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Enjoying the talents of local, regional and national artist in changing exhibitions at the Captain White House, Mebane Arts & Community Center, and the Paramount Theater.  Paintings, pottery, woodwork, are just a few examples of what is showcased throughout the year.
The Arts Council locates, purchases and maintains a collection of permanent civic artworks that celebrate, create, and define the unique attributes of our county.  These public works of art serve as opportunities for the community and visitors to experience art in different public contexts.

 

Current Exhibitions:

The Alamance County Arts Council is pleased to host

 

November 25-December 24

Holiday Shopping at Captain White's

The Alamance County Arts Council’s 24th annual Christmas at Captain White’s will open on Friday, November 25th at 11am and run through Christmas Eve December 24th. 
 

Christmas at Captain White’s is an invitational show where participating artists are selected and invited by the Arts Council.  We make inquires and visit studios throughout the South, from Virginia to Florida, in an effort to provide our membership and other Triad area gift shoppers with original and unique gift choices.  In addition, as a result of our buying trips to the Atlanta Gift Market, the Arts Council will be offering several fabulous new collections of jewelry, blown glass, pottery, woven goods and much more.  All handmade – from across America – California to Vermont!  Supporting the Arts Council’s Holiday Invitational helps not only North Carolina artist but also many American craftsmen to continue to produce treasured objects of art.  It is a meaningful way to express appreciation for the joy that the arts bring to our lives and a valued means of protecting and advancing our cultural heritage and identity.

We have added to our handmade offerings from around the world fabulous hand painted and hand carved wooden smokers and Schaller beaded and jeweled Santas, both from Germany; hand blown glass ornaments from the Czech Republic; and Cartapesta (papier mache) angels and Neapolitan crèche figures, hand sculpted in Italy by master sculptors of this historical craft.

 

The artwork for Christmas at Captain White’s is displayed in the galleries and gift shop of the 1871 Captain James and Emma Holt White House, home of the Alamance County Arts Council.  The Captain White House is located at 213 South Main Street, Graham at I-85/40, exit 147. Christmas at Captain White’s will be open for holiday shopping Monday through Saturday, 9am to 6pm.

 
 

Ice Skating Rink

November 25-December-10

Skate Into the Holidays

 

 

Cocktails and Carols Party

Friday December 9th, 3pm

Ira David Wood

There are still tickets available so join us Friday, December 9 for a one-of-a-kind trip to experience Ira David Wood’s “A Christmas Carol” at Raleigh Progress Energy Center. Travelers will meet at the Captain White House at 3:00pm to board the bus. From there, we’ll travel to “The Pit” in Raleigh for a private cocktail party. We will enjoy a unique and delicious menu featuring house specialities such as Fried Green Tomatoes, BBQ Sliders and Italian Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms cooked up by the nationally renowned chefs of The Pit. Featured on Food Network’s Throwdown with Bobby Flay, The Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food and in Bon Appetit, Southern Living, GQ and more, a stop at The Pit is a lively and delectable way to begin our evening.

After the cocktail party, we will attend the 7:00pm showing of
Ira David Wood’s musical comedy adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Cited as one of the most successful shows in theatre history, it has been performed each year since 1974. Don’t miss Ira David Wood III’s triumphant return as Scrooge.

Cost of the trip for transportation, cocktail party at The Pit and theater seating is $115. Please RSVP by calling 336-226-4495.

 

December 17th, 10am-11:30am

Family Fun Day

Come spend some quality time with your child, grandchild, or just a child who is dear to you! On Saturday, December 17th at the Captain White House we will provide a morning full of engaging art projects that are just plain fun for the children of any age. The family fun adventure will be Winter Wonderland from 10am-11:30am. The cost is a mere $2 per family. Come join us for this Christmas fun.

 

Seagrove Orchids

December 17th 10am-4pm

It is hard to image that there is something to rival the beauty of the Seagrove potters but Linda Thorne’s orchids do. On December 17th from 10am to 4pm, she will be selling her orchids at the Captain White House. Linda will be bringing orchids from her greenhouse, which typically holds over 200 varieties, from rare exotic plants to affordable species good for the beginner. Linda states, “I will be bringing orchids for your holiday gift giving and also have local are pottery made by my friends in Seagrove, NC. I will be arriving at 10am, so come early for the best selection of orchids.”