Experience Christmas with
The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz
On exhibit november 2, 2024 through january 17, 2025
with special opening events friday, november 1.
This exhibition is being presented in part through a gift from the Alamance Arts’ Louise & Carlyle Wooten Family Fund, which was established to bring to the Alamance County community arts programming and arts exhibitions of national and international acclaim.
don’t miss out on this special, timeless exhibit that appeals to everyone in the family!
Charles Monroe Schulz brightened the world for over 50 years with his Peanuts comic strip, which debuted October 2, 1950. With Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the lovable Peanuts Gang, Schulz explored the emotional territory of friendship, disappointment, faith, and tolerance. He was an artist and a storyteller who transformed images of everyday life into art that captured the humor, vulnerability, and dignity of the human spirit. Through Peanuts, Schulz connected people everywhere with his drawings and stories, The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz explores Schulz's personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind Peanuts and its unique cast of characters. The exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts.
This special exhibit at Alamance Arts in Graham, NC is available for viewing November 2, 2024 through January 17, 2025. Special additions to the exhibit include a replica of Charles Schulz studio, as well as photo opportunities at Lucy's Psychiatric Booth and Snoopy's Dog House. While visiting the exhibit, you'll also be able to shop not only for Peanuts merchandise, but hand made artisan items created especially for holiday gift giving by local artists featured in our Picasso's Gift Shop.
EXHIBIT HOURS:
MONDAY - THURSDAY 10am - 5pm
FRIDAY 10am - 7pm
SATURDAY 10am - 5pm
SUNDAY - CLOSED
Online tickets $4.00. At door $6.00. Children 5 and under are FREE.
Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to visit early in the week and to purchase tickets in advance. Groups of 20 or more, please call 336.226.4495 to reserve your tickets. School groups with young children should have ample adult supervision to be able to control all children in the group.
Attending on the day chosen with your ticket purchase helps with crowd control and the overall exhibit experience. Tickets can be used on another date if you are unable to come on your originally scheduled ticket date.
NOTE that we will be closed on Veterans Day, 11/11; Thanksgiving Day, 11/28, December 24 through 26; New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
snoopy’s preview after party - ages 21+
FRIDAY, NOVember 1
7-9:30pm floating
$40 Per Person. *This event is being held in lieu of Mistletoe and Martinis for 2024
Enjoy sipping on a Peppermint Patty Martini, Linus' Security Blanket Martini and Pig Pen's Dirty Martini (and other non-alcoholic beverages) while enjoying hors d’oeuvres with a Peanuts theme and lively entertainment. Get first choice in finding gifts for friends and family in Picasso's gift shop featuring local hand made artisan products, along with lots of Peanuts merchandise. And, of course, take your time viewing all this amazing exhibit has to offer. (Along with lots of photo opportunities.) This event is for ages 21+ Tickets for SNOOPY’S PREVIEW AFTER PARTY are limited to 100 guests.
PEANUTS PREVIEW AND FAMILY FRIENDLY EXHIBIT OPENING PARTY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
3-6PM floating
$15 per adult. Children 5 and under free.
Be among the first to view “The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz” exhibit before it opens to the general public. Alamance Arts is the first location to host “Sparky’s Studio” - a replica of Charles Schulz’ studio. In addition to learning more about all the Peanuts characters and Schulz’s life, you’ll also have the opportunity to take photos at Lucy’s Psych booth and Snoopy’s doghouse. Snoopy will also be making an appearance. We’ll have light refreshments (Peanuts themed, of course) and a special craft. Plus, Alamance Arts will be fully stocked with lots of Peanuts Merchandise. Tickets for the OPENING PARTY AND EXHIBIT PREVIEW are limited to 150.