December Issue 1999
Green Hill Center Celebrates 25 Years in Greensboro, NC
The Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art
in Greensboro, NC, has been celebrating its 25th anniversary during
1999. The Center is a non-profit art gallery and center presenting
exhibitions and educational programs focusing on North Carolina
art. It is the only facility of its kind in NC. In the nine years
since its move into the Greensboro Cultural Center, Green Hill's
entire programming has grown tremendously, reaching out to a broad
audience.
The gallery actively serves as a center for NC art, increasing
awareness of NC artists and their works, reaching diverse audiences,
and providing quality educational programs for children and adults.
Green Hill's joint exhibition exchange with Budapest Galeria (spring
1997) marked Green Hill's first international exchange exhibition.
In May of 1998, an exhibition of 100 of the finest teapots from
the Twining Teapot Gallery of the Norwich Castle Museum in England
opened alongside Green Hill's exhibit of 100 teapots of contemporary
NC artists.
An annual Fine Craft Exhibition and Event which premiered in 1998,
will be held each spring, featuring nationally recognized artists
and experts in the fine craft field. In June of 1999 Green Hill
opened Just Racin': Art On Wheels, an exhibition of NASCAR
inspired work by 29 artists, a unique exhibition with appeal to
art enthusiasts and stock car racing fans.
The galleries of Green Hill feature 7,000 square feet of exhibition space and a Sales Shop which showcases art and fine craft from NC artists. The shop is filled each season with original ornaments and gift ideas for the holidays. Green Hill offers a variety of workshops and programs, gallery tours, performances, and lectures.
Green Hill's educational programs provide children and adults with opportunities for a greater understanding of contemporary art. In 1998/99, over 30,000 youths were served through Green Hill's education programs. The "Artists-In-The-Schools" program introduces artists from across the state into fourth grade classrooms. This year, eight artists are presenting examples of their work and demonstrating their media and process. Seven themed "Traveling Trunks" of art objects by a variety of NC artists, reach audiences of all ages.
A major permanent program of Green Hill, "ArtQuest", opened in Oct., 1996, and is NC's first interactive art gallery for children and families. "ArtQuest" focuses on the active involvement with the process of making art. Interactive exhibits, unique in their design by NC artists and educators, along with studio art projects provide open-ended activities, stimulating creativity and self-expression. Over 60,000 children and adults have visited "ArtQuest" since its opening. "ArtQuest" is an exciting outgrowth of Green Hill's mission and reinforces our role as a leader in art education.
This fall, "ArtQuest" premiered a permanent traveling experience. "ArtQuestville" (funded by the Cemala foundation), and the "ArtQuestmobile" (a van funded by the Greensboro Kiwanis Club). This program will travel to schools, festivals, and will reach many underserved children.
For further information check our NC Institutional Gallery listings or call the center at 336/333-2612.
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