Tweens, Teens: Meet the Artist Dare Coulter This Thursday, Create Own Art Piece
North Carolina African American Heritage Commission (NCAAHC) presents an opportunity for tweens and teens to learn from an African American artist creating in North Carolina. Dare Coulter, My NC from A to Z illustrator, will share the process behind the artwork she created for the book. Afterward, she will lead participants in creating their own piece of art!
The event will take Thursday, October 8 at 4:00 pm live on YouTube. To register, click here.
Dare Coulter is an award-winning artist, muralist, and sculptor. Her mission for her artwork is primarily to create positive imagery of black people and families. Her most recent notable work includes a 200ft mural (with Kotis Street Art) in Greensboro honoring oft-unmentioned black cowboys and a commission of a painting of Nina Simone from the National Trust for Historic Preservation that was used to raise funds to restore Nina Simone’s childhood home. She has illustrated three children’s books, including You Are My Sunshine and My N.C. From A to Z, written by Michelle Lanier and commissioned by the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission.
Want to make your own My NC Story Box? NCAAHC has a special giveaway for Cumberland County! Their friends at the State Library of North Carolina have provided art supplies for 15 participants. To secure your art supply package register no later than Wednesday, October 7th. Curbside pick-up will be available at the North Regional Public Library in Fayetteville, NC.
Curbside Pick-up Location:
North Regional Public Library
855 McArthur Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 483-7727
Date and Times: October 6- 8, 2020 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
The NCAAHC is a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. This program is presented in partnership with the State Library of North Carolina, North Carolina Historical Publications, and North Regional Public Library.