Art Happens 

Be There!

Each month, a couple of thousand people are finding out that downtown Fayetteville is the "art" of Fayetteville as they participate in The Arts Council’s Fourth Friday event.

The night begins at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at the Arts Council on 301 Hay Street. Exhibits, entertainment, refreshments and featured artists all combine to bring the art of Fayetteville to everyone – free of charge! Businesses in the four and a half block of historic downtown Fayetteville join the action and become artistic venues on Fourth Friday, featuring the arts in all forms, for all ages.

Fourth Friday is like an old fashioned “Gallery Crawl.” Folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville's art and entertainment while enjoying the small galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops with unique items for shoppers.

Even the streets become the stage for roaming magicians, puppet shows and drum circles. It’s safe, it's fun and did we mention it's free!

Families love it. Seniors love it. Teens love it. Arts supporters love it. And once you've been to a Fourth Friday, you'll love it too. So what are you waiting for? Join us on Fourth Friday.

August's 4th Friday Includes Summer Swing and a new exhibition Off the Wall

Get ready for Summer Swing and a new exhibition Off the Wall during this month’s Fourth Friday, August 22, 7 p.m. at the Arts Council, 301 Hay St.

Beat the heat with the cool music of the Roy Roach Orchestra as they take us on a sentimental journey with the big band sounds of Glenn Miller, Count Bassie, Woody Harman and Benny Goodman. Don’t forget your dancing shoes and join in the fun from when swing music was king!

Off the Wall will present the eclectic art from the private collections of the Arts Council’s Board of Trustees and staff. Visitors will see artwork that reflects a combination of regional folk art, international prints, pottery, fine art and jewelry.

Other Places to Visit in August

4th Friday Venues

1. Arts Council: Get your dancing shoes shined up for Summer Swing with the Roy Roach Orchestra. Off The Wall exhibit. Refreshments.

2. Cape Fear Studios: "The Collective Works of Lawrence Favorite,” a wood turner from Mebane.

3. City Center Gallery & Books: Winners of the Field of Honor photography contest.

4. CJ Designs – Local Impressionistic Artist, Leigh Ann Withrow.

5. Cotton Exchange - Live Jazz and refreshments.

6. Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum Annex: Special Exhibition of SCCA Formula race cars.

7. Hay Street United Methodist Church: “In One Accord,” a local Christian vocal group, performing a wide variety of musical selections, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary and from hymn tunes to gospel numbers.

8. Fascinate-U: Children will be creating buses with art supplies. Free admission and refreshments.

9. Market House: Exhibition of artifacts, period weapons and uniforms from the Spanish-American War and the role our region played in it.

10.Headquarters Library - Big Medicine, string band music of the rural South: Old-time melodies, mountain harmonies, ancient ballads and archaic fiddle tunes, heart songs, hollers, hymns, and a touch of early bluegrass. Refreshments.

11. Olde Town Gallery will host its 2nd Food Show Art Competition.

12. Rude Awakening will host photographer Jennifer Seaman and her work.

13. SfL+a Architects Gallery: Art by the Communicare Kids, music by Tad Dreis.

14. White Trash will feature hand scrimshawed bangle bracelets by Jessica Kagan Cushman