Mollie A. Fearing Memorial Art Show
10-Jan-2011
The Mollie A. Fearing Memorial Art Show features an eclectic mix of local art, on display at the Dare County Arts Council through the month of May.
The show was created to honor Mollie Fearing, a Dare County native. Mollie was a visionary who understood the role the arts play in creating a balanced society. In 1975, a group of Dare county residents met at the her home where they set about founding an organization that would introduce thousands of school children and adults to music, dance, theater, painting, sculpture, poetry and literature. The organization would initially be called the Sea and Sounds Arts Council and later, the Dare County Arts Council. Mollie Fearing was elected president of the Arts Council in 1975 and was a vital supporter and advocate of the arts until the time of her death on September 3, 1997.
Mollie's contributions to the community were numerous, from serving as mayor for the Town of Manteo, to serving on the board of the Roanoke Island Historical Association, to her dedication to the arts. Mollie's legacy in our community remains strong to this day, and it is fitting that the show be held at Dare County Arts Council's home, the historic 1904 Courthouse in downtown Manteo - our county seat.
In testimony to her passion for culture, the artists flock to the park over the course of two days bearing their creations, which will hang in a ceiling to floor extravaganza. Visitors will feast their eyes on works including paintings, drawings, printmaking, sculpture, fiber, metal and ceramic art as well as mixed media.
It is standing room only at the gala reception which gives community members a chance to meet the artists up close. It also gives artists the chance to mingle with other artists who are either Dare County Arts Council members or residents of this coastal county of Dare.
By attending year after year, gallery-goers mark transitions and growth in the life of artists, see new trends, and witness how a medium is expressed by a variety of folk. A lump of earth becomes a glazed vessel of great beauty. A snow white canvas transforms into an ode to color and shape, a human face or a blazing sunset. Artists showcase what matters to them from a quiet appreciation for nature to pondering the nature of the universe. And the best part? Every show is unique year after year as new artists move into the area and familiar faces move into new areas of expression.
The Mollie A. Fearing Memorial Art Show is open to members of Dare County Arts Council and residents of Dare County 18 years or older. Cash awards include "Best in Show", "Excellence Awards", "Honorable Mentions", and a "People's Choice Award".
For more information on this show, see this website under the "Calendar" tab, or contact Dare County Arts Council at (252) 473-5558.
GEM is very excited about being a part of this and we thank our board and community volunteers who support our seniors.
Thank you!
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
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