The Foothills Arts Council in Historic Elkin, NC is your home for the
visual and performing arts in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• from the tropics to the tar heel state, the painting of laura gaylord, opening reception, friday, jan. 13
• opening foothills theatre’s 43rd season!
• big shout out to Duke Energy for our Art in the Garden grant and to Dance Machine Productions & Rhythm on Main for its platinum corporate sponsorship!
We are getting this Masterpiece Party down to an art! What fun on Friday, Jan. 27 (check out the pics). Be sure to watch for our next one this spring! It will be a “girls’ night” Painted Lady Masterpiece Party!
Hanging with the portrait of Cliff Morrison is a portrait of his widow, Gladys Morrison, done by William Sanders. Members of FAC commissioned the work as a way to thank Gladys for her tireless commitment to the organization and her contributions since its inception.
The Duke Energy Foundation has generously supported Art in the Garden with a grant. This grant will provide support for the ongoing costs associated with providing outdoor events such as concerts, live dramatic performances and festivals. Thank you Duke Energy Foundation!
Thanks also to our new business partner Dance Machine Productions Inc. & Rhythm on Main! As a platinum corporate sponsor, this studio is committed to providing a venue for our artists and promoting the arts in our community and region. Thanks Dance Machine Productions & Rhythm on Main!
Register now for session 3 of after-school art classes!
Foothills Theatre is working on its upcoming dessert theatre production, The Curious Savage, by John Patrick.
Mrs. Savage, played by Judy Deck, has inherited ten million dollars but her eager step-children (Kitsey Burns, David Nielsen & RG ABsher) wish to assist her in disbursing the funds. When she is institutionalized by them, she discovers various lovable characters (Kirsten Nielsen, Tommie Ann Tulbert, Chris Groner, Gary Maxey & Julie Show) who need the help she can provide. Set in the 1950s, this comedy leaves the audience feeling that the neglected virtues of kindness and affection have not been entirely lost in a world that seems at times to only be motivated by greed and dishonesty.
The play is directed by Brack Llewellyn and also stars Newell Houser and Sarah Moxley as the staff of sanatorium. The play will be performed Feb. 24-26 at Elkin First Baptist Church fellowship hall. Click here for info.
The mission of the Foothills Arts Council is to enrich the lives of Yadkin Valley residents and visitors with visual and performing arts, and to support the work of local artists, artisans, writers, musicians and performers.
We would love to you have you become a member of the Foothills Arts Council. Share your enthusiasm for the visual and performing arts with us and the community. We welcome your help in participating and volunteering to make a difference in the community. Click here for the membership form.
The building and grounds of FAC make a wonderful setting for a wedding, shower or reception. The house has two large rooms, our downstairs and upstairs galleries, four bathrooms and a kitchen. We also have a grand piano and a wrap-around porch. Click here for more details and our rental rates.
