Select Wednesdays, from 1-4 PM
AOA Madrin Studio

Through June, July, and August, Open Studio will be held twice a month, on the dates outlined below. The first Open Studio session of each month will be regular Open Studio—bring your supplies and work independently in a group setting. The second Open Studio session of each month will be multifaceted, where you can participate for free as usual or draw/paint from a live model for a minimum $5 donation to the model.

Jun 11- regular OS
Jun 25- regular OS/live model
Jul 9- regular OS
Jul 16- regular OS/live model
Aug 13-regular OS
Aug 27- regular OS/live model

Saturday, August 16 at 7 PM
The Maguire Theater
Tickets: $14 per person or $16 day-of

Femme Frequencies invites you to the Maguire Theater for a sonic experience featuring some of Elizabeth City’s female-fronted rock groups. Kristen Conner will perform favorites you all know and love to kick off the evening. Next up is Lori Creek, an acoustic husband-and-wife duo blending sounds of folk and grunge. Third in the lineup, you’ll hear the soft girl post-punk originals of Post-American Gothic. And last but not least, Hither will take the stage with a lineup of Americana/rock’n’roll sounds.

Sunday, July 27, from 3-6 PM
AOA Madrin Studio (115 N Poindexter St)

Bring your supplies and create in a group environment. Work on your current project, make new friends, spark up a collaborative project, or find new inspiration creating art in a fresh setting. Artists of all ages, levels, and mediums are welcome at this free event!

Hosted by Jules Jackson and Chelsea Overton, this extension of Open Studio is perfect for those who can't attend the weekday sessions or want a little extra time to create and connect.

July 4–26, 2025
Free attendance during gallery hours

AOA member artists are sharing their interpretations of the theme “Life in Motion" through mediums from photography to fiber arts and beyond. Experience snapshots of life's many movements in this vibrant collection of art.

Join us for the opening reception during the First Friday Art Walk from 4-7 PM on July 4th.

June 6–July 26, 2025
Free attendance during gallery hours

Jack Pardue is known as one of this country’s leading artists. His paintings, ranging from commissioned portraits to landscapes, and everything in between, radiate light and make creative, inventive, and surprising use of color. Jack spent his earliest days as a student, getting called to the principal's office for drawing portraits of classmates. His early passion graduated into advanced skills in drawing as a teenager and eventually took him to formal studies.

Monthly on select dates through December

Let’s write a song! Experienced writers and newbies alike are invited to workshop the songwriting process over this course, which will include a series of sessions focused on vocabulary, rhyme, melody, structure, music theory, and details.

Sign up for one class or the full session!

Friday, August 1 at 7:30 PM
The Maguire Theater
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 day-of, or $200 for an 8-seat table (limited availability

A crowd favorite, Manteo Murphy hosts an unforgettable evening for audiences of all ages, performing a blend of classic hits, original music, blues, Americana, and country rock!