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may 2022
marLaura Berendsen Hughes Art ExhibitMonth Long Event (march) Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Event Details
Laura Berendsen Hughes is an acrylic painter working in Durham, North Carolina, USA. She paints dramatic, monumental silhouettes that balance initial spontaneity with the maturity of many layers
Event Details
Laura Berendsen Hughes is an acrylic painter working in Durham, North Carolina, USA. She paints dramatic, monumental silhouettes that balance initial spontaneity with the maturity of many layers of washes, impastos and line work. She has a BFA in sculpture from UNC – Chapel Hill and has worked as a professional graphic designer for many years. She uses her graphic design skills as an integral part of the process of creating initial compositions as well as adding final twists and turns.
Artist Statements
When I paint I’m attempting to use my accumulative skills to make something beautiful. Beauty isn’t the same as prettiness, although pretty also requires skill. For me beauty is deeper and must contain chaos decay and imperfection. What looks intuitive and spontaneous in my work actually starts with a fairly tight plan. I create a computer “sketch” so that I don’t have to think too much during the initial painting process. I’m an unapologetic copyist. I steal brush strokes, colors, shapes and techniques from other paintings to build my sketches. I use that digital guide as long as it doesn’t feel constrictive, I’m not just executing a plan, every step of the process is open to new inspiration. I’m a materialist at heart, I love to see what the paint wants to do and let it have a say in what finally shows up!
Reception:
Thursday, March 3, 2022
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Showing
March 3 – May 6, 2022
We are now VAX it or MASK it. Face covering is required for all those that have not been fully vaccinated.

Time
Month Long Event (march)
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
The Dunn Center
Event Details
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA – Finding Freedom Through Art by the Art Club at the Nash Correctional Institution will be coloring the walls of the Mims Gallery at
Event Details
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA – Finding Freedom Through Art by the Art Club at the Nash Correctional Institution will be coloring the walls of the Mims Gallery at North Carolina Wesleyan University’s Dunn Center from May 12 – August 5, 2022. This exhibition is open to the public and has free admission, a reception will be held on May 12 from 5 – 7 pm.
The purpose of the Art Club of Nash Correctional Institution is to provide academic and technical training for the inmates at the Institution. The art club offers art classes for the beginner to the advanced and all the classes are inmate generated and inmate taught. For the inmates, art has become a way of life; the benefits associated with working in art speak for themselves. Art gives the inmates a way to reconnect with family and friends and to heal damaged relationships.
Art transcends cultural barriers and the classes provide goals to work towards, inspire confidence, promote strong work ethic, and give better tools to communicate ideas or express emotion. Walking through the Mims Gallery during this exhibition will show how your current circumstances do not determine your future and how beauty can be found anywhere.
This exhibit is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources as well as by the NC Department of Public Safety.
The Mims Gallery is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday 10-5, during evening performances at The Dunn Center and through special appointments with the Art Curator.
About The Dunn Center
The Dunn Center is a premier venue for concerts, shows and conferences in eastern NC. Located on the campus of NC Wesleyan University, in the heart of Rocky Mount, The Dunn Center is proud to host the Wesleyan Performing Art Series. In addition to these world-class performances, The Dunn Center features a variety of campus and community events, including Wesleyan Players productions, concerts of the Tar River Swing Band and Orchestra and other various performances by nationally known artists. The Mims Gallery, located within The Dunn Center, hosts a variety of exhibits, including paintings, drawings, and sculpture. The Gallery is open weekdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m., as well as during performances. To learn more, visit dunncenter.com and follow on Facebook and TikToc at mims.art.gallery
Reception:
Thursday, May 12, 2022
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Showing
May 12, 2022 – August 5, 2022
Time
Month Long Event (may)
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
The Dunn Center
june 2022
Event Details
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA – Finding Freedom Through Art by the Art Club at the Nash Correctional Institution will be coloring the walls of the Mims Gallery at
Event Details
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA – Finding Freedom Through Art by the Art Club at the Nash Correctional Institution will be coloring the walls of the Mims Gallery at North Carolina Wesleyan University’s Dunn Center from May 12 – August 5, 2022. This exhibition is open to the public and has free admission, a reception will be held on May 12 from 5 – 7 pm.
The purpose of the Art Club of Nash Correctional Institution is to provide academic and technical training for the inmates at the Institution. The art club offers art classes for the beginner to the advanced and all the classes are inmate generated and inmate taught. For the inmates, art has become a way of life; the benefits associated with working in art speak for themselves. Art gives the inmates a way to reconnect with family and friends and to heal damaged relationships.
Art transcends cultural barriers and the classes provide goals to work towards, inspire confidence, promote strong work ethic, and give better tools to communicate ideas or express emotion. Walking through the Mims Gallery during this exhibition will show how your current circumstances do not determine your future and how beauty can be found anywhere.
This exhibit is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources as well as by the NC Department of Public Safety.
The Mims Gallery is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday 10-5, during evening performances at The Dunn Center and through special appointments with the Art Curator.
