Emerge Gallery & Art Center — Attraction in Greenville

Shows change regularly, they always have a reception on First Friday Artwalk (every month, rain or shine!). In addition to regularly rotating schedules, they sell work by local artists. The work is well priced and great for yourself or gifting to another, and when you buy, you're contributing to the local economy, and helping both established artists as well as student artists.

They have a holiday market that is November thru December, plus shows and markets for other holidays during the year, like Valentine's Day. In addition to the gallery, the learning facilities are wonderful. They have ceramics and metals studios where anyone can take classes and they have wonderful summer and after school programs for children.

Finally, the Director of this establishment also teaches classes to ECU students on the business of running an art business.

Overall, a really great place to learn more about art and craft, and to hang out on...

Emerge is the home of Pitt County's Art Council and it is an incredible asset to the community.

Aside from its role as a gallery, which provides artists and organizations an important opportunity to showcase their work. Emerge also serves several other critical roles within the community...

A place to take art classes, for both adults and children, (specifically amazing summer camps!)

An intimate venue for local musicians.

A crucial linchpin organization in ensuring that the arts are are strong part of the Pitt County community...

And no exaggeration but there's even more...

An amazing gift shop, a great place to book an event or a nice stop on an afternoon exploring uptown Greenville.

If you have not already had a chance to visit, I highly recommend a pop-in. Especially on a First Friday on a month when the new exhibitions...

Emerge is actually....AWESOME! My daughter attended a youth program hosted by ECU there and what a fantastic setting and overall cool place! The artwork was beautiful, unique and not outrageously priced from what I saw! Reid at the front counter was super knowledgeable, perky and happy tonbe there and assist me with questions. Will be back to browse, shop and participate in class. BONUS The Youth Arts Festival at Town Commons was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! LOOKING FORWARD...