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SUMMARY:“Desire Path” Featuring Hannah Fridholm & Lisa J. Mullikin
DESCRIPTION:Art in Bloom Gallery is eager to introduce you to the ceramic sculptures and paintings of guest artists Hannah Fridholm & Lisa J. Mullikin – two recent arrivals to our area with fresh perspectives to share! Ceramicist Hannah Fridholm explores the fragility of memory and the fleeting moments that shape our lives\, using clay as a medium to embody transformation and impermanence. Through hand-built sculptures and textured forms\, she captures the delicate nature of human experiences. Painter & architect Lisa J. Mullikin focuses on the relationships we have with regional landscapes\, and the cultural connections we have to place. Since moving to Wilmington\, Lisa’s oils have reflected the area’s unique relationships between the placid land\, dynamic sky and the formidable ocean. \nIn the landscape of human experience\, a “desire path” is the unplanned route carved by choices\, losses\, and transformations. Through incorporating mixed media into their creations\, Hannah & Lisa explore the intersections between nature\, history\, and imagination – the transitory moments when we move from one space to the next. This is not unlike our lives in transition\, when we are heading down a certain path but suddenly feel compelled to walk through the untrodden meadow searching and hoping for something wild and unexpected. Altogether\, “Desire Path” honors memories and the trail we carve into the earth when we stray from the path. \nJoin us in the gallery on Sunday\, April 26th\, 2-5pm for our Artist Reception. Enjoy special refreshments\, meet our artists\, and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Roger Davis! This exhibit will run through June 7th\, alongside a new selection of featured works by our 30+ Gallery Artists. \nAbout the Artists \nClay\, for Hannah Fridholm\, is not just a material but a vessel of memory. It has a life of its own\, requiring attention and care throughout its journey. Like us\, it is vulnerable — subject to cracking\, breaking\, and sometimes even exploding. The process of working with clay becomes a sanctuary\, a space where emotions can be expressed and explored. The fragile results of this process mirror the fragility of our own lives. In creating these precarious objects\, Hannah’s aim is to make a statement about the precious\, fleeting nature of existence. \nHannah’s newest works are a testament to the precious\, fleeting nature of life and the resilience found in nature’s lifecycles. Hannah works with clay because it is a material that embodies memory\, mirroring the fragility of life. These sculptures act as shrines to moments lost\, realized\, or imagined. By turning the scars of life into decorative regalia\, these figures wear their histories as adornments. \nLisa J. Mullikin’s painting career has been a continuation of her architecture career. She continues to be intrigued by nature\, light\, and space\, and what decisions we make when we are passing through “in-between spaces” – those moments when we move from one space to the next\, when the light opens up or closes down and we become hyper aware of our surroundings. \nMany of Lisa’s pieces explore these dreamlike experiences where will and acceptance collide. Her recent series add a layer of exploration into the interconnectedness of life. To Lisa\, the women in these paintings quietly hold up the world and protect us. They are a part of nature\, as are the animals\, who are always messengers\, storytellers\, and deep thinkers. They free us to trust our intuition. They compel us to be our wild selves. Through making\, Lisa investigates a world where she can be the animal.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/desire-path-featuring-hannah-fridholm-lisa-j-mullikin/
LOCATION:970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC 28405\, 970 Inspiration Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Grant":MAILTO:artinbloomgallery@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:A Year of Fiber Art by Quilters by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Bellamy Mansion Museum is hosting an art exhibition\, “A Year of Fiber Art\,” featuring 40 quilts made by members of the Quilters by the Sea Guild. The exhibit includes pieces created for three quilting challenges\, which showcase a mix of patriotic\, whimsical\, and abstract designs. An artists’ reception will be held on May 22nd from 6-8 PM. Visitors can view the exhibit free of charge any time the museum is open (Mon-Sun\, 10 am-4 pm). Please stop by the Carriage House Visitor Center to gain admission.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/a-year-of-fiber-art-by-quilters-by-the-sea/
LOCATION:The Bellamy Mansion Museum\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls Sr.
