ARTS IN APEX
The growth of the the Arts community has added such value and enjoyment to our Apex, NC town. The recent opening of the Halle Cultural Arts Center was an event to enjoy. The building, originally built in 1900, was beautifully renovated to include a 140 seat theatre, galleries and classrooms. The opening day was celebrated with free childrens acting classes, art classes, and several performances to entertain the guests. There are art classes and acting classes offered in the classroom areas. Camps are offered for children during school breaks or "track-outs" (another blog subject for those of you not from the area). A Raleigh area theater group, Raleigh little theater, offers great experiences for the kids to learn and gain confidence. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed their program. Art Exhibits of local artists rotate in the lobby. The building is beautifully restored with a blend of historic charm and modern architecture. You would never guess of it's previous uses as a prison and as the former town hall. The Apex Arts Council www.apexarts.org/ is discussing starting a local theater group.
Every Spring, Apex also hosts a Salem Street Arts Festival. The main street in the Historic downtown area is closed off to traffic, and local visual artists, performing artists and food vendors set up to display and sell their wares. At the end is a kid zone with rides, kids performers and pony rides. The downtown merchants also participate in this event.
Our downtown merchants include several artists, among them are The Red Canvas Gallery, Studio 123 and Out of the Kiln. The Red Canvas Gallery sells original paintings and offers art instruction. Out of the Kiln sells various pottery, art glass and other artworks -plus offers pottery and glass art studio classes. Studio 123 sells original acrylic paintings and offers great kids painting classes. I was amazed at the works my neighbor's child brought home after just a few lessons.
Our downtown Restaurants support the local artists by displaying and selling their artworks.
Apex is really a must see community for the art lover in you.
For more information about the Apex, NC area, feel free to call me (Wendy Burns) at 919-449-5665 at Keller Williams in Cary, NC.
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