From folk rock to jazz and bluegrass to soul, there’s something for all music lovers at this year’s Six Sundays in Spring Concert Series. Sponsored by Wake Forest ARTS, the weekly performances get underway Sunday, April 29. The gospel group Millennium Revival Center Praise Team will open the concert at 3 p.m. followed by Marcus [...]
The rough shape of a bear can be seen in Holding Park today. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not a real bear. The Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Wake Forest Arts to bring master carver Jerry Reid to town to turn a large tree stump into a bear based on a drawing [...]
Continue reading …If you’re planning on doing some holiday shopping downtown, be sure to stop in at ARTS 206. They are hosting the 100 under $100 art sale, which features 2-D and 3-D creations from local juried artists for $100 each.
Continue reading …Wake Forest ARTS supports local artists and existing art programs throughout our community and encourages new arts ventures. It is a section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which was founded as the Wake Forest Cultural Arts Association 1990, and is currently an all-volunteer organization. We are funded through grants from the Town of Wake Forest and United [...]
Continue reading …Tour local artists studios and enjoy pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry & more at the 16th Annual Wake Forest Area Artists Studio Tour! The tour is kicked off on Friday night at the Bohemian Ball / Reception at the Lede Studio and Gallery: Come meet the artists and preview their work! The reception will be held at [...]
Continue reading …The Wake Forest ARTS community is sponsoring a great line up of music, performances and food at Wake Forest’s beautiful Joyner Park on September 4, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The park will come alive with music, fine art sales, grilled foods, and lots of entertainment. This event will also highlight and inform the public about [...]
Continue reading …Come on down to Downtown Wake Forest on Friday night to spend some time with some cool folks and to see some great works by area artists. The second Friday of each month is set aside for downtown gathering known as Art After Hours, and it features food, music, and downtown shops brimming with antiques, [...]
Continue reading …Bring the kids, friends, a picnic, and a blanket! Durham-based reggae group dub Addis will perform this week at the Six Sundays in Spring concert. Group members originate from Ethiopa and bring traditional African rhythms and hip reggae beats to the stage at the E. Carroll Joyner Park on Harris Avenue. Sponsored by Wake Forest [...]
Continue reading …From the Town of Wake Forest weekly newsletter: “Wake Forest ARTS, presenter of Six Sundays in Spring, is excited to announce openings for volunteer board members. The term of commitment is three years beginning in July 2011. Our mission is to support and enhance a strong, vibrant community through the development, promotion and coordination of arts and [...]
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