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Tickets Here for our FIRST production!\nHave you ever wanted to act\, sing\, and dance onstage but never had the time? Now is your chance! The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center (HBHUSO/CAC) is thrilled to launch Let’s Take The Stage — a new\, free theatre program for adults aged fifty-five and over that celebrates creativity\, connection\, and the joy of performing. This exciting new initiative offers opportunities for older adults to engage in the performing arts community and take center stage\, regardless of prior experience.\nLaunching with Guys & Dolls SR\nThe program’s inaugural production will be the classic musical comedy Guys & Dolls SR\, directed by theatre veteran Laurene Perry. The show is part of Music Theatre International’s Broadway Senior Collection\, which adapts beloved musicals to meet the needs and abilities of performers fifty-five and older — featuring accessible scripts and a lively 60-minute runtime. \nShow Dates and Times: June 5 – 7\, 2026\, Fri. – Sat. 7:30 pm\, Sun. 3:00 pm\nLocation: 2nd Street Stage\, HBHUSO/Community Arts Center\, 120 S. 2nd Street\nTickets: Available at www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or 910-341-7860\nPrice: $15 plus preservation fee & tax\nConsidered by many to be the perfect musical comedy\, Guys and Dolls ran for 1\,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards\, including Tony Awards\, Drama Desks and Oliviers. Frequently revived\, the show has been done with numerous all-star casts\, including productions/concerts featuring Ewan McGregor\, Jane Krakowski\, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jessica Biel. Performers 55+ can now join this illustrious group in Guys and Doll SR!\nSet in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City\, Guys and Dolls SR. is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler\, Nathan Detroit\, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile\, his girlfriend and nightclub performer\, Adelaide\, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler\, Sky Masterson\, for the dough\, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary\, Sarah Brown\, as a result. Guys and Dolls SR. takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana\, Cuba\, and even into the sewers of New York City\, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong – all in 60 minutes!
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/guys-and-dolls-sr/
LOCATION:Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center\, 120 South 2nd Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Thalian Association":MAILTO:communityartscenter@thalian.org
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SUMMARY:America250: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:DANCING THROUGH AMERICA’S HISTORY \nThe Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts presents: America 250: Stars and Stripes\, a vibrant mixed repertory showcase celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through dance and music. Step right up for a captivating journey through the eras of American art\, from early storytelling traditions to the trailblazers who shaped our nation’s artistic heritage\, and discover how history inspires art and how art\, in turn\, shapes history. \nExperience iconic works such as Rodeo\, inspired by modern dance pioneer Agnes de Mille and the American frontier; Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue from the 1920s Jazz Era; a tribute honoring the U.S. military; songs from Elvis Presley echoing the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic speech; an intertribal showcase featuring Native American tribes of the Southeastern United States; and a grand finale original ballet of Stars and Stripes Forever\, with music from John Philip Sousa and Hershey Kay\, inspired by George Balanchine. Plus\, enjoy the styles and sounds of Scott Joplin\, Benny Goodman\, Isadora Duncan\, Gus Giordano\, Alvin Ailey\, Aretha Franklin\, Gene Kelly\, Judy Garland\, and more\, brought to life by the dancers of Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts. \nAs our nation and community come together to mark this Quarter Millennium\, this moving museum of American art invites audiences to celebrate the creativity\, resilience\, and cultural legacy of our nation\, honoring 250 years of the United States and the artists who continue to inspire the next generation. \nSince 2007\, the Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts has proudly entertained audiences at the Wilson Center as a resident company\, presenting original productions including The Nutcracker\, The Sleeping Beauty\, The Lion\, the Witch\, and the Wardrobe\, Cinderella\, Hope Has Come\, Pinocchio\, Masterworks\, Beauty and the Beast\, Americana\, Come Alive\, Peter Pan\, and many other audience favorites.
URL:https://www.artswilmington.org/event/america250-stars-and-stripes/
LOCATION:Wilson Center Cape Fear Community College\, 703 N 3rd St\, Wilmington\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Arts Education,Dance,Events,Music,Theater,Visual Arts
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