The Annual Hobson Pittman Exhibit

December 9 through mid-February 2012, featuring watercolor sketches during Pittman’s many trips abroad. (more details)

Blount-Bridgers Gardens - A Year Round Nature Classroom
 
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This is a teaching garden around the 1808 Blount-Bridgers House. The goal is to show plant material that was found in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin during Thomas Blount's period (1800-1840). Many plant specimens are now endangered. Interested groups can schedule a tour of the gardens - contact the staff at 252-823-4159.

Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery of Changing Exhibitions
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Contemporary shows of art and history are changed six times a year to provide Edgecombe County citizens and visitors a rich visual presentation. The Edgecombe Arts Gallery Committee operates and manages the gallery space.

The Great Tarboro Art Bazaar
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Over seventy artists exhibit and sell regional art in the 1808 Blount-Bridgers House. This annual event began in the early nineties and has been a popular venue for affordable art that can be purchased by the beginning collector as well as mature works for the seasoned buyer. Members-only preview on night before opening. Profits from the sale go to the operations of the changing artist gallery.

Edgecombe County Architecture

The 1808 Blount-Bridgers House is the official headquarters for information about Edgecombe County Architecture. Interested individuals should contact Carol Banks at the Edgecombe Arts office at 252-823-4159.