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www.artscouncil-moore.org
The
Arts Council of Moore
County (ACMC) is a nonprofit organization celebrating over 30 years of
promoting awareness and appreciation of the arts in Moore County, NC. Whether
you're engaged in the arts as an audience member, a donor, an educator, an
artist, or all of the above, ACMC is your Moore County arts advocate. Through
the power of the arts and the support of its members, ACMC will continue into
the next 30 years fulfilling its mission: Support, Promote and Develop the Arts
and Arts Education throughout Moore County!
To fulfill its mission, ACMC
offers programs and services in the following three main areas:
ACMC supports our artists:
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Campbell House Galleries
- ACMC celebrates the talents of local and regional artists by hosting monthly
gallery exhibits showcasing their work. Each exhibit is ushered in with a
festive reception on the 1st Friday of the month. The galleries are open
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and every 3rd weekend of the month,
2-4 p.m.
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ACMC Sales Gallery
- The Sales Gallery is stocked with artwork from local and regional artists
and is the perfect place to find a gift for yourself or someone special. The
shop also includes a large selection of pottery from the Seagrove area.
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Fine Arts Festival
- Attracting artists from all over the United States, this art competition
offers a chance for any artist to have their work judged and showcased to the
community. The annual exhibit is on display in August and September.
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Moore Public Art
– In partnership with FirstHealth of the Carolinas and the Moore County
Department of Social Services, ACMC exhibits local artists’ works in various
facilities throughout Moore County. All artwork is for sale and benefits the
artists and ACMC.
ACMC supports the arts for our children:
ACMC believes that a bright
future lies in the hearts and minds of our young people. Presenting and
supporting arts programs and arts education programs for our children will
insure they have the best possible conditions for a complete education and a
bright future. ACMC’s youth division is called Moore Creative Arts (MCA), and
is an extensive series of arts programs that include:
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MCA Theater
- MCA Theater creates a place for children to take center stage and explore
their imaginations through the magic of theater. At least twice a year,
professional directors lead children in grades K-8 through the theater
process-from auditions to final performances.
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Young People's Fine Arts
Festival - Held
every March, this art competition features the artistic talents of Moore
County students in grades K-12. All entries are judged and exhibited at
Campbell House Galleries.
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Performing Arts in Moore
Schools (PAMS) Program
- In partnership with Moore County Schools, the PAMS Program's goal is to give
every Moore County student a positive experience with a professional
performing artist. Artists are chosen because of their commitment to education
and quality of performance.
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MCA Family Series
- This professional performing arts series presents performances for a family
audience. Performances may include children's theater, storytellers, puppet
theatre, films, musicians and more.
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Summer Theatre Camp
- This theatre camp is a partnership with Sandhills Theatre Company. Children,
ages 7 to 18, attend theatre classes in dance, drama, technical theatre and
music. The camp concludes with a performance featuring all the campers.
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ACMC Scholarship Program
– ACMC provides scholarships to Moore County middle and high school students
who wish to pursue an area of the arts at a summer program or through private
lessons.
ACMC supports arts in our community:
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Jazz'n January
at Pinehurst -
This is ACMC's most glitzy event and is presented in partnership with
Pinehurst, Inc. The world's finest jazz performers liven up the winter
doldrums on the last weekend in January with two special concerts at the
Carolina Hotel.
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ACMC ARTours
- This exciting program offers a variety of outings to points of cultural
interest. ARTours include day and overnight trips to acclaimed musical and
theatrical performances, as well as tours of major regional and national art
exhibits.
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ACMC Grant Programs
- As the N.C. Arts Council's Designated County Partner, ACMC distributes
Grassroots Arts Program matching grant funds to fund art-related projects
in Moore County, and also funds the Regional Artist Grants Program,
that awards grants to artists with hopes to have a significant impact on the
advancement of their professional career.
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Arts Information & Ticket
Outlet - ACMC
supports community arts organizations by acting as a ticket outlet, displaying
promotional materials, and providing a public information source for arts
events throughout Moore County and the Sandhills.
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Sunrise Theater
- Owned by ACMC and operated by the Sunrise Preservation Group, the Sunrise
Theater presents many different performances and events each year, including
Sandhills Theatre Company, movies, ACMC youth programs, and more.
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www.artscouncil-moore.org
- ACMC's website features a calendar of events, a kids page, details on ACMC
programs and services, links to other arts groups, and much more.
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Something Moore
- One of the biggest yard sales in Moore County, Something Moore is replete
with a festive preview party, live entertainment, a raffle, a silent auction,
and thousand of items for sale. Held every other year, Something Moore is one
of ACMC’s main, fund-raising events. Call ACMC at 692-4356 if you would like
to donate items or volunteer.
www.artscouncil-moore.org
Where is the Arts Council
located?
ACMC’s offices and galleries
are located at Campbell House (482 East Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines,
NC). Our phone number is 910.692.4356, our fax number is 910.693.1217, our
email address is acmc@pinehurst.net, and our mailing address is P.O. Bo 405,
Southern Pines, NC 28388.
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