TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
Transylvania County Schools
Student Art Exhibit
May 7-18
Opening Reception: May 9, 4.30-6.30pm
The Arts Council is honored to host the annual Transylvania County Schools Student Art Exhibit again year. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, May 7, and runs through Saturday, May 18.
The exhibit highlights creative projects undertaken in TCS art classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year. Visitors to the exhibit will enjoy artwork created by students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Schools represented in the exhibit include: Rosman Elementary, Brevard Elementary, Pisgah Forest Elementary, TC Henderson Elementary, Rosman Middle, Brevard Middle, Rosman High, and Brevard High. Art teachers participating and helping to organize this event include Emily Atkinson, John Brinkley, Melanie Carrick, Nancy Frady, Aubrey Harris, Amy Schoenacher, and Emily Taylor.
On Thursday, May 9, please join us for the Opening Reception, 4.30 - 6.30pm, to celebrate the young artists of our community and their exceptional art teachers. During the reception, enjoy light refreshments, amazing art, and music from Band O The County Down, a group originating at Roman High School and including Jacqueline Grace Gillespie, Isabel Orr, and Colton Hudson.
Summer Arts Academy
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The Arts Council is thrilled to announce the 2024 Summer Arts Academy schedule of classes. We have week-long classes scheduled for 5 weeks this summer, with morning and afternoon offerings. In addition, our Shakespeare experience for ages 11+ will meet once a week on Saturdays during June and July. Click here to view the class schedule, faculty information, and registration form. We look forward to seeing your young artists at Summer Arts Academy!
Third Thursday at the Arts Council
Open Mic Night
May 16th; 6.15-7.30pm
Join us for an evening of fun and creativity at Open Mic Night on Thursday, May 16th. The theme for the our May gathering is "Spring and Summer." All ages, all genres, and both readers and listeners are welcome at Open Mic Night. Registration for those wanting to read begins at 6.15pm, and readings begin promptly at 6.30pm. This month, author Ken Chamblee is the Open Mic moderator.
Following our May gathering, Open Mic Night will take a summer vacation, returning to the Arts Council in September.
Upcoming Adult Classes
(other than pottery)
Pet Portraits
May 18
Join Bryan for this class and learn to match paint colors and render accurate details and texture to capture your pet's spirit! Bryan will get everyone started by sketching a basic outline (from a photo) of your pets, and then the real fun begins! Click the image for more information and registration!
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Basic Soft Pastel Drawing
August 20 - September 10
We're offering an encore performance of Lynn's Soft Pastel Drawing class, beginning August 20.
Class size is limited. Click the image for more information and registration!
Let's Draw Together
Beginning September 17
Beginning September 17, Lynn Jackson will offer four sessions of "Let's Draw Together" for more serious artists interested in improving their drawing skills.
Students may register for one or more sessions as different subject matter will be covered in each.
Click the image to learn more about the class, including registration.
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Ceramics Studio Program
Classes
Teens and Tweens
Calling all Teens and Tweens! Join Alia and your friends for another Teens & Tweens Wheel class at the Arts Council! In this class, Teens & Tweens (ages 12-16), will expand their wheel throwing and glazing techniques under the guidance and instruction of our Ceramics Studio manager and resident potter, Alia.
This class will meet on Monday afternoons, beginning May 6. Class size is limited so don't delay!
Click here to register, or register by calling us at 828.884.2787 or in person at the Arts Council.
Adults
Throwing Sets
Join Alia in the ceramics studio for Throwing Sets, a wheel-throwing class for beginning through intermediate-level adult students. This 3-week class will meet on Saturday mornings, May 4, 11, and 18, from 10am - 12pm.
Registration fee includes clay, supplies, and firing.
Click here to register, or register by calling us at 828.884.2787, or in person at the Arts Council.
Hand Crafted Tiles and Plaster Press Molds
Ceramics Master Class with Angel Allen
August 19, 21, and 26
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Pottery enthusiasts (beginning and intermediate) are in for a special treat in August. Ceramic artist and educator Angel Allen will be at the Arts Council Ceramics Studio to teach a 3-session master class on Hand Crafted Tiles and Plaster Press Molds.
We're offering a special "early bird" registration fee during April. This class will fill quickly, so register (click here) early. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn with Angel!
Questions? Give us a call at 828.884.2787.
Open Studio
Open Studio sessions are available on Tuesday - Saturday. Open Studio sessions are available to current and former students.
Monday sessions: 5.30-8pm
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday sessions: 1-4pm
Saturday sessions: 12pm - 2pm
Click here to register.
Support the Arts in Transylvania County
Thank you for visiting the Transylvania Community Arts Council’s website. Now more than ever, the Arts Council needs your support as we face significant challenges to our programs and public events. In these uncertain times, YOU can help to support the future of the arts in Transylvania County by making a donation. Your generosity will allow us to continue our mission to enhance the quality of life in Transylvania County by celebrating and nurturing the creative spirit of artists, youth and individuals throughout the County.
City of Brevard Public Art Policy
"In order to beautify public areas, enhance the quality of life for Brevard citizens, attract tourism, promote arts and culture, and encourage businesses to locate within the city, thus expanding Brevard’s economic base, it is the policy of the City of Brevard to promote public art, where appropriate, through the implementation of a clarified process and design guidelines."
In February 2021, the Brevard City Council adopted a Public Art Policy and Application Process, which defines "public art" as "art on publicly- or privately-owned non-residential property that is visible from public streets and pedestrian walkways to be approved by City Council prior to installation."
To learn more about the Public Art Policy and Application Process, see the links below.
Open Studio
Open Studio sessions are available on Tuesday - Saturday. Open Studio sessions are available to current and former students.
Monday sessions: 5.30-8pm
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday sessions: 1-4pm
Saturday sessions: 12pm - 2pm
Click here to register.
EVENTS
Celebrate Art in Transylvania County
Current Events
The Transylvania Community Arts Council celebrates and nurtures the creative spirit of all artists throughout the County.
Art Gallery
The TC Arts gallery space in the Transylvania Community Arts Council hosts up to twelve exhibitions a year featuring local and regional artists. Visit our beautiful art Gallery (Gallery hours are listed below).
Art Classes
With after-school and Saturday classes, the Arts Academy is designed to provide a rich experience for our students. Spring classes will be announced soon.
Arts In Schools
News & Events
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