About The Dunn Center
The Dunn Center is a premier venue for concerts, shows and conferences in eastern NC. Located on the campus of NC Wesleyan University, in the heart of Rocky Mount, The Dunn Center is proud to host the Wesleyan Performing Art Series. In addition to these world-class performances, The Dunn Center features a variety of campus and community events, including Wesleyan Players productions, concerts of the Tar River Swing Band and Orchestra and other various performances by nationally known artists. The Mims Gallery, located within The Dunn Center, hosts a variety of exhibits, including paintings, drawings, and sculpture. The Gallery is open weekdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m., as well as during performances. To learn more, visit dunncenter.com and follow on Facebook and TikToc at mims.art.gallery
Reception:
Thursday, May 12, 2022
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Showing
May 12, 2022 – August 5, 2022
Time
Month Long Event (may)
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
The Dunn Center
Event Details
June 27 – July 1, 2022 Join us as we uncover new ways to explore, connect and deepen our faith in Christ together. Youth
Event Details
June 27 – July 1, 2022
Join us as we uncover new ways to explore, connect and deepen our faith in Christ together. Youth Theology Institute for high school students: students are immersed in the college campus, teaching with the Religious department, and community outreach.
Time
June 27 (Monday) 3:00 pm - July 1 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Location
North Carolina Wesleyan University Campus
Organizer
Youth Theology Institute
july 2022
Event Details
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA – Finding Freedom Through Art by the Art Club at the Nash Correctional Institution will be coloring the walls of the Mims Gallery at
Event Details
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA – Finding Freedom Through Art by the Art Club at the Nash Correctional Institution will be coloring the walls of the Mims Gallery at North Carolina Wesleyan University’s Dunn Center from May 12 – August 5, 2022. This exhibition is open to the public and has free admission, a reception will be held on May 12 from 5 – 7 pm.
The purpose of the Art Club of Nash Correctional Institution is to provide academic and technical training for the inmates at the Institution. The art club offers art classes for the beginner to the advanced and all the classes are inmate generated and inmate taught. For the inmates, art has become a way of life; the benefits associated with working in art speak for themselves. Art gives the inmates a way to reconnect with family and friends and to heal damaged relationships.
Art transcends cultural barriers and the classes provide goals to work towards, inspire confidence, promote strong work ethic, and give better tools to communicate ideas or express emotion. Walking through the Mims Gallery during this exhibition will show how your current circumstances do not determine your future and how beauty can be found anywhere.
This exhibit is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources as well as by the NC Department of Public Safety.
The Mims Gallery is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday 10-5, during evening performances at The Dunn Center and through special appointments with the Art Curator.
About The Dunn Center
The Dunn Center is a premier venue for concerts, shows and conferences in eastern NC. Located on the campus of NC Wesleyan University, in the heart of Rocky Mount, The Dunn Center is proud to host the Wesleyan Performing Art Series. In addition to these world-class performances, The Dunn Center features a variety of campus and community events, including Wesleyan Players productions, concerts of the Tar River Swing Band and Orchestra and other various performances by nationally known artists. The Mims Gallery, located within The Dunn Center, hosts a variety of exhibits, including paintings, drawings, and sculpture. The Gallery is open weekdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m., as well as during performances. To learn more, visit dunncenter.com and follow on Facebook and TikToc at mims.art.gallery
Reception:
Thursday, May 12, 2022
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Showing
May 12, 2022 – August 5, 2022
Time
Month Long Event (may)
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
The Dunn Center
Event Details
June 27 – July 1, 2022 Join us as we uncover new ways to explore, connect and deepen our faith in Christ together. Youth
Event Details
June 27 – July 1, 2022
Join us as we uncover new ways to explore, connect and deepen our faith in Christ together. Youth Theology Institute for high school students: students are immersed in the college campus, teaching with the Religious department, and community outreach.
Time
June 27 (Monday) 3:00 pm - July 1 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Location
North Carolina Wesleyan University Campus
Organizer
Youth Theology Institute
Event Details
July 10 – July 15, 2022 Apply Today! Application Deadline: June 20, 2022 The
Event Details
July 10 – July 15, 2022
Application Deadline: June 20, 2022
The Shelton Challenge is a six-day residential leadership experience that seeks youth who are rising 9th – 12th graders (graduating seniors included) with a 3.0+ unweighted (GPA).
The foundation of the program is based on General Shelton’s five cornerstones of values-based leadership—honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity and social responsibility. The core curriculum focuses on Personal Leadership Assessment and Interpersonal Dynamics, Role of Values and Ethics in Leadership, Leadership Traits and Approaches, Teambuilding and Empowering Others, Social Responsibility, Public Speaking, and Goal Setting.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in team building activities, high ropes course, service projects, and fun night activities to help students get to know others participating in the program.
