Located in Washington, NC, Beaufort County Arts Council dba Arts of the Pamlico (AoP), was founded in 1972. AoP is the owner and custodian of the historic Turnage Theatre, a 432-seat performing arts center with retail space, gallery, and the center for all administrative activities. The Turnage Theatre is a contributing facility to the downtown historic district and houses an additional historic Vaudeville Theatre yet to be restored.