Waterworks Visual Arts Center is proud to partner with El Centro de la Comunidad Latina and Rowan Salisbury Schools for the third year, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. This special exhibit features artwork created by seventy-two middle and high school students throughout Salisbury-Rowan County.
The one-month exhibition, Expressing Heritage through Art, was on view September 17 through October 15, 2025, in the 2nd floor outreach galleries at Waterworks Visual Arts Center. A public reception honoring the artists and their families was hosted on October 2, 2025.
El Centro de la Comunidad Latina
Our mission is to create a positive, nurturing environment that supports people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or socioeconomic background. We are a dedicated non-profit organization committed to empowering people by fostering their comprehensive development of capabilities and rights, which ultimately leads to transformative personal growth. At the core of our efforts is the belief that each person possesses unique talents, abilities and potential waiting to be unlocked. We strive to be the catalyst that ignites the spark of self-discovery and self-confidence within people, inspiring them to embrace their strengths and work on areas of improvement.
Enjoy the virtual exhibition below…
Grade 9, JCHS
Madelyn Corrillo Grade 9, JCHS
Abel Brown Grade 11, JCHS
Kimori Lynn Pearson Grade 10, JCHS
Marissa Morales Grade 10, JCHS
Allisson Ramirez Quiterio Grade 11, JCHS
Mitchell Cruz-Miller Grade 12, JCHS
Caelun Christy Grade 8, China Grove Middle
Jenniffer Bonilla Grade 8, China Grove Middle
Essie Buckwalter Grade 8, China Grove Middle
Brody Linker Grade 8, China Grove Middle
Jeymy Malta Grade 8, China Grove Middle
Delaney Sanchez Alvarado Grade 12, JCHS
Jackie Flores Garcia Grade 8, China Grove Middle
Maria Sotelo Perez Grade 3, Knollwood Elementary
Aubree Lancaster Grade 3, Knollwood Elementary
Mia Turcios Grade 3, Knollwood Elementary
Catherine Darrawich Grade 3, Knollwood Elementary
Nathan J Mejia Grade 3, Knollwood Elementary
Bentley Singleton Grade 3, Knollwood Elementary
Briceyda Gonzales Grade 3, Knollwood Elementary
Harlyn Chavarria Grade 8, Southeast Middle
Maradiaga Flores Grade 6, Southeast Middle
Ana Granados Benitez Grade 6, Southeast Middle
Jacob Rubio Gonzales, Southeast Middle
Aracely Mendoza Grade 8, Southeast Middle
Gisselle Contreras Magana Grade 8, Southeast Middle
Monica Diaz Grade 8, Southeast Middle
Alexander Medina Grade 4, Bostian Elementary
Marritt Galloway Grade 4, Bostian Elementary
Blaise Woodard Grade 4, Bostian Elementary
Noah Smith Grade 4, Bostian Elementary
David Carter-Mason Rogers-Aniston Sarvis Grade 4, Bostian Elementary
Abagail Black Grade 4, Bostian Elementary
Kendall Becker Grade 12, SRHS
Rebecca Ammons Grade 12, SRHS
Hada Tamayo Aguilar Grade 12, SRHS
Haiden Hinson Grade 11, SRHS
Kaitty Benitez Ortiz Grade 10, SRHS
Yubal Garcia Hernandez Grade 11, SRHS
Paola Viveros Romero Grade 12, SRHS
Ashly Rangel Grade 12, SRHS
Bradley Okula Grade 7, Corriher Lipe MS
Sofia Sexton Grade 8, Corriher Lipe MS
Paisley Lowe Grade 8, Corriher Lipe MS
Alexa Landero Mendez Grade 7, Corriher Lipe MS
Monssed Roman Gaspar Grade 8, Corriher Lipe MS
Iyana Johnson Grade 7, Corriher Lipe MS
Grace Sain Grade 7, Corrier Lipe MS
Sophia Olson Grade 5, Millbridge Elementary
Bentley Barnhill Grade 5, Millbridge Elementary
Violey Hainor Grade 5, Millbridge Elementary
Abby Patterson Grade 5, Millbridge Elementary
Damian Gonzales Mejia Grade 4, Millbridge Elementary
Miguel Saavedra-Amezquita Grade 4, Millbridge Elementary
Max Rodriguez Grade 4, Millbridge Elementary
Violet Mandoza Lainez Grade 1, China Grove Elementary
Leonardo Luna Soares Grade 2, China Grove Elementary
Daneric Rodriguez Peralta Grade 1, China Grove Elementary
Savannah Beckhan Grade 2, China Grove Elementary
Ava Curiel Grade 2, China Grove Elementary
Mason Morris Grade 2, China Grove Elementary
Dyland Carrasco Grade 1, Landis Elementary
Nathan Wunderlin Grade 1, Landis Elementary
Aria Hill Grade 4, Landis Elementary
Jhovani Cruz Grade 5, Landis Elementary
Aria Young Grade 1, Landis Elementary
Jazon Menius Grade 3, Landis Elementary
Nova Harrington Grade 5, Landis Elementary
FACES of Trinity Living Center
This exhibit features portraits of members from Trinity Living Center Adult Daycare Program painted by local artists.
These artists have taken special care to highlight the wisdom and joy of their subjects.
The portraits were on view in Waterworks' Delhaize Conference Room, October 21 through November 23, 2024.
Enjoy this opportunity to view the show virtually and share with family and friends!
Building Bridges Through ART
Waterworks Visual Arts Center is proud to present, in partnership with Rowan Helping Ministries’ New Tomorrows program, Building Bridges Through ART. This important outreach program uses art and creative expression to help participants overcome the personal challenges that have led to their homelessness. Through the positive act of creating art, these emerging artists have discovered new worlds and have come together in a place that is non-threatening and where they are free to explore and express themselves.
This exhibit showcases the unique talents of twenty-three individuals who have shown self-exploration and creative expression can bring about powerful and positive changes in their lives.
By attending and supporting this exhibition, you are encouraging these individuals to use art to promote life changes, as well as enriching their lives and empowering them to break the cycle of crisis.
2024 YSUP Rowan
Anti-Vaping Poster Contest
To address the rising concerns surrounding vaping among young individuals, YSUP Rowan, Healthy Rowan,
Rowan County Health Department, Center for Prevention Services in partnership with Waterworks Visual Arts Center launched
an anti-vaping art contest. This innovative initiative aims to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping while providing a
creative outlet for students to express themselves.
A reception for the students, and their families and friends was held on January 18, 2024.
1st Place Winners: Lizzie Brilliant (L) and Charlie Ward (R)
3rd Place Winner: Giovanni Lopez
CONGRATULATIONS!
Please enjoy the works submitted for exhibition, below…
Let’s Put an A in ART
Waterworks Visual Arts Center is proud to partner with Essie Academy to provide rotating art sessions to their kindergarten through sixth grade students. Let’s Put an A in the ARTS , a grassroots program, funded in part by an Arts & Cultural Development grant from the Rowan Arts Council, began in February and concluded May 2023. The program was designed to fulfill the school’s mission to offer an academic environment, which includes the arts for collegiate and workforce preparation.
Students explored a variety of art media including drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media sculpture with Art Educator, Jackie Black. Students also participated in a guided tour of Waterworks Visual Arts Center and a hands-on art experience in the art center’s Weisiger Studio.
Let’s Put an A in the ARTS concluded with an exhibition of selected works created during the sessions at Essie Academy. The school hosted a public reception in conjunction with their 2023 Kindergarten Graduation and Student Awards Ceremony on May 23. The work is now exhibited in the Fisher Hall Gallery at Waterworks Visual Arts Center through June 30 with an artists’ reception on June 15, 2023, 5:00-6:30pm.
Principal Dr. Latisha Feamster has expressed her appreciation for the partnership with Waterworks and a desire to continue the collaboration for her students.
The F A C E S of Trinity Living Center exhibition
Plein Air Carolina Artists
Silly City Professional Development
RCPR - Art Therapy
Rowan County Parks & Rec - Art Therapy
49 Days of Gratitude: A Celebration of Thanks
49 Days of Gratitude exhibition; Window Gallery facing Liberty Street
First Baptist Pre-School children visit the "49 Days of Gratitude" window gallery exhibition
Benefit Exhibition & Art Sale for Gizelle
S.O.A.R.
S.O.A.R.