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