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Reception for Artist Brianna Goodwin

April 7 at the Carolina Civic Center

Historic Theater in Downtown Lumberton

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown
Lumberton will hold a reception 5:30-7pm Thursday
April 7 for an exhibit featuring artwork by artist Brian-
na Goodwin. Emerge: The Art of Brianna Goodwin will
be on display March 19 through April 22 in the theater’s
main lobby. In addition to the reception, the exhibit can
be viewed by the public during scheduled events or by
appointment.

Based in rural North Carolina, Brianna Goodwin began
creating floral pieces in her home as a therapeutic exer-
cise and has been painting acrylic and mixed media works
since 2019. Originally a performing artist, she blends her
love of telling stories with a passion for visual art.

“Emerge is an exhibit that explores the transformational
periods of one’s life,” said Goodwin. “Throughout the
pieces I have paired abstract portraits with symbols of na-
ture and unorthodox brush strokes to reflect the imperfec-
tions of our patterns of emerging. Processes such as the
changing of seasons from winter to spring or a woman
becoming a mother are beautiful, yet somewhat imper-
fect in nature. Through these works I hope to convey that
however imperfect these life transformations may be, they
are vital to our growth and propensity to reach our truest
selves.”

Soon after Goodwin began sharing her work online, she
received inquiries from viewers interested in purchasing. Since that time, she has immersed herself into developing her
signature style of abstract and impressionistic paintings for her collectors. She has conducted workshops, created a line
of products and seen immeasurable success as a self-taught painter. She is elated to be partnering with the Carolina Civic
Center to feature her first full exhibit.

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is a beautifully-restored 1928 treasure listed on the National Register of His-
toric Places that offers visitors a unique and visually stunning experience. The theater is located at 315 North Chestnut
Street in the heart of downtown Lumberton. First opened as a vaudeville and silent film house, the theater offers a wide
array of programming including live touring performances, original productions, art exhibits, films, special events and
rentals. For more information visit www.carolinaciviccenter.com

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is located in historic downtown Lumberton at Fourth and Chestnut streets,
just one block north of the downtown plaza. There is plenty of parking around the theater.