By MOORESVILLE ARTS STAFF, Images courtesy of MOORESVILLE ARTS
The Town of Mooresville is an integral part of North Carolina’s rich culture. With such an interesting history to explore and exciting things to experience in the present, there are many different avenues to discover something new about the town in which you live. For example, have you ever been curious about the art scene here in Mooresville? Artists of all media don’t just live in bustling metropolises, but also in growing cities like ours–and they are eager to share their expertise and talents with the wider community.
If you have yet to experience the abundance of creativity that our local artists’ community has to offer, you are in luck. Mooresville Arts is proud to present Arts on Main: A Weekend of Creativity, Culture & Community! For three days in November, there will be many opportunities to experience the arts in downtown Mooresville, with each day offering unique ways to connect with local and regional visual artists and submerse yourself in creativity, culture and community!
On Thursday, November 20th, Mooresville Arts will host A First Look at the traveling show for the American Watercolor Society’s (AWS) 158th Annual Juried Exhibition from 6-8pm. Not only will you get the first look at this incredible exhibit, but you’ll also enjoy live music performed by Lakeside Vibes and a live watercolor painting demonstration by Dan McCrary, a local artist whose work is featured in the AWS exhibit. Guests can enjoy a curated menu of heavy hors d’oeuvres from Epic Chophouse, delicious desserts by Queen City Pastry and Cyntucci’s Bakery, and craft beer and wine from On Tap Crafty Brews. Limited tickets for this special event are on sale now for $50 a person!
The second day of Arts on Main, on Friday, November 21st, Mooresville Arts will partner with neighboring art galleries–EAST Style House + Gallery, Four Corners Framing Gallery, and Juelerye Artisan Gallery & Gifts–to bring you the Downtown Mooresville Gallery Crawl! At Mooresville Arts, this will be the first opportunity for the public to see the AWS traveling exhibit free of charge. From 6-8pm, each gallery will have its own activities and refreshments. It will be a night of fun conversation and inspiring artist demonstrations!
And last, but certainly not least, on Saturday, November 22nd, Mooresville Arts will end the weekend in style with the Mooresville Fine Arts Festival at the Charles Mack Citizen Center, located at 215 N Main Street. This indoor and juried event will feature seventy fine artists and artisans from across North Carolina and neighboring states, and these artists will be onsite displaying and selling their work to the public. Visitors can explore a wide variety of art, including paintings, pottery, woodworking, photography, glass, jewelry, culinary art, and more. With live music provided by Lakeside Vibes, and activities for all ages, be sure to stop by anytime from 10am – 5pm. It will be a wonderful way to close out a weekend of celebrating art and creativity!
Of course, none of this would be possible without our presenting sponsor, Visit Mooresville, as well as the support of so many wonderful local businesses and organizations. Mooresville Arts would also like to thank: Anonymous, Bragg Financial, Town of Mooresville, Thomas & Webber – Law at the Lake, Mooresville Downtown Commission, Four Corners Framing Gallery, Juelerye Artisan Gallery & Gifts, Chesapeake Containment Systems Inc., On Tap Crafty Brews, Epic Chophouse, Queen City Pastry, Cyntucci’s Bakery, North Carolina Arts Council, and the Iredell Arts Council. With such strong community support, this is sure to be an amazing inaugural event for the arts!
Mooresville Arts is located in the historic Depot in downtown Mooresville at 103 W Center Avenue. For more information about Arts on Main–including how to purchase A First Look tickets and view a list of participating artists in the Fine Arts Festival–please visit mooresvillearts.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @mooresvilleart. Questions may be sent to [email protected].
Whether you are attending the First Look for the AWS show, strolling Main Street during the Gallery Crawl, or stopping by during the Fine Arts Festival, we would love to see you during the Arts on Main weekend. It’s sure to be an inspiring celebration of creativity and community!
