Dear friends,
Another year has come full circle and we are looking forward to seeing you on Ocracoke Island for our Fall Membership Meeting at Deepwater Theater on Thursday, November 19, 7 PM. Come join Ocracoke Alive as we share stories, dessert, news from this past year, and dreams for the future!
Ocracoke Alive's Arts Partnership Program 2016 Seeking Guest
Teachers and Sponsors.
In 2015, Ocracoke Alive initiated the Art Partnership
Program to bring visiting artists into the Ocracoke School for 17 weeks of
creative programming. The students
(and staff) had such an incredible time! Last year’s classes included such
offerings as painting, basket making, soap, photography, baking, paper
construction, pottery, jewelry, tie-dye, and more.
This year Ocracoke Alive again invites artists and teachers
to inspire the island students by sharing their talents. Instructors from the
Ocracoke community will receive a stipend, and teachers from off Ocracoke will
receive housing for themselves and up to 3 guests. “The natural beauty and
remoteness of Ocracoke has long been an inspiration for artists from around the
world,” say director David Tweedie.
“This program provides a wonderful opportunity for off island artists to
retreat from the outside world for a week of creative rejuvenation while
helping to inspire the Ocracoke’s next generations.”
Teachers interested in applying to the program can do so
through the Ocracoke Alive website at www.ocracokealive.org.
Ocracoke Alive relies upon financial contributions towards
the $8000 estimated cost of the program and donations of housing for guest
artists. Tax-deductible donations
can be mailed to "Ocracoke Alive, PO Box 604, Ocracoke, NC 27960" and
online credit card donations can be made through the Ocracoke Alive website atwww.ocracokealive.org
Skipjack Wilma Lee Labor Day Gala a Great Success!
Thanks to everyone who helped support the Skipjack Wilma Lee at our Annual Labor Day Gala! The event raised almost $2000. We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon dockside at the Community Square, chatting with fans and supporters. After many trials, we happily report that we have completed our first full season without storms or interruptions to our programming! We look forward to developing further events aboard our flagship in 2016!
Finley Woolston and his Joyful Band of Singers to Return to the Ocracoke Methodist Church for a Christmas Concert
On Friday, December 18, Finley Woolston will be bringing his Joyful Band of Singers to Ocracoke Island for a Christmas Concert at the Methodist Church. The nineteen member choir will present a selection of holiday music from across the centuries and around the world. If you have never viewed the beautiful Christmas decorations in this historic church, this is a perfect event for you. Ocracoke Alive produces the community concert in partnership with the Ocracoke UMC, and helps provide dinner and lodging for the performers. Many thanks to Finley and crew for sharing their talents!
Thanks all for this newsletter. Look forward to seeing you on the island. Thanks for all of your support!
