April 5—May 31, 2024
Open to the public during gallery hours
(Tues-Fri 11-6 and Sat 10-4)

Regional creative groups including Albemarle Paint Out Painters, Cann Painting Pals, Perquimans Arts League Watercolor Club, Outer Banks Tuesday Painters, AOA Open Studio, and the Pocosin Arts Metal Gild will showcase their work in this multimedia group show. Enjoy works created as a product of environments “from marsh to sea,” representing these locals and their muses.

Join us for an opening reception during the First Friday Art Walk on April 5 from 4-7 PM.

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7-9 PM
Tickets are $15 for students, $25 in advance, and $30 at the door.
Students should call (252) 777-ARTS to get their discount.

Join us in the Maguire Theater for an evening of musical entertainment dedicated to the Sounds of Soul. The Elizabeth City State University Choir and Studio 137—an ensemble comprised of applied voice students studying under Dr. Walter R. Swan, Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at ECSU—will take you through a journey that shows the strength, love, and protection of humankind. Expect to hear crowd favorites from a range of genres including choral literature, spirituals, soul, pop, ballads, Broadway, jazz, and gospel as you enjoy an evening of storytelling through sound.

April 27, 2024 from 10AM-12PM
Admission: $5 for high school students and $10 for adults

On the fourth Saturday of each month our Madrin Studio on N Poindexter St. invites artists of all levels to work independently in a group setting, creating from the reference of a live model. Bring your own supplies and your medium of choice—we’ll provide the tables, chairs, and coffee. Admission is $5 for high school students and $10 for adults (pay cash or card at the door), which goes directly toward paying the model.

May 10, 2024, at 6 PM and May 11 at 2:30 and 6 PM
Tickets are $15 apiece or $50 for four in advance, or $18 apiece day-of.

Leaping Lizards! Elizabeth City will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow! Tomorrow!’” when The Center Players perform Annie JR., it was announced by Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI). Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. tells the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents.

The local award-winning children's theatre group The Center Players makes its return to the Maguire Theater under the direction of Natalie Hill with this fan favorite. The production welcomes a cast of fresh faces—many of whom are making their stage debuts.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 6-8 PM
AOA Madrin Studio

Join us for the May Third Thursday session, a shag night with River City Shag Club, Inc. Whether you’re new to this form of dance, an experienced shagger, or just coming for the music, all are welcome at this free community event!

Dancers are invited to bring their own snacks and a cash bar will be available with water, sodas, beer, and wine. The event will take place in the AOA Madrin Studio, at 115 N Poindexter St.

Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10 AM-12 PM
$50 if bringing your own supplies or $70 with supplies included.

Students will go through the process of painting flowers in watercolor, also discussing form, design, and watercolor techniques along the way. Have fun create your own bouquet of delicate blooms through multiple techniques like layering, lifting, and splattering. All levels are welcome.

Select the corresponding ticket to indicate whether you will bring your own supplies (can all be purchased at Hobby Lobby) or need AOA to provide.

May 2—31, 2024
Open to the public during gallery hours (Tues-Fri 11-6 and Sat 10-4)

Graphic design majors and upcoming graduates from Elizabeth City State University will present their senior showcase, featuring a range of artworks and designs representative of their curriculum and accomplishments. The show features work by Lauren Jackson, Jakevin Kellogg, Jamie Parker, Andrew Ross, Emmie Self, Madison Vanover, RaShad Wester

Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, May 2, from 5-7 PM.

April 26, May 17, and June 28, from 10 AM-1 PM
Registration is $35 per class or $90 for all three.

This three-class mini-series of watercolor fun will include guest artists and a new perspective in painting cityscapes and riverscapes. While we recommend that you take all three together, you are welcome to register for just one or two. The sequence doesn’t matter, just come enjoy learning how to paint our hometown!

Wednesdays, from 1-4 PM
AOA Madrin Studio

Arists of all ages, mediums, and skill levels are invite to work independently in a group setting in AOA’s weekly Open Studio. Make friends, spark new collaborations, and more. Tables are provided, simply bring your supplies and get to work!