juried art festival features booths filled with top quality art works
from artists throughout the region. Artists from the Creative Art Exchange and the juried show will be on hand demonstrating their talents. The weekend will include musical performances by Kate Minogue and Kelley Gardner, Merrows Celtic Band, Billy Jones, and Off Main Jazz Ensemble. Food choices range from hotdogs sold by Woodlawn School to gourmet boxed lunches from area restaurants. Join us for an exciting weekend filled with visual, musical, and culinary arts!
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 Art-on-the-Green Sponsors
Press Release
  Concert on the Green
April 27, 2008 6pm
The first of the series Concerts on the Green will showcase Davidson College Symphony and Davidson College Jazz Ensemble. Pack a picnic and enjoy the music with family and friends. This event is made possible by the sponsorship of WDAV.
This project was made possible, in part, through a Cultural Project Grant from the Arts & Science Council and the Grassroots Program of North Carolina Arts Council (a state agency). Also, Check out the following sites:
www.ArtsandScience.org
www.CharlotteCultureGuide.com
Downtown Davidson, Inc. is a non-profit association of retailers, businesses, and property owners in Downtown Davidson. It’s mission is to strengthen downtown Davidson as a community center a unique area destination while maintaining it’s historic, pedestrian-friendly character.
Questions?
Contact Margaret Martens at events@downtowndavidson.org
or call 704-658-8730. |
