Community Calendar

Emerge Gallery & Art Center offers ten weeks of art camp. Each week is different for each age group.
June 2 - August 15, 2025
Camps are for youth ages 3 and up

This nostalgic exhibit features signage from the Mitchell Slotnick Pepsi Collection. During the 20th century, signage evolved from its infancy to dominance in the field of advertising. Pepsi signage examples on exhibit include metal signs, 3-D plastic signs, neon clock signs, thermometer signs, calendar signs, die-cut cardboard and die-cut metal, illustrations, and photographic prints. Spanning decades and various Pepsi logos and slogans.

Known as the Sailing Capital of North Carolina, Oriental is happy to show off its sailing prowess! Come visit the Museum from August 1st through October 25th to learn about the sailing history, sailing socials, and local sailing clubs dating back to the 1960's. We will also be holding"Evening at the Museum Speaker Events for all areas of sailing. Our hours are Friday, 11am-3pm, and Saturday, 1-4pm.

This nostalgic exhibit features signage from the Mitchell Slotnick Pepsi Collection. During the 20th century, signage evolved from its infancy to dominance in the field of advertising. Pepsi signage examples on exhibit include metal signs, 3-D plastic signs, neon clock signs, thermometer signs, calendar signs, die-cut cardboard and die-cut metal, illustrations, and photographic prints. Spanning decades and various Pepsi logos and slogans.

What would you do if you were ill or injured in the 18th century? Join Charles Brett, Apothecary-Surgeon, to explore period medical treatments and the role of medical practitioners in colonial North Carolina.

As an apothecary’s apprentice, you’ll review surgery and bandaging principles to treat injuries, and explore medicinal plants. As part of this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to compound a medicinal recipe for treating ailments using period tools and techniques.

Participants must be at least age 13. Ticketed participants aged 13 – 16 require a chaperone. Chaperones are free but will not be able to participate in the hands-on portion of the workshop.

This nostalgic exhibit features signage from the Mitchell Slotnick Pepsi Collection. During the 20th century, signage evolved from its infancy to dominance in the field of advertising. Pepsi signage examples on exhibit include metal signs, 3-D plastic signs, neon clock signs, thermometer signs, calendar signs, die-cut cardboard and die-cut metal, illustrations, and photographic prints. Spanning decades and various Pepsi logos and slogans.

Emerge Gallery & Art Center offers ten weeks of art camp. Each week is different for each age group.
June 2 - August 15, 2025
Camps are for youth ages 3 and up

This nostalgic exhibit features signage from the Mitchell Slotnick Pepsi Collection. During the 20th century, signage evolved from its infancy to dominance in the field of advertising. Pepsi signage examples on exhibit include metal signs, 3-D plastic signs, neon clock signs, thermometer signs, calendar signs, die-cut cardboard and die-cut metal, illustrations, and photographic prints. Spanning decades and various Pepsi logos and slogans.

Emerge Gallery & Art Center offers ten weeks of art camp. Each week is different for each age group.
June 2 - August 15, 2025
Camps are for youth ages 3 and up

This nostalgic exhibit features signage from the Mitchell Slotnick Pepsi Collection. During the 20th century, signage evolved from its infancy to dominance in the field of advertising. Pepsi signage examples on exhibit include metal signs, 3-D plastic signs, neon clock signs, thermometer signs, calendar signs, die-cut cardboard and die-cut metal, illustrations, and photographic prints. Spanning decades and various Pepsi logos and slogans.