STAFF REPORT
Art galleries throughout region are holding exciting activities.
Chowan Arts Council
EDENTON — The Chowan Arts Council opened its “Sugar and Spice” exhibit — featuring nine talented female artists — on Oct. 5.
The artists in the multimedia exhibit included Catherine Agraz, Nora Crouch, Annie Cummins, Sandi Griffin, Kris Iden, Margaret Benton Jones, Jaquelin Perry, Stacy Smith and Clair Waters.
Artists from other female artists were on display as part of the regular exhibit.
During the opening reception, artworks by Susan Birckhead, Margaret Benton-Jones and Richard Heiser were auctioned by raffle. Proceeds benefitted the Melissa P. Fields Scholarship Fund. Fields, a longtime educator, was a supporter of the regional arts community.
The Chowan Arts Council, at 112 W. Water St., Edenton, will host a featured artist reception with Fen Rascoe from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7.
Some of the artwork on display at the Chowan Arts Council. 
Attendees of the reception for the “Sugar and Spice” exhibit. 
Some of the artwork on display during the “Sugar and Spice” exhibit. 
A poem 
An artwork depicting the Edenton Lighthouse and a boat 
Artwork 
A sign honoring Melissa Fields. 
The opening reception included music.
Martin County Arts Council
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County Arts Council is hosting a 60-Year Photography Retrospective of the work of William Ahearn, an award-winning photographer, author and artist. Ahearn is an Edenton resident.
His photographs will be on display until Nov. 25, 2024.
The Martin County Arts Council is at 124 Washington St., Williamston.
Bertie County Arts Council
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Arts Council will host a Chili Cookoff Fundraiser starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Artisan’s Alley, 124 S. King St., Windsor.
The proceeds will benefit Hurricane Helene relief efforts and the council’s renovation project.
For information on participating, visit the council’s Facebook Page or the event page.
