Sunday Aug 10, 2025 SARUS FESTIVAL CLOSING PARTY & ARCHIVE AUCTION
7-9PM: Free / Donation

SARUS FEST “BUGLES: CLOSING PARTY & BREATHING ARCHIVE AUCTION”

Bugles are the calls of cranes. A wrap up the SARUS Festival with an evening of
celebration, connection, and reflection. Join us for tacos, drinks, dancing, and the
final presentation of The Breathing Archive—a living collection of artwork,
performances, and videos created by artists and audiences throughout the
festival.

This dynamic archive documents the spirit and impact of SARUS in
real-time, offering a unique glimpse into the creative exchanges that unfolded
across the week.
○ Tacos and beverages will be available for purchase at the bar.
○ Tickets: FREE and open to all. Donations encouraged! Thank you for sharing the
vision!

Facebook Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/sarus-festival-bugles-closing-/1263535965256522/

READ MORE ABOUT THE SARUS FEST BELOW

8th SARUS Festival for Site-specific & Experimental Art: The Beloved Local
Festival returns to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, August 8th-10th,
2025.
A celebrated platform for artistic presentation and exchange, SARUS is Held at multiple venues across Wilmington NC, Sarus is 3 days of multisensory performances, workshops, a symposium, exhibits, and social events, held at 5 different venues;
Featuring local, national, and international artists, showcasing a range of
disciplines, including visual art, dance, sculpture, performance art, photography, concert music, and film.

Want to participate? See below.

Festival homepage: https://sarusfestival.weebly.com
Festival schedule: https://sarusfestival.weebly.com/festival-schedule.html
Sarus 2025 artists: https://sarusfestival.weebly.com/artists.html
Festival blog: https://sarusfestival.weebly.com/blog

More about Sarus Fest
Organized by the Alban Elved Dance Company, a non-profit 501(c)(3)* organization, the festival has become a vital part of North Carolina’s cultural landscape, offering a space for diverse artistic expression.
In its 8th year, SARUS continues to foster creativity, connection,
and collaboration by presenting cutting-edge art that engages with the environment and
contemporary concerns.

PARTICIPATING VENUES:
2025 PARTICIPATING VENUES include:
● The Studio Theater at Cape Fear Community College in the Wilson Center (August 8th,
entrance on Hanover Street)
● Jengo's Playhouse on 815 Princess Street (August 9th)
● Hope Recovery Faith Community at 3403 Winston Blvd (August 9th and 10th)
● Beach access #2 on Wrightsville Beach, NC (August 10th) as well as
● Barzarre at 1610 Castle Street (August 10th).

WANT TO PARTICIPATE?

There are some opportunities to receive free access to events in exchange for
volunteering for the Sarus Festival in a number of capacities. For more information, visit:
https://sarusfestival.weebly.com/get-involved--participate.html