Fayetteville Museum of Art, Fayetteville
First structure in North Carolina designed and built as an art museum. Originally housed in downtown Fayetteville’s historic Market House, the Museum moved in 1978 to its present facility and offers a variety of world-class art exhibits as well as concerts, workshops and special events. The modern facility includes two galleries, classrooms, studio space, art reference library, a museum store and 5.8 acre grounds and pond that provide a wonderful place to gather and relax. Free. Located at 839 Stamper Road, Fayetteville, 910/485 5121. Visit website: www.fayettevillemuseumart.org.

Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra, Fayetteville
Celebrated its 50th year of music in 2006 by bringing big names to Fayetteville. The symphony lured royalty to its 50th anniversary celebration in October 2006—Queen Noor of Jordan. The symphony’s 2007-2008 season runs from September-April with shows held at various venues. For more information, call 910/433-4960 or go to the website: www.fayettevillesymphony.org.

Hands on Art Gallery, Fayetteville
Located on Stamper Road. Call 910/485-0548 for more information.

Mallett Rogers House, Fayetteville
Built about 1830 and restored in 1986. It features exhibits, paintings, sculpture and mixed-media works by Methodist College art faculty and students. Located at 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, 910/630-7004.

New Hanover County
Greater Wilmington Arts and Cultural Alliance, Wilmington
New Arts Council entity for Wilmington and New Hanover County to support quality arts and cultural activities by encouraging appreciation and participation in arts and culture, advocating support for the arts and cultural entities, coordinating activities among local cultural organizations, enhancing Wilmington’s reputation as an arts community and facilitating artistic achievement through grants and educational programs. % City of Wilmington, 814 Market Street, Wilmington 28401. For more information call 910/798-4376 or visit the website www.gwaca.org.

UE/Screen Gems Studios Tour, Wilmington
Movie fans can take a one-hour walking tour of EUE/Screen Gems Studios, the largest full service production facility east of California. Individuals can see the actual studio lot and stages where over 300 film and television projects have been produced including Muppets from Space, Idlewild, Domestic Disturbance, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek and Matlock. Regular highlights of the tour are visits to the sets from both television series and films in production, the screening room, old movie sets and props as well as a video presentation of the studio’s history and a question-and-answer session. Tours are offered Sat & Sun, 12 Noon and 2pm, Memorial Day-Labor Day and Sat, 12 Noon and 2pm the remainder of the year. Call in advance for current schedule information. Admission. Located at 1223 N. 23rd Street. For more information, 910/343-3433 or visit website at www.euescreengems.com.

Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington
The pinnacle of visual arts in southeastern North Carolina and the only institution in the U.S. dedicated primarily to collecting, preserving and exhibiting art in NC. It is a 42,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility designed by noted architect Charles Gwathmey—featuring a permanent collection of NC and American art from the 18th century to the present, as well as the color prints of Mary Cassatt. Also featured is a sculpture garden, “The Forks” restaurant and expansive museum shop. Ongoing at the Museum are temporary exhibitions, educational and outreach programs and invitational exhibitions for the region’s artists. The museum also features recently restored Confederate defensive mounds built during the battle of Forks Road in the last days of the Civil War, which preceded the fall of Wilmington and, soon after, surrender of the Confederate armies. Located at 3201 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC. The museum is open Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sun with a modest admission fee. Call 910/395-5999 or visit the website for more information at:www.cameronartmuseum.com.

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