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We are grateful for these memories captured from photographer Sarah Upton of Sliver of Eternity at this year's Art in Bloom. To see the full album, click here.
Both artists have a full schedule ahead, and plan to see more of their work at these locations.
Alice Ballard:
The Burroughs Chapin Museum Anniversary show, summer show starts in June, 2017
The Bascom Solo show, Sept. 1 - Dec. 2, 2017
Lee Gallery, Clemson "9 Women Fellows of the Upstate," Oct. 2- Nov. 1, 2017
Riverworks Gallery "The “F” Word, Feminine Art," opens Nov. 1, 2017
Riverworks Gallery "A Walk Remembered," solo show during Artisphere 2018
Christina Laurel:
Greenville County Museum of Art "Sketching in the Galleries," June 25, 1-2pm. Free and open to the public.
Limestone College "Emergent: a lily pad installation" August 15-October 20, 2017
The College at Brockport SUNY "Alumni Exhibit," September 5 - October 13, 2017
Arts Center of Clemson, "Japanese Papers & Techniques" workshop, Saturdays, October 21 & December 2, 2017 10am-2pm:
Tim Jones delivered his talk to an enthusiastic crowd and gave us a keen insight to the way his photography reflects so much in his life. With honor and dignity to who he comes in contact with, he is "Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart."
All proceeds from the talk went to the Ladies Aid Society of Flat Rock, a charitable endeavor that has impacted Tim since his childhood and continues to support his work of helping the homeless and hungry in our local community. We are happy to say that Tim drew in a huge crowd which raised $1700 for the Ladies Aid Society!
Gallery dog, Charlie girl was enthralled with Tim's talk! We were so pleased to see that LAS volunteer Debbie Staton won the raffle prize, "The Art of Waiting," an intimate portrait of an American White Pelican.
It’s a rare occasion when an artist is given the opportunity to hear, first-hand, how much their art means to the individual observer. It’s all the more powerful when that observer is a cancer patient whose experience of art has contributed substantially to their overall wellbeing during the treatment process.
On Monday, March 13, at 5:30 pm on WLOS 13, we’re given the chance to eavesdrop on the conversation when Pam McLaughlin, a patient of the Pardee Comprehensive Cancer Center in Hendersonville, meets local artist Kelly G. Chelena to express her appreciation for the art on display in the new cancer treatment facility.
Ms. McLaughlin spends as much as six hours at a time in treatment and has become intimately acquainted with the original paintings, sculpture and photography exhibited throughout the corridors and examination rooms of the Cancer Center. In Monday’s “Windows of Beauty” episode of the WLOS 13 “Carolina Moments” program, she offers a highly personal view of her engagement with the art, eloquently illustrating the power of art to offer inspiration and solace during difficult and stressful times.
Kelly G. Chelena is one of ten artists whose work is exhibited throughout the Cancer Center, and provides the artist’s perspective on what it means to be included in this significant collection of work. Speaking for all the artists, she underscores the humbling gratification to be found by extending an uplifting hand of support to the patients, friends, family and staff embraced by the artwork each day.
Please join WLOS 13 reporter John Le as he brings together the artist and the art lover – collaborators on the path of life and color.
Click here for a sneak peek at Monday's segment.
Take a break from the hectic season and enjoy the peaceful tradition of Japanese tea ceremony. Emiko Suzuki, owner of the WNC Japanese Cultural Center, will be doing a 30 minute demonstration on the wabi sabi art for all to enjoy.
We are so pleased for gallery artist, Lucy Clark, who is the first recipient of the Betty Taylor Award for Emerging Artists given by the Arts Council of Henderson County in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Henderson County.
"Lucy Clark is a clay artist who plans to attend a three week workshop to study under master potter, Clarence Cruz, at the Georgia O’Keefe Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM. The grant award will support her attendance at the workshop in early January, and afterward, the construction of a kiln." - Patty Smyers, ACofHC.
Come join us in this very special celebration of one of Western North Carolina's finest artist!
BY AUSTINE MILLER ARTMAY 24, 2016
Ikebana sculpture by Laura Felt; painting by Karen Paquette.
As far as we know, no one has yet tried the experiment with Monet’s Water Lilies — although, if we’re wrong, we’d love to see any attempt that’s out there. However, the local manifestation of the national Art in Bloom event isn’t about replicating the Masters, anyway: the idea is to elevate floral design to the level of any other artistic medium. When bloom experts interpret various works of visual art, they bring attention to their own passion.
It’s possible that flower arranging doesn’t always garner the same respect as a painted canvas. But in this case, with the reciprocal works set side by side, the horticultural endeavor comes out on top. The flowers’ ephemeral nature, the very poignancy of their not-lasting-ness, adds philosophical oomph. Art-in-the-moment, art-where-you-find-it, art-that’s-for-everyone — all these ideas begin to flourish.
Locally, the Gallery at Flat Rock (formerly the Studios at Flat Rock) will host its own branch of the concept this weekend. Owner Suzanne Camarata Ball talks about the “perfect” timing of having it Memorial Day Weekend … “since the town is in full celebration with Garden Jubilee.”
She notes that the Museum of Fine Art in Boston started Art in Bloom. “It was something that I enjoyed going to while living there. Even if the weather didn’t always reflect it, it marked the beginning of spring and an awakening in the city. Art in Bloom has been adopted in so many places, and I was keen to try one here in Flat Rock, especially knowing how many talented floral art forms or floral designers are in the area.”
Twenty artists are juried to participate in Art in Bloom, with works interpreted by floral artists from the Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Blue Ridge Chapter.
Sponsored by Advocates for the Arts of Henderson County and coordinated with Pam Hedstrom of the Hendersonville Flower Market, the event “creates awareness of our talented communities of fine artists and floral artists,” she says.
A preview gala for Art in Bloom on May 27, 5-8pm, will feature live music, refreshments, and the all-important vote for the People’s Choice Award. $25/ticket, $40/pair. 2702-A Greenville Highway. Proceeds will benefit Open Studio Tour of Henderson County taking place in September. Call 828-698-7000, or visit studiosflatrock.com for more information.
The Studios at Flat Rock welcome the talented artists of the WNC Design Guide to talk about their compelling work. Join us for an informal afternoon of creative discovery. Questions are encouraged