Time
10 (Sunday) 8:00 am - 15 (Friday) 6:00 pm
Location
North Carolina Wesleyan University Campus
Organizer
North Carolina Wesleyan University
august 2022
Event Details
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA – Finding Freedom Through Art by the Art Club at the Nash Correctional Institution will be coloring the walls of the Mims Gallery at
Event Details
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA – Finding Freedom Through Art by the Art Club at the Nash Correctional Institution will be coloring the walls of the Mims Gallery at North Carolina Wesleyan University’s Dunn Center from May 12 – August 5, 2022. This exhibition is open to the public and has free admission, a reception will be held on May 12 from 5 – 7 pm.
The purpose of the Art Club of Nash Correctional Institution is to provide academic and technical training for the inmates at the Institution. The art club offers art classes for the beginner to the advanced and all the classes are inmate generated and inmate taught. For the inmates, art has become a way of life; the benefits associated with working in art speak for themselves. Art gives the inmates a way to reconnect with family and friends and to heal damaged relationships.
Art transcends cultural barriers and the classes provide goals to work towards, inspire confidence, promote strong work ethic, and give better tools to communicate ideas or express emotion. Walking through the Mims Gallery during this exhibition will show how your current circumstances do not determine your future and how beauty can be found anywhere.
This exhibit is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources as well as by the NC Department of Public Safety.
The Mims Gallery is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday 10-5, during evening performances at The Dunn Center and through special appointments with the Art Curator.
About The Dunn Center
The Dunn Center is a premier venue for concerts, shows and conferences in eastern NC. Located on the campus of NC Wesleyan University, in the heart of Rocky Mount, The Dunn Center is proud to host the Wesleyan Performing Art Series. In addition to these world-class performances, The Dunn Center features a variety of campus and community events, including Wesleyan Players productions, concerts of the Tar River Swing Band and Orchestra and other various performances by nationally known artists. The Mims Gallery, located within The Dunn Center, hosts a variety of exhibits, including paintings, drawings, and sculpture. The Gallery is open weekdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m., as well as during performances. To learn more, visit dunncenter.com and follow on Facebook and TikToc at mims.art.gallery
Reception:
Thursday, May 12, 2022
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Showing
May 12, 2022 – August 5, 2022
Time
Month Long Event (may)
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
The Dunn Center
tue23aug11:00 amRock the Mount11:00 am North Carolina Wesleyan University Campus
Event Details
Rock the mount is back and we’re ready to make it better than ever! Come out and help us welcome NC Wesleyan’s Class of 2026!
Event Details
Rock the mount is back and we’re ready to make it better than ever!
Come out and help us welcome NC Wesleyan’s Class of 2026! Surrounding area business owners, churches and other non-profit organizations are invited to come gain exposure with Wesleyan’s students and promote your organization.
August 23rd, 11am – 1:30 pm
Food Trucks, Music and More!
Athletics showcase: 2pm -5pm
The Aftershock Party starts at 6:30pm
Live concert, carnival rides, free food and more

Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am
Location
North Carolina Wesleyan University Campus
september 2022
No Events
october 2022
sat01oct8:00 am7:00 pmHomecoming 20228:00 am - 7:00 pm North Carolina Wesleyan University Campus
Event Details
Join us for a day of football, food and fellowship as we celebrate our annual homecoming game right here on campus in the NEW Vernon T Bradley Sports
Event Details
Join us for a day of football, food and fellowship as we celebrate our annual homecoming game right here on campus in the NEW Vernon T Bradley Sports Stadium. LEARN MORE>
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location
North Carolina Wesleyan University Campus
Organizer
North Carolina Wesleyan University
thu20oct5:30 pmFounders' Day 20225:30 pm The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
Event Details
Join us for our annual Founders’ Day Celebration on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Event Details
Join us for our annual Founders’ Day Celebration on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
North Carolina Wesleyan University
november 2022
sat05nov9:00 am12:30 pmFall Open House 2022REGISTER TODAY!9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Event Details
At Open House, you will learn more about scholarships and financial aid, speak with faculty and current students, learn more about the Admissions process, and take a campus tour.
Event Details
At Open House, you will learn more about scholarships and financial aid, speak with faculty and current students, learn more about the Admissions process, and take a campus tour.
Fall 2022
When: November 5, 2022
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
december 2022
No Events
january 2023
No Events
february 2023
sat04feb9:00 am11:00 amSpring Open House 20239:00 am - 11:00 am
Event Details
At Open House, you will learn more about scholarships and financial aid, speak with faculty and current students, learn more about the Admissions process, and take a campus tour.
Event Details
At Open House, you will learn more about scholarships and financial aid, speak with faculty and current students, learn more about the Admissions process, and take a campus tour.
Spring 2023
When: February 4, 2023
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
march 2023
No Events
april 2023
No Events
may 2023
sat06may10:00 am12:00 pm2023 Commencement Ceremony10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
North Carolina Wesleyan University’s 2023 commencement ceremony will be held May 6, 2023.
Event Details
North Carolina Wesleyan University’s 2023 commencement ceremony will be held May 6, 2023.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Organizer
North Carolina Wesleyan University
june 2023
No Events
july 2023
No Events
august 2023
No Events
september 2023
No Events
october 2023
No Events