College of The Albemarle (COA) is pleased to announce an extraordinary art exhibition titled “Seacycle,” featuring works by students and alumni of COA’s jewelry and art classes. The exhibition will open on Friday, January 24, 2025, on the second floor of B Building at COA – Dare, located at 205 US-64, Manteo, North Carolina.

“Seacycle” showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of current and former COA students, highlighting skills honed through the college’s classes and the creative resources of Outer Banks artists. Each piece in the exhibition incorporates recycled, repurposed, or found objects, reflecting the artists’ commitment to reducing wasteful practices through a mindful and artistic process.

The opening reception will be held on Friday, January 24th, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will be open to the public. The gallery will remain open for viewing through Thursday, February 20th, with hours Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Denise Turner, a past student of COA’s jewelry classes and an exhibiting artist in “Seacycle,” shared, “When I look back at my years in the jewelry program at COA, I recall my fondest memories are the collaborations with other artists and bouncing creative ideas between each of them. Being a part of this new exhibition has set a tone for my year, and I have enjoyed my time helping to contribute to it. I work with recycled materials most of the time and am happy to show some of my work in ‘Seacycle’ along with some fabulous COA artists past and present.”

For more information or media inquiries, contact Tammy W. Sawyer, COA Director of Communications and Marketing, at 252-335-0821 ext. 2420 or [email protected].