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Free admission to the Council for the Arts

HOURS
Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

LOCATION
826 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
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P.O. Box 34, Jacksonville, NC 28541


Look on our Community Arts page for updated workshops, new classes are being added to our list.

 

 

   

Just Added to our Lending Library

Evelyn Hendricks, one of the founding members of the Onslow Art Society, passed away recently. Her husband and family generously donated over 200 books, as well as the book shelves to house them. We have cataloged and labeled them; there are books of every topic you can imagine: all mediums, lots of “how to’s” and most art genre are thoroughly covered. Our Arts Lending Library will be one of the largest in the county with over 400 books and we are looking forward to an active lending trade.

What a grand memorial to Evelyn! We are very grateful; thank you
   

 

 

 

 

Saturday, March 20, 2010
The 8th annual Soup in the Bowl will be held in our building, Soup bowls will be on sale starting in early January. Entertainment is Candace Atkins, 11 year old classic country singer.

 

 

 

OOPS = Onslow Outdoor Painters Society

What the heck is OOPS?
OOPS is short for Onslow Outdoor Painters Society. OOPS is a gathering of artists from Onslow County, North Carolina, with one purpose.. carrying on the tradition of painting "En Plein Aire"... a French term literally translated "In Open Air". We have no officers, no membership dues, no by-laws, etc... we simply gather on appointed dates for "paint outs" enjoying the fellowship of like minded individuals sharing the same passion... plein air painting.

How do I become a member?
Any artist who loves painting "en plein aire" and lives in Onslow County, NC, is welcome to join our group. We welcome all skill levels and mediums... we'll even welcome artists from surrounding areas if they're nice... :)

No membership dues!
No by-laws!
No monthly meetings!
No elected officers!
No Robert's Rule of Order!
No roll call!

Simply show up when you can with your painting gear and join in on the fun.

If you are under the age of 18 and interested in joining we ask that you are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

OK... I'm joining OOPS!
Be sure to check out the Tips, Techniques, Demos, Videos, and Info for Plein Air Artists section in the side bar for some great info about plein air painting. This will help any plein air newbies get acquainted with what to bring to a paint out, etc.

Once you have joined us for a Paint Out or two we ask that you submit a short artist bio and photo so we can include it on our blog.

Last but not least...go to... www.oopsnc.blogspot.com... to subscribe to this blog for all future details and updates. Once you subscribe... you will be sent an email automatically when something is posted on this OOPS blog.

Email Bernie Rosage if you have any questions... Click bernierosage@gmail.com
See you in the great outdoors!

 

 

Page Updated: March 1, 2010