Join us on Friday, February 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a reception.
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Join Cain Center for the Arts for its
Director's Choice exhibit Opening Reception
(with art proceeds to support our Community Impact Programs)
on Friday, February 2, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cain Center's Visual Arts and Education Director Simone El Bey has curated this special exhibit showcasing local artists who believe in our mission, and, more importantly, our commitment to the community.
50% of proceeds from art sold will support the continuation and expansion of our Community Impact Programs and the other 50% goes directly to exhibiting artists in the local visual arts community.
(*Note that the exhibit is currently open and can be viewed during our operating hours, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will also be a special free Artist Talk on February 23rd, which will give the public a chance to hear from several of the exhibit’s featured artists. )
What We've Been Doing: FY24 Community Impact
We're happy to share an update about the Community Impact we've made since July 2023, as well as what's coming soon:
- Participated with activities offered at the Back to School Bash held in Smithville Community Park with an estimated 300 attendees
- Continuing Community Music Lessons with Learn Music, featuring 21 registrants receiving no-cost music lessons
- Offered a Bi-Lingual Senior Class with 20 students
- Connected with children associated with the Ada Jenkins Center for a Haunted House & Halloween Activities at Cain Center with 16 attendees
- Hosted a Community School of Davidson Activity & Lunch with 16 attendees
- Launched a collaboration with Hinds' Feet Farm, an area nonprofit organization dedicated to serving persons living with brain injuries. Cain Center hosted a series of workshops and a heartwarming visual art exhibit, called Justifying Our Lens, which featured original creative work from these individuals.
- Distributed 30 tickets to individuals, children, and families as part of ourCommunity Ticket Access program
Upcoming programs to be offered:
- Two Buckets & Boards shows will be offered to selected students as part of our Arts in Schools program (Thanks to The Peninsula Community Foundation for its Arts in Schools support!)
- Sons of Mystro Strings Workshop will be offered to selected students
- There will be a partnership with Community School of Davidson for a special student exhibit
SAVE THE DATE: Learn Music Live on February 10th!
On February 10th, Learn Music will host its bi-monthly Learn Music Live event at Cain Center for the Arts. Sixty students will take the stage to showcase what they’ve been working on in their lessons. Twenty of the performing students are part of the Community Lesson Program, made possible by Cain Center. Students participating in the Community Lesson Program will be performing from 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. We invite you to join us in cheering on these talented students.
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