CLEARWATER ARTS CENTER & STUDIOS

ART CLASSES FROM THE CABARRUS ART GUILD:

Cabarrus Art Guild, a 52-year-old Concord organization, became a tenant of ClearWater in late 2019. Since the Pandemic has eased, the Guild’s leadership and energetic membership are ramping up classes. These classes are posted both on the guild‘s website, cabarrusartguild.org and ClearWater‘s website clearwaterartists.com; they feature local artists, and registration procedures are handled by the artist teachers and the Guild; see online listings for instructions. The Guild also hosts a midday meeting / coworking session of artist members once a week, on Tuesdays; and, every second Sunday of the month (with some exceptions) they present a free Art Demonstration. Most of these are held in our Greenway Gallery on the lower level

CLEARWATER EARTH DAY SWAP & SELL!

Hosted by Creative Sanctum Studio and ClearWater Arts Center & Studios.

Don’t trash that stash! Join us for an arts and craft supply swap and sell. Yarn, papers, stamps, fabric, paints, inks, brushes, ANYTHING!

Celebrate Earth Day 2023! Bypass the landfills & recycling centers with creative reuse and repurposing. Clear out your stash and sell, swap, or donate those no longer used or needed supplies.

Vendors are provided one 6' table and chair. There are 19 indoor vendor spaces and 6 covered outdoor spaces. Vendors may begin set-up at 7:30am on 4/22. Spaces are first come, first served. Your unsold/unswapped items can be given to our creative reuse closet for donation to local non-profit community arts programs. This is a rain or shine event.

CERAMICS CENTER COMING!

Concord community anticipates ClearWater Ceramics Center… Opening in 2023! Stay tuned to our social media for updates.

CLEARWATER’S MAIN GALLERY: GUEST ARTIST EXHIBITIONS

ClearWater‘s Main Gallery is presenting some exciting Guest Art exhibits this year. We are hosting the annual showcase of student art by Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC’s) Art and Design students – ‘Impulse’ – in April. It returns for the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic, continuing this six-year partnership.

Other exhibits coming will include the Charlotte Art Collective, the NC Watercolor Society/Western Region, and the Cabarrus Art Guild (Fall Judged Show at end of the year). Each show includes an Opening Reception and the Artist Talk, along with potentially an additional presentation or related workshop or art demo for the public. If you would like to propose a Guest Artist exhibit, email ClearWater Coordinator Sarah Gay, or call 704-920-6600. Keep abreast of new developments, classes, exciting events, and what the ClearWater artists are doing with our social media, as well as our newsletter! Subscribe to “The Splash“ at the ClearWater Arts website/homepage; just click on the “subscribe“ button.

UPCOMING GUEST ARTIST EXHIBITIONS (MAIN GALLERY):

March 31 - May 5: ‘Impulse,’ annual showcase of student art by Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC’s) Art and Design students; Opening Reception: Friday, March 31, 2023, 5:00 - 7 PM

May 7-June 30: Cabarrus Art Guild’s Spring Judged Show (entry fee for artists); Opening Reception & Awards: Sunday, May 7, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

July 26-Aug. 26: Charlotte Art Collective members show; Closing Reception plus Pop-up Art Show and Sale: Saturday, August 26, 2023; (Members’ Artist Talks will be scheduled during the Exhibit period)

Aug. 27-Oct. 28: NC Watercolor Society Western Region, members show; Opening Reception / Artist Talks TBA

SUMMER COOKING - ONE DAY CAMP Ages 9-13

First time for this exciting collaboration and a reprise of successful kids’ Summer Cooking Camps led by Chef Bob in other locales; he’s glad to be bringing his expertise and enthusiasm for teaching good ‘fresh’ nutrition, and the magic and ease of cooking, to our ClearWater Kitchen for Concord’s young cooks! Does your child love to cook? Join chef Bob in the kitchen with this one of a kind experience. Reserve your spot today! Get your child or children in the kitchen with a professional chef in this hands on cooking experience. Learn with chef Bob basic knife skills, culinary math and how to make some very popular food items healthier. The kids will get to prepare their meal for the day and have a tasty treat to bring home to share. Min. 10; Max. 12. Pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Chef Bob VanAtta from the Table 11 Restaurant

Per Session: $80

Monday June 19; register or cancel by May 29 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Thursday July 27; register or cancel by July 6 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM 0 0 0

SUMMER COOKING - TWO DAY CAMP Ages 9-13

First time for this exciting collaboration and a reprise of successful kids’ Summer Cooking Camps led by Chef Bob in other locales; he’s glad to be bringing his expertise and enthusiasm for teaching good ‘fresh’ nutrition, and the magic and ease of cooking, to our ClearWater Kitchen for Concord’s young cooks! Does your child love to cook? Join chef Bob in the kitchen with this one of a kind experience. Reserve your spot today for a two day cooking camp. More immersive than the one day camp, children will get a hands on cooking experience, learning basic and intermediate cooking techniques. The kids will get to prepare their meals for each day and have a tasty treat to bring home to share Min. 10; Max. 12. Pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Chef Bob VanAtta from the Table 11 Restaurant

Per Session: $140

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June 21-22; register or cancel by May 31 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

M,T July 24-25; register or cancel by July 3 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

SUMMER COOKING - ONE WEEK CAMP

Ages 9-13

First time for this exciting collaboration and a reprise of successful kids’ Summer Cooking Camps led by Chef Bob in other locales; he’s glad to be bringing his expertise and enthusiasm for teaching good ‘fresh’ nutrition, and the magic and ease of cooking, to our ClearWater Kitchen for Concord’s young cooks!Your child will learn what it takes to cook for multiple days. The full immersion of making and scaling recipes, working as a team and having a fun time over food always makes for a great time. The kids will get to prepare their lunch meal for the day and have a tasty treat to bring home to share. The week concludes with a ‘Nailed-It!’ style cakedecorating competition in the Friday session. Each week-long Camper will develop a cookbook to take home, guided by the Chef. Min. 10; Max. 12. Pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Chef Bob VanAtta from the Table 11 Restaurant

Per Session: $310

Monday-Friday June 26-30; register or cancel by June 5 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Monday-Friday July 10-14; register or cancel by June 26 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM