North Tower at Blackmon Amphitheatre

nScott Barkan is a guitarist, singer and %u200Bsongwriter based in New York's Hudson Valley.After years of working as an in demand sideman for various songwriters and bands around the country, having his guitar playing and songwriting featured on national television (The Real World, The Hills, Keeping up with the Kardashians, etc.), as well as leading numerous guitar oriented instrumental projects, Scott has recently struck out as an acoustic based solo artist.n%u200BnThe new project, which finds Scott's signature shimmering guitar tones and skronky, avant/country improvisations serving as the backdrop for his witty, self-effacing and often heartbreaking lyric writing, is without-a-doubt Barkan's most personal project to date.

Forecast Music, the Piedmont Triad’s premier contemporary music group, proudly presents amazing works from across the country as well as wonderful pieces composed in our own backyard. Included will be the work of the winner of our 2013 national call for scores, George Heathco of Texas, a fantastic submission from last year's call by Nicholas Omiccioli of Missouri, and a slate of amazing home grown Piedmont Triad music, including works by Lance Hulme, Trevor Bumgarner, and Eric Schwartz. Performers include Forecast regulars Carla Copeland-Burns-flute, Michael Burns-bassoon, Jacqui Carrasco-violin, and James Douglass-piano, as well as guest artists Kelly Burke-clarinet and Baron Tymas-guitar.

Andy Squint is a singer/songwriter peppered with Louisiana spice. He plays bottleneck slide guitar and is often compared to Sonny Landreth, Randy Newman, and Tom Waits. As a solo or with his band, Andy cooks up a rich gumbo of Blues, Jazz, and Americana music.

Along with all the fun of ArtQuest, each week a new special table project in the NC Art Studio highlights some of the artist's materials, ideas, and themes presented in The Gallery exhibition. To view the Independents exhibition, ask your Facilitator for a tour or visit on your own! Artist Mark Brown is often influenced by music and poetry in his paintings. This week (May 14-18) come to ArtQuest and find out! Paint your own poetry inspired artworks. $5 per person.

Each object on exhibition has a distinctive story, and each has a compelling connection to American culture. Discover more with Curator Susan Webster.

nScott Barkan is a guitarist, singer and %u200Bsongwriter based in New York's Hudson Valley.After years of working as an in demand sideman for various songwriters and bands around the country, having his guitar playing and songwriting featured on national television (The Real World, The Hills, Keeping up with the Kardashians, etc.), as well as leading numerous guitar oriented instrumental projects, Scott has recently struck out as an acoustic based solo artist.n%u200BnThe new project, which finds Scott's signature shimmering guitar tones and skronky, avant/country improvisations serving as the backdrop for his witty, self-effacing and often heartbreaking lyric writing, is without-a-doubt Barkan's most personal project to date.