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Ben Long Fresco

"Sacred Dance & the Muses"

By Benjamin F. Long IV | Completed April 2004

Ben Long's "Sacred Dance & the Muses" is a permanent art piece located on the gallery ceiling of CoMMA. Ben Long completed the fresco April 19, 2004, and the fresco became part of the Blue Ridge Heritage Trail in 2014. 

Fresco Photos

The photos below will give you a glimpse of the spectacular fresco at CoMMA. Of course the best way to view the fresco is to relax into one of our viewing chairs and soak in the artwork. Stop by CoMMA and enjoy!  You can view the fresco Monday -through Friday from 12:00 pm - 5:00…

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About the Fresco

The idea to put a fresco on the gallery ceiling of CoMMA was conceived by the theater's first director, Bill Wilson. Such a massive project was going to take a lot of help from local residents, and the City of Morganton assembled a funding group, the Burke County Endowment for the Arts. The…

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Upcoming Events

  • SOLD OUT - Radiant Root Theatre Company presents Stage to Spotlight: A Youth Theatre Intensive
    Mon, Jul 13 2026, 8am - 12pm
  • CoMMA presents Summer 2026 Workshops for Teens
    Mon, Jul 20 2026, 9 - 11am
  • CoMMA presents Donna Washington: Fun, Foolery & Folktales
    Sat, Aug 1 2026, 11am - 12pm
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