SPLASH Week at AOA

North Carolina’s annual artist retreat week in Elizabeth City, NC

SPLASH PASS - Artist Registration

from $75.00

Splash is an annual week-long arts event held in Elizabeth City, hosted by Arts of the Albemarle (AOA) in the city’s downtown neighborhood—happening in 2025 between September 29-October 4. While Splash originated as a gathering of artists, today it has evolved into a week of community creativity and fun with a mission and programming that is twofold: first, engaging local and visiting artists with learning opportunities and an inspiring environment to create and collaborate; and second, creating a symbiotic ecosystem between artist and community, where artists’ work are supported and community members are exposed to new experiences and ideas.

Splash Week 2025 will take place from September 29-October 4.

Register online or download a printable registration packet below!

Printable Registration Packet

Register for your “SPLASH PASS”

We can’t wait to have you back at AOA, filling our space with joy, creativity, and color! This page has all you need to know to register for your SPLASH PASS. Feel free to sign up by filling out the packet and mailing it to us, or by completing the registration here online. We will be adding more events to our schedule as they are confirmed, so be on the lookout for additional happenings!

To participate, you’ll need to reserve your SPLASH PASS for the week! This fee includes a place to create each day, a lanyard to gain access to Splash events, and all studio amenities between Monday—Saturday, daily from 9 AM-6 PM. This also gives registered artists permission to sell work directly from their table with no fees or commission required from AOA.

Options are as follows:

- Reserve your spot in the AOA Madrin Studio* on N. Poindexter St: $150 per person

- Reserve your spot in the AOA Gallery Studio* on Main St: $75 per person

Those interested in financial assistance should fill out the paper registration form, which includes the financial aid request form, and return it in person or by mail. We will contact you once your request has been reviewed.

Location

Splash is growing! In addition to our typical Splash Studio space in the AOA Madrin Studio (115 N Poindexter St), we will be adding more studio space in the AOA Gallery (516 E. Main St.)! Participants are welcome to request a spot in either the Madrin Studio or in the Gallery Studio, however, both studio spaces are first come, first served. If your first choice of studio space is full when we receive your registration, you will be notified and given the option to move to the remaining available space.

What’s Included in My SPLASH PASS?

The cost of registration allows one individual a workspace for the week and entry to Splash events. Additional artists sharing tables, or those attending programming as a plus one will be asked to pay separate registration fees. Those interested in financial assistance may enter their information on the last page of the downloadable registration packet to be considered.

With your SPLASH PASS, you’ll gain free access to any social events, lunchtime fitness meet-ups, and art talks or demonstrations included in the Splash Week calendar. Some entry-level workshops in various mediums will also be offered at an additional charge. After we receive your registration, we’ll be reaching out via email soon with a full schedule of events!