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Annual Poinsettia Sale
October 5-23, 2009
Poinsettias make beautiful holiday decorations and are the perfect gifts for friends, neighbors, co-workers and clients. Show your support for Arts Together and get some of your holiday shopping done early this year by ordering poinsettias during this annual October fundraiser. The plants come in 6 ½” foil wrapped pots in your choice of red, white, pink and Candy Cane varieties. Candy Canes are red poinsettias with little white flecks on the petals that come in special gold foil wrapped pots.

Order forms are distributed to students the week of October 5 and are due back to Arts Together by Friday, October 23. All poinsettias will be ready for pick up the Wednesday after Thanksgiving! For more information or to place a phone order, give us a call at 919.828.1713 or download an order form by clicking here.

Parent Observation Days
Saturday – Friday, November 14-20, 2009
Students share their creativity and accomplishments nurtured over the fall and winter with their families during this week of open classes. For parents it is an opportunity to see their children in action and to learn about their classes first hand. Look for more detailed information about Parent Observation Week from your child’s teacher in late October.

Gift Gallery & Children’s Art Walk
Friday, December 4, 2009, 5:30-8:30pm
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11am – 5pm
Combine your holiday shopping with a weekend of art at this annual Arts Together fundraiser! Browse an extensive selection of works by local artists on sale throughout the Arts Together building over two days. You’re sure to find unique items and one of-a-kind gifts for those special people in your life.

Before you leave with all your holiday goodies, take a moment to meander through our Children’s Artwalk to view the artwork done by Arts Together students during the fall.

And don’t forget to buy your ticket to our Pick-Your-Prize raffle. Tickets are $5 each of 5 for $20. When you win, you chose your own prize!

Calling All Artists and Artisans – If you would like to participate as a Gift Gallery vendor this year, download an application and submit it with your booth fee. The deadline for applications is Monday, October 19, 2009. Note that Gift Gallery artists will be selected based upon the date their application is received and with consideration given to creating a Gift Gallery containing a variety of high quality art.

-Artist Application Form
-Artist Information Sheet

2009-2010 Multi-Arts Preschool Open House
Tuesday – Thursday, February 3- 5, 2009
Come visit and introduce your child to our popular Multi-Arts Preschool. Here’s your chance to see our program in action and talk to staff about how your child could best benefit from our curriculum. To ensure you and your child get the most out of your visit, please call ahead for an appointment (919.828.1713 x103). Appointments may be scheduled for 9:30am, 10:15am or 11am. 2009-2010 Preschool registration begins February 3 and open spaces go quickly, so make your plans to attend our Open House as soon as possible. To learn more about Arts Together’s Multi-Arts Preschool program click here.

Rainbow Dance Company Annual Concert
Friday, March 19, 2010, 7pm
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2pm
Join us for Rainbow Dance Company’s annual celebration with choreography by Kathryn Auman, Julie Mulvihill, Michelle Pearson and graduating RDC members. Now in its 29th season, Rainbow Dance Company was the brainchild of Arts Together founder Lemma Mackie. This multi-age company celebrates the strength of the many creative voices found in children, teens and adults. Dancers are invited to join after showing a passion and commitment for creating, learning and performing. Company members are seen as collaborative artists who contribute throughout the choreographic process. Over the years, the company has nurtured the individual talents of many dancers who have moved on to pursue dance professionally, including performing with internationally known choreographers and ensembles.
For more information about this spectacular modern dance company click here.

Performances will be held at Cary Academy, just of I-40 and next to SAS Institute. For more information about Rainbow Dance Company’s annual concert, call Arts Together at 919.828.1713.

Artsfest
Saturday – Sunday, May 22-23, 2010
Artsfest is our annual spring celebration filled with student exhibits and shared performances. Mark your calendar now for this popular end of the year event! Teachers will talk to students in early spring about their participation in Artsfest then begin work on the special projects to be shown during this weekend in May.