It is our mission to enhance the quality of life in Pitt County by making the arts accessible to everyone. One way that we do this is through the creation and facilitation of public art within the county. By making the places where we live, work, and play more welcoming and beautiful, we are creating a deeper interaction between the community and environment. |
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Downeast Sculpture Exhibition
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The Downeast Sculpture Exhibition is a national juried sculpture competition located in Greenville, NC. The exhibition has two components, an indoor exhibition and an outdoor exhibition. This is a yearly exhibition in which the indoor exhibition is on display at Emerge Gallery in March. The outdoor exhibition takes place all over Pitt County and remains on display for a full year. LEARN MORE |
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Youth Public Art Projects
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The Youth Public Arts Project is our longest running outreach program. This is a bi-monthly program, where at-risk youth come to the arts council to work with professional artists and social work interns to create various public art projects. The public art is then displayed throughout the community. LEARN MORE |
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Five Points Plaza Archway Public Art Project
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In collaboration with the City of Greenville, we coordinate the public art displayed in the archways of Starlight Cafe across from Five Points Plaza in Uptown Greenville. This public art program was launched in 2015 with the help of The West Memorial Fund. The first selected artist, illustrator Alice Holleman, was chosen to have her illustration "Hurry" reproduced and installed in the archways. The graphic will remain on display for 2 - 3 years. LEARN MORE |
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County Public Art Projects
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Through various collaborations, we are able to be a part of the creation of public art and interesting spaces throughout Pitt County. LEARN MORE |
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Arts in Transit
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Collaborating with Greenville Area Transit (GREAT), we are able to turn transportation into an art experience. LEARN MORE |