NoCo Arts

05/30/2026

If you are looking for a painting class to kick off your summer creativity, we suggest that you sign-up for the June 6th Acrylic Basics Still Life Workshop instructed by artist and teacher, Clay James.

Click on the following link for more information and to register: https://nocoartsnc.com/product/j6-intro-to-acrylic-still-life-painting-june-6/

Join me for an Acrylics Basic workshop on June 6th at 10AM until 4PM at NoCoArts in Newton.

05/30/2026

Another event knocked out of the park! Thank you Ciao Hickory, The New State Cinema, the Greater Hickory International Council and Chef Trivette's Conceptions for helping us deliver a wonderful evening for our guests!

Thank you Maria for this awesome video! ♥️

05/28/2026

Just an FYI for TODAY, May 28th. We will be CLOSING the gallery at 5:30 p.m. for our International Film & Fare Night | Italy event.

We will reopen to the public tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

05/27/2026

✨ LightChasers: A Photographic Exhibition ✨📸

Opening Wednesday, June 3rd is our newest exhibition ‘LightChasers’, a dynamic photographic exhibition celebrating the many ways artists capture, manipulate, and interpret light through the lens and beyond. Featuring a diverse collection of works ranging from traditional photography to experimental and cameraless processes, this exhibition highlights the creativity and vision of contemporary image-makers.

Explore an inspiring variety of photographic genres and mixed media works that push the boundaries of photography while showcasing the power of visual storytelling.

Exhibition Duration: June 3 through July 26, 2026
Artist Reception: Saturday | June 6, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
📍 NoCo ARTS | 118 N. College Avenue, Newton, NC 28658
🎟 Free & open to the public

Come experience an evening of art, conversation, and community as we celebrate the opening and the artists of ‘LightChasers’ on Saturday, June 6th.

Artists Featured:
• Timothy Ambrose
• Joris Bastien
• Kylie Coonse
• Debi Dorris
• Delorise Ellsworth
• Kat Evans
• Michael Gaines
• Nathan Gentry
• Kay Huffman Gregory
• Joel Jackson
• Randy Knauf
• Tom Parra
• John Sainato
• Mark Allen Schmitt
• Kueen Sol
• Rachel Treide
• Robert Webb
• Alison Willard
• Clayton Joe Young

NoCo ARTS is a multi-purpose art gallery and studio located in Downtown Newton, NC.

05/25/2026

Cíao, friends!

Our inaugural International Film & Fare Night event is swiftly approaching and we want to ensure that you are able to secure your spot! We have extended the deadline to purchase your tickets to 5:00 p.m. TODAY!

We can't wait for you all to enjoy a taste of Italy through the dishes created by Chef Trivette's Conceptions and to see “C'è ancora domani” (“There’s Still Tomorrow”) with us!

We want to thank our friends at The New State Cinema, Ciao Hickory, and the Greater Hickory International Council for their collaboration and efforts to support and promote this event!

Scan the QR code in the graphic OR click on the following link to get your tickets!
-------> https://nocoartsnc.com/product/event-international-film-fare-night-italy/

05/22/2026

From mountain landscapes to mountain life, Appalachian Echoes is a love letter to this part of our beautiful region. As we approach the end of this exhibition, we invite you, our community, to join us for an open conversation with the artists, whose work has blessed our space for six weeks.

Visit with us this Sunday, May 24th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for our Appalachian Echoes Exhibition Artist Q+A and see their work before it all comes down.

Appalachian Echoes features the works of:

John David Brown, III
Linda Cole
Kylie Coonse
Eiryn Dishmon
Kat Evans
Tracy Gansrow
Rachel Haungs
Margaret Hood
Meredith Janssen
Abigail Jimenez Ramos
Martha Lord
Theresa McDanel
Emily Drew Mash
Arran Murphy
Devin Troy Murphy
Beth Oczkowski
Judy Rider
Lindsay Robins
Jen Schuster
Krista Skelton
Dede Starnes
Kaleb Sweet
Andy Thomason
Caitlin Wellner

This gathering is free to attend and open to the public. We all look forward to seeing you!

05/21/2026

We are so proud to feature this animated short film by Abigail Jimenez Ramos who collaborated with our musical friends, Imperfect Vision Music, to create this visual story about an encounter with a 'wampus cat,' a mythical creature from Appalachian folklore.

'A little fox wanders off the trail one night, too distracted to see the dangers lurking in the woods...'

We hope you enjoy this one-minute short as much as we have.

Our Appalachian Echoes Exhibition ends this Sunday, with an Artist Q+A starting at 1pm. We invite to join us!

A little fox wanders off the trail one night, too distracted to see the dangers lurking in the woods...── • ✧ • ──This is a short I made for the NoCo Arts Ga...

05/21/2026

The Newton Farmers Market returns to Herbert M. Yount Park today!! Support local!