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Warrenton’s 2nd Annual Public Arts Day to Offer Activities for All Ages

-Information courtesy the Visit Warren County Facebook page

Warren County and the Town of Warrenton will host the 2nd Annual Public Arts Day on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Events for children and adults will be held at various locations throughout the county.

Events include:

Heritage Quilters STAY WOKE Quilt Show from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 105 South Front St. in Warrenton. STAY WOKE is a quilt exhibition featuring works by the Heritage Quilters Giving Circle, Inc. that depict social issues.

Working Landscapes “Warren County Farm Portraits” from 12 until 2 p.m. at the Warren County Memorial Library. See magnificent pieces of artwork that depict farms and farmers from across Warren County. With funding from the North Carolina Arts Council and from the Warren County Arts Council, Working Landscapes has brought together four artists – two local and two from outside of the county – to highlight the diversity that can be found in Warren County soil.

This will be a come-and-go event with an introduction and Q&A with the artists at 1 p.m. Light appetizers and drinks will be catered by Honey’s Kitchen Catering.

Warren County’s Canvas Painting in the Park from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and from 1 until 3 p.m.at the Warren County Recreational Complex. Cost is $5 per painted easel. Open to ages 5 and up. Ages 5-7 must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

Painting class for adults and children will be taught by Victoria Privette. Snacks will be provided. There will also be a limited number of Eastern Bluebird houses available to paint and take home at no additional cost (while supplies last).

Register online (click here) by Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Only 15 easel spaces available per time slot, so register now!