Art in the Azaleas Reception
Mixed media artworks inspired by The North Carolina Arboretum’s National Native Azalea Collection fill the Education Center lobby for a public reception; enjoy light snacks while meeting artists and viewing botanical paintings, collages, and illustrations.
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