Alamance Artisans

Alamance Artisans is a North Carolina guild formed to nurture the production of fine crafts and fine arts, increase awareness of the value of handmade objects, facilitate networking among artisans for professional development and support, and develop marketing venues for artisans. Our membership includes professional artists, part-time artists, and beginners from Alamance County and surrounding areas. Some of our artists are nationally and regionally known, while others create at their leisure for the love of art. Our members work in the full range of mediums, including clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, photography, and wood. Alamance Artisans offers a host of opportunities for professional development, networking, workshops, exhibitions and sales, and educational programs and also partners with the Alamance County Arts Council and other organizations to promote local art.

We meet at 7:30 PM on the third Tuesday of every month in the Small Dining Room of the Church of the Holy Comforter 320 E. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215 Guests are welcome. Membership is open to artisans of any medium who are at least 16 years old. Alamance Artisans is an affiliate of the Alamance County Arts Council.

Please visit our Website:

Email:

Mailing Address: Alamance Artisans PO Box 1144, Mebane, NC 27302

For information about the upcoming Studio Tour http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alamance-Studio-Tour/128330333845374

•Alamance County Chapter of the North Carolina Symphony

The Alamance County Chapter of the North Carolina Symphony brings the Symphony here for two concerts each year plus they sponsor two  “free” concerts for all fourth and fifth graders.


•Gallery Players

The Gallery Players produces four theatrical productions each year providing not only entertainment for the citizens of Alamance County but also a creative outlet for the talents of actors and technicians in the community.


•Imagination Theatre

Imagination Theatre is an intergenerational community theatre. They produce two to three productions each year, usually within the historical auditorium of Holy Comforter Church. They also host a performing service troupe, Mimes & Magicians, which performs during regular productions and throughout the community. M&Ms focus is on bringing cheer to those who are hospitalized or shut-in. More information can be found at .

 

•Piano Teachers Association

The Piano Teachers Association promotes excellence in teaching for the benefit of students of all ages and levels of advancement in the community.


•Burlington Artists League

The Burlington Artists League encourages artists and the public to learn and appreciate visual art through their many workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and competitions.  Members of the BAL exhibit their works at Burlington Outlet Mall in Burlington


•Cathedral Brass

The Cathedral Brass is a brass quartette that performs all types of music in concerts throughout the year.


•The Mebane Acting Company

The Mebane Acting Company, Inc., is a community theatrical company designed to bring the culture of the performing arts to Mebane and its surrounding communities. The Company provides performance and educational opportunities for community members; supports the talents and abilities of those interested in theatre and the cultural arts; presents quality entertainment, competition, and community productions; and seeks to encourage involvement and appreciation of the arts to all members of the public.

 

•Alamance Chorale

The Alamance Chorale provides an outlet for singers to perform works of choral music.  The Chorale produces three concerts each year. 

•Snow Camp Historical Drama Society

The Snow Camp Historical Drama Society is the county’s only outdoor drama.  The “Sword of Peace”, as well as the “Pathway to Freedom were developed to provide the public with an entertaining and educational presentation depicting early life in the Cane Creek community.  The productions are presented Wednesday through Saturday during the Months of June, July and August.  For ticket information call 376-6948.


•Alamance Jazz Band

The Alamance Jazz Band provides a program for those who are interested in learning, performing and listening to music of the big band era.  The Jazz Band performs at various public events throughout the year.


•Burlington Writers Club

The Burlington Writers Club is dedicated to the development of writing skills through study and practice and is a support group for those so engaged.   The Club meets once a month on Saturdays.


•Burlington Boys Choir

The Burlington Boys Choir was founded 45 years ago. Miss Eva Wiseman was founder and director from 1958 to1994, During the choir's history over 500 boys have been educated not only in great sacred and classical music but in etiquette and discipline.
Drawn from the private and public schools in the Burlington area, the choristers range in age from nine to thirteen years old. Boys are chosen not only for their musical ability but also for their maturity, discipline, and high academic standing. The choir ranges in size from 20 to 30 members with an additional 10-20 boys in the Training Choir.
Annually the choir performs about twenty times in venues ranging from local church services and civic functions to their own public concerts and symphonic performances. The choir has traveled both at home and abroad including seven trips to Europe and six invitations to the White House; most recently participating in the Canterbury Children's Choir Festival, Canterbury, England.


•Company Shops Concert Band

The Company Shops Concert Band provides performance opportunities for adults and students.  The Band performs for the public at various community events.

 
•Alamance Children's Theatre

The Alamance Children's Theatre is a young people community theatre that encourages children to become actively involved in and knowledgeable of the theatre arts.  They produce three theatrical productions each year.