March 4, 2025

Welcome to NC Art Meets!

Hi folks, since this is our first newsletter update, basically everything on the site is new! I've been adding new events it seems every few days. The last update was yesterday. So, check it out if you haven't in a while!

Announcements

• Durham Arts Council spring class registration is now open.
• The North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival has announced the details on their Quick Paint event. Online registration starts on March 15.
• The Mebane Urban Sketchers will be meeting at the Camelia Forest Nursery this month.
• The next Raleigh Outdoor Painting Group will be at Lake Crabtree's Observational Tower.
• Duke Gardens is undergoing a massive construction project for a new visitor center. The cherry bloom watch has begun, but check out this Instagram post about restrictions. Visitor parking is closed, but Lot H is still open but only on the weekends. However the cherry tree alley is closed on the weekends.

Feedback

If you have suggestions for future things I should announce or post, let me know! I will try to run this newsletter monthly. Tips and feedback for the newsletter and the website are always welcome.

Sponsorship

I'm looking for a few sponsors to help make this newsletter and site more sustainable. If you know of a potential business sponsor, please let me know! Also, individuals can support in smaller ways - see options on the new about page.