Best Exhibit Cary Near Me

4worldlovers: Diana Coidan is a recognized pastelist with Signature memberships in the Pastel Society of America, Pastel Society of NC, and Southeastern Pastel Society. She has been working with this lush, vivid color, versatile medium for the past 25 years. As a multi-media artist, the essence of pastels is the aesthetic experience of drawing which she is drawn to.

Non-painters are not aware that the main tools creating pastels are your FINGERS. The use of brushes, solvents, etc. is VOID. Using a variety of strokes with her fingers astonishes the public as well as other artists not familiar with this medium, and they immediately become fascinated by what is being created.

Come see how she approaches the pastel painting, as “Pastels in progress go through several ugly stages before they become things of beauty.” The name pastel comes from the French word “pastiche” which means paste, and all the wonderful colorful sticks held in her hands are just powered pigment, mixed with a little water and a special binder ground into paste which is the ideal painting and drawing medium because no equipment and fancy tools are necessary. She lets her “Fingers go walking” over pastel paper.

“Pastels are the most Versatile and beautiful materials in the history of art”, quoted from the exhibition “The Touch of Color” at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

The Small Treasures Exhibition, hosted by Cary Gallery of Artists, showcases some of the best small format artwork being created in North Carolina.

4worldlovers: A complete restoration in the 1990s converted the old Page-Walker Hotel into a living resource for the citizens of Cary. Today, the Page-Walker Arts & History Center is alive with classes, events, concerts, social gatherings, historical and fine arts exhibitions.

Subjects offered through the Page-Walker Arts & History Center include language arts, music, wellness, history, photography, and more. Summer camp offerings include clowning, history, traditional games, photography and Bluegrass music. Visit myCary to search for upcoming programs. If you are interested in offering a course, camp, or other program at the Page-Walker, please complete a program proposal.

The Page-Walker presents art exhibitions in the first and second floor galleries and first floor display case. The public is invited to view the works of talented regional artists on display during regular public hours, however it is recommended that you call ahead as these are multi-purpose spaces and may be in use for other activities.

The Town of Cary offers solo and group art exhibition opportunities at Page Walker Arts & History Center and other facilities around town. Artists working in any medium are invited to submit an application anytime. Visit Art Galleries for more information and an application.

The historic Page-Walker Arts & History Center is a perfect location for weddings, receptions, business meetings and social gatherings. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows and fine art provide an elegant, intimate and charming setting. The Page-Walker’s beautifully landscaped garden is a popular site for wedding ceremonies.

The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is host to a wide variety of special events including Herbfest, Performances at the Page, Victorian Christmas, Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, and many more. For upcoming events at the Page-Walker, see the calendar.