Emerge Gallery and Art Center

06/13/2026

Emerge Gallery & Art Center is closed today, June 13.
Please visit us at 8th Street in Downtown Greenville for the 2026 Greenville-Pitt County Pride Festival from 10am to 2pm.

We will be back at 9am on Monday, June 15 for Summer Art Camp!

If you are interested in classes or camps, please visit our website.
www.emergegallery.com

06/11/2026

Wild Things for Mini Masters. -- June 22-26 from 9am to 12noon

Get ready for a ROARsome adventure!
🦁 Wild Things for Mini Masters is where creativity knows no bounds!
🌟 Let your little ones' imagination run wild as they create an entire menagerie of animals, both real and mythical - from cuddly four-legged friends to fantastical beasts that will make their eyes sparkle!
✨ They'll learn and master various techniques like slab, pinch, and coil to craft unique animal pots, sculptures, and even entire habitats for their new friends.
🏠 Imagine a dragon's lair, a rabbit's burrow, or a bird's nest, all carefully designed and built by your mini master!
🌿 They'll explore different textures, colors, and patterns to bring their creations to life, and who knows, maybe even discover a new favorite animal along the way!
🐠 Join us for a wild and wonderful journey where art meets imagination and creativity knows no bounds!

There are a few WILD spots still remaining in this camp so register today!
https://www.emergegallery.com/education/summer-camps

06/11/2026

Get ready to unlock the secrets of sound and vision at our unique camp where music and art converge in a kaleidoscope of rhythm, movement, and expression!

🎨🎶 Campers will embark on a creative journey to transform music into vibrant, dynamic artwork inspired by the intricate patterns of instruments, the emotional resonance of musical notes, and the infectious energy of rhythm patterns. But that's not all - they'll also delve into the feelings and emotions that music evokes, capturing the essence of their favorite tunes in a visual masterpiece.

🎵 Using a diverse range of art materials, from paints to pastels, markers to mixed media, your young artist will experiment with bold lines, mesmerizing colors, and intricate patterns to bring their musical musings to life. They'll learn to tap into the rhythm of their imagination, exploring the symbiotic relationship between sound and color, and uncovering the hidden harmonies that exist between the two.

🌈 By the end of this unforgettable camp experience, your child will have created a stunning portfolio of artwork that not only showcases their artistic skills but also celebrates the universal language of music.

Musical Movements for Mini Masters
June 15-19 from 9am to 12noon
Register here: https://www.emergegallery.com/education/summer-camps

06/10/2026

Sell your platters during the months of November and December at Emerge Gallery & Art Center. Platters submitted will be chosen for their craftsmanship, and the way they contribute to festive occasions, memories, and/or symbolism. Platters are not required to be holiday themed.

Handmade platters offer festive charm for serving treats or gifting during the holidays. Popular options include ceramic trays with embossed designs, or artisan-crafted wooden charcuterie boards. Platters must be hand-crafted. They may be functional or purely decorative. Diverse shapes, sizes, and designs are encouraged.

Deadline to apply is October 1, 2026.
Full details may be found:
https://www.emergegallery.com/artists/artist-opportunities/platter-sale

06/10/2026

The week of June 22nd is guaranteed to engage your camper in all aspects of art! Budding Artists and Modern Masterpieces camps are available for students in 1st-5th grades!

Participants will receive in-depth instruction on the seven design elements. Then they will apply the design elements across several mediums creating masterpieces to display at home.
Art is a dynamic combo of materials, method, and concepts. Campers will use mediums such as clay, painting, photography, and sculpture to study fascinating techniques used by famous modern artists to create their own modern masterpieces.

Register today!
https://www.emergegallery.com/education/summer-camps

06/10/2026

Charming and Cinderella need a new ensemble for the ball!
Let your camper make their own apparel and accessories to wear fit for Royalty. Through hands-on exploration of art techniques like hand sewing, fabric collage, and embroidery, they'll discover the power of self-expression and unleash their full creative potential.

Sign up for your camper for the week of June 15-19 in the afternoon!
https://www.emergegallery.com/education/summer-camps

06/05/2026

“Art Superstars” opens tonight! We hope to see you for the celebration!

The biggest show since “Tiny Art” opens today at Emerge Gallery and Art Center, filling both gallery spaces with new works. “Art Superstars” showcases the work of hundreds of student

06/04/2026

Attention interested creatives! The deadline for the Orchid Residency has been extended to June 12.

Scan the QR code or use the link below to access the application and find out more information!
https://form.jotform.com/261279168313056

06/04/2026

Two Walk-In Art Opportunities this weekend!
Join us at Emerge Friday night for our ArtWalk Workshop featuring watercolor cards and Saturday afternoon for our Pop In, Pop Art Workshop featuring ceramic flower frogs!
Each have walk-in times available and are $10 per person!
Do one or both for a creative and artful weekend!