April is for Arts is a month-long celebration of the diversity of arts & culture in North Mecklenburg. This project was made possible, in part, through a Cultural Project Grant from the Arts & Science Council and the Grassroots Program of North Carolina Arts Council (a state agency). In addition, there are a number of wonderful sponsors (see below) whose contributions and support have helped to support our efforts.

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Please join us in Davidson for the following events:

Benches on the Green
April 4, 2009 10am to Noon

This is the second year for this event that will partner area businesses with artist coaches from the Creative Art Exchange to transform unfinished furniture into masterpieces! Davidson businesses will enlist coworkers or collaborate with other groups (think Brownie troops, youth groups, etc.) to help in the creative process. Join jugglers and face painters on the Green, partake of refreshments, and enjoy the show. These decked out benches will then be placed throughout the town as a visual reminder that April is for Arts. (Children’s Community School artists show off their Rocking Chair 2008)

Gallery Crawl
April 17, 2009 6 to 9:30pm

This popular Gallery Crawl keeps getting bigger and better! The Crawl will go from the new businesses at exit 30 to Main St., Davidson to Cornelius. Davidson galleries, businesses, Town Hall, and Davidson College Visual Arts Center, Cornelius Town Hall, and the Creative Art Exchange will host visiting artists, including some that will be featured at Art on the Green. Park in Davidson or Cornelius and have a great time riding a Trolley to all the stops! Enjoy the art as well as refreshments and music. Artist Richard Sanders Exhibits At Main Street Books. (Artist Richard Sanders Exhibits At Main Street Books)

Art on the Green
April 25, 2009 11am to 5pm
April 26, 2009 noon to 4pm

This enormously popular event brings thousands of people to Davidson to enjoy art, live music, and food. This juried art festival features booths filled with top quality art works from artists throughout the region. Artists from the Creative Art Exchange and the juried show will be on hand demonstrating their talents. The weekend will include musical performances and an exciting selection of food offerings from local restaurants and non-profits.

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Concert on the Green
April 26, 2009 6pm

The first of the series Concerts on the Green will showcase Davidson College Symphony and Davidson College Jazz Ensemble. Pack a picnic and enjoy the music with family and friends.

This project was made possible, in part, through a Cultural Project Grant from the Arts & Science Council and the Grassroots Program of North Carolina Arts Council (a state agency).

www.ArtsandScience.org

www.CharlotteCultureGuide.com

In addition, there are a number of wonderful sponsors whose contributions and support have helped to support our efforts. Those sponsors include: The McIntosh Law Firm, Davidson College FOTA, Homewood Suites, Macon & Associates, Restaurant X, South Main Square, WDAV, and the Wooden Stone.

Downtown Davidson, Inc. is a non-profit association of retailers, businesses, and property owners in Downtown Davidson. It’s mission is to strengthen downtown Davidson as a community center a unique area destination while maintaining it’s historic, pedestrian-friendly character.

Questions?
Contact Margaret Martens at events@downtowndavidson.org
or call 704-658-8730.