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Arts & Things
As the early “center” of North Carolina, coastal North Carolina (and Carteret County in particular) has a Morehead City | 252-240-1979
long history as a vital, visual arts community. Its proximity to other important cities of the mid-Atlantic, arts-things.com
abundant resources, moderate climate, brilliant light and beautiful scenery have attracted people to this
region for the past three centuries. It became, and continues to be, a haven for creative minds who are Bridges Street Pottery
inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds us. Morehead City | 252-342-1134
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The diversity of the various people who have settled here on the Crystal Coast is reflected in a wide variety
of creative expression, some of which is unique to our area. Whether it be fine art, crafts, folk art or decoy Carolina Artist Studio Gallery
carving, all can be found from Harkers Island to the north to the historic fishing town of Swansboro to the Morehead City | 252-726-7550
south. Early settlers needed to produce most of what they had; therefore, most of their creative efforts carolinaartistgallery.com
were in ornamentation of functional items that were to be used in their homes or for daily activities. As
time progressed and the population began purchasing manufactured goods or items made by others, Carteret Contemporary Art
artistic efforts became more specific to decorating or beautifying homes and as a recreational activity. Morehead City | 252-726-4071
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Over time, and as people began leaving farms to work elsewhere during the Industrial Revolution, there
was a developing middle class with more leisure time and disposable income. Along with this cultural Handscapes Gallery
shift, creative people sought the opportunity to produce finer forms of expression through painting and Beaufort | 252-728-6805
other activities. More people studied art in formal programs in places of learning, many of which were then handscapesgallery.com
attracted to the scenic beauty along our immediate coast.
Scott Taylor Photography
Generations later, the migration to coastal Carteret County continues for many of the same reasons the Beaufort | 252-728-0900
early settlers had. As our population has grown so, too, has the art community, which is more diverse than scotttaylorphoto.com
ever. This art community derives its support from local teachers, schools, institutions, galleries, framers,
collectors and the community as a whole with festivals and events throughout the year. While visiting the Vision Gallery
Crystal Coast, why not take some time to enjoy the rich, artistic heritage we have to share? Visit a local Morehead City | 252-247-5550
gallery or museum in our area. twogalleries.net

“On The Way To The Ferry” by Mike Rooney “2010 Boatshop Bash Postcard” by Mary Warshaw / Maritime Museum

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