If you’ve needed things like gesso, palette knives, and acrylics and you live in the Triangle, chances are you have been to Jerry’s Artaroma off Wake Forest Road. A haven for Raleigh’s painters, Jerry’s Artaroma has an extensive collection of supplies for any need. For those who were thrown off at the word “gesso” and have never picked up a paint brush, don’t be discouraged; Jerry’s has something special planned to give you a leg up before you take the plunge into the paint.
For the ninth year running, Jerry’s has sponsored the Art of The Carolinas trade show and workshops. It is an amazing opportunity for artists of all ages and skill levels to congregate and learn from each other. They offer more than 120 workshops in every medium imaginable, and art professionals from all over the country fly in to teach them. If you want to make your watercolors look like they glow, Art of The Carolinas has you covered. What about painting realistic animals in pastel, or using printed images with acrylics? Check and check. Whatever your interests might be, and whether you are a budding artist or a pro, there is something here for everyone.
The event is taking place at the Hilton in North Raleigh from Friday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Nov. 15, and a special rate is available for out-of-towners. For those just interested in a little shopping, the trade show resides in the Grand Ballroom. Vendors from your favorite brands set up booths with an over flow of art supplies. You can fire away questions, watch demonstrations, and speak directly with manufacturers all the while hunting for bargain prices.
A rising tradition among AOC goers is to create artist trading cards to swap. The “trading cards” are just miniature paintings on tiny canvases or even paper. So if you want to have any grounds to barter for your favorites, make sure to take some time and create a handful of your own.
Registration for the Art of the Carolinas is $15, which allows you to pick and choose which workshops you would like to take and how many, although the workshops themselves are an added fee. The average price of a workshop is $95 (which usually includes all supplies), but can run upwards of $185. There is also a section devoted to answers to frequently asked questions about registration and times.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your smocks and paint brushes, we cannot wait to see you there!
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