NEWS
April is for Arts Events Schedule Announced
DAVIDSON, NC – April is for Arts is a month-long celebration of the arts in the Town of Davidson. This year, the Town has selected the weekend of April 26-28 to focus on the arts with a variety of events planned for residents and visitors, notably the annual Gallery Crawl and Art on the Green festival.
“We are excited to be back this spring with our traditional April is for Arts events and are pleased to bring both visual and performance art to our residents this year,” said Economic Development Director Kim Fleming.
Friday, April 26: Gallery Crawl
The Gallery Crawl will be held on Friday, April 26 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. within businesses and on sidewalks transformed into lively art galleries located on Main and South Main Streets. The Homewood Suites at the Circles @ 30 will also showcase a multitude of artists.
Saturday April 27 – Sunday, April 28: Art on the Green
Art on the Green is the Town of Davidson’s largest annual arts festival, bringing thousands of residents and visitors to Davidson’s Main Street and Town Green on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This juried art show spotlights several of the region’s finest artists in a weekend-long celebration. Over fifty artists from the Lake Norman region, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Maine will showcase and sell their creations in all types of media: sculpture, watercolor, photography, wood, glass, ceramics, etc. Patrons can stroll around the green to enjoy amazing art from a wide variety of talented regional artists, listen to live music, and enjoy local cuisine.
Sunday, April 28: Concerts on the Green
The Town of Davidson’s popular Concerts on the Green series kicks off its 2024 season that Sunday, April 28 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble on the stage of the Davidson Public Library. Please bring your own picnic to enjoy on the town green or purchase food from local restaurants that will be open that evening.
All of these events are made possible by generous sponsors: Arts and Science Council, Davidson College Friends of the Arts, and The Town of Davidson. If you are interested in sponsoring April is for Arts or Concerts on the Green, please visit www.townofdavidson.org/April or contact Kim Fleming at 704-940-9622 or [email protected].