The Dunn Center at North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) is proud to announce Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts and Our State Magazine as sponsors for its upcoming exhibit, The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz, running November 14, 2025, through January 29, 2026.
This exciting collaboration arrives at the perfect moment as the world celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts. It is a partnership that is as fitting as it is heartwarming – Peanuts meets peanuts.
Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts, a beloved local brand based in Enfield, N.C., shares more than just a name with Schulz’s iconic comic strip. Both represent the simple joys of everyday life, family, and nostalgia, the kind of timeless warmth that connects generations.
“Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts has long been a symbol of local pride and tradition,” said Sheila Martin, Executive Director of The Dunn Center. “Their partnership, alongside Our State Magazine, another North Carolina staple, perfectly captures the spirit of celebrating art, nostalgia, and homegrown excellence.”
As a leading voice for North Carolina culture, Our State Magazine continues its mission of highlighting the people, places, and traditions that make the state unique. Its sponsorship of this exhibit reinforces a shared commitment to celebrating the creativity and community spirit that both Schulz’s work and The Dunn Center represent.
Visitors to The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz will experience an intimate look into the life and legacy of one of America’s most influential artists. The exhibit features original comic panels, rare drawings, and personal reflections that trace Schulz’s 50-year journey with Peanuts—a comic strip that continues to warm hearts and inspire generations.
Tickets are only $5.00 and are on sale now for The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz at https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1053186/the-life-art-of-charles-mschulz-rocky-mount-the-dunn-center or by visiting the Dunn Center Box Office.
The exhibit will run November 14, 2025 – January 29, 2026.
Whether you come for the art, the nostalgia, or the peanuts, this exhibit is sure to bring smiles to every generation celebrating 75 years of Peanuts and 30 years of The Dunn Center’s commitment to the arts.
