Events

The dedication of the life size bronze Sculpture “Elliot Daingerfield en plein air” sculpted by Brenda Mauney Councill September 9th 2017 – 5:00 pmEdgewood cottage – 115 Chestnut Street – Blowing Rock, NC

Sponsored by Shurtape Technologies, LLC. , The United Arts Council. and numerous donors.  The Hickory Museum of Art hosted internationally acclaimed North Carolina resident and artist, Brenda Mauney Councill, for several months while she paints and brings to life a large-scale mural in the Coe Gallery of the Museum.  Visitors and will have the opportunity…

“I have awarded Brenda Councill several important commissions that will inspire on a grand scale. Visitors to these Great Halls of Learning and higher Education facilities will enjoy her work for many generations to come!” –  Irwin Belk,Philanthropist, State Senator,ret., UN Ambassador   “Education is a timeless constant that distinguishes humankind across all cultures and…

Dedication of the Core Laboratory Building and Dome -2010 David H. Murdock commissioned the largest painted dome in the southeast to crown the multi billion dollar building within the North Carolina Research Campus. Martha Stewart climbed 100 feet to meet the artist and exclaimed “Brenda Councill is Michelle-angelo!” “I selected Brenda Councill and her team…

Wit and Wisdom Gallery Talk- Sponsored by The Hickory Museum of Art The evening opens with refreshments and time of networking/socializing. Then enjoy a program by muralist Brenda Councill, who will discuss her current exhibition, A Mural in the Making, and being a woman artist. Presented by the Women’s Resource Center.

Campbell Cottage Murals: “Images that Inspire” Scripture: Philippians 4:8 “Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (NIV) Campbell Cottage is our secure facility housing the children who are dealing…

Brenda Councill grew up in jacksonville, Florida and has donated many of her early drawings to the permanent collection of the Mandarin Museum and the City of Jacksonville. She has been active in the Historical Society for more than 30 years and her drawings, paintings and prints capture the legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe and…