Cape Fear Studios M
ost folks in Fayetteville know Cape Fear Studios as the
gallery on Maxwell Street, but they may not realize that it is also a non- profit organization. It’s a true cooperative where
members take turns working the front desk, answering phones and greeting visitors. And at least one artist is there working on their craft at any given time for the public to see – visitors are actually encouraged to walk right in the airy booths to watch them work. Classes are available throughout
the week. Simply walk in on Wednesdays to learn how to make stained glass or pick up tips at a free sketching class. Children’s art classes are also offered. Or sign up through Fayetteville Technical Community College for the classes it offers there. And that’s not to mention the private tutoring some artists offer. And on top of this, somehow, the
studio hangs a new exhibit every Fourth Friday. The most exciting is sure to be the
Above | Fayetteville Mayor Tony Chavonne attended last summer’s art show and poses here for a photo with Lance.
studio’s first national show which is set to debut at this month’s Fourth Friday and Dogwood Festival. It’s been a labor of love for the studio’s executive director, Chris Kastner. It will be on display through May 20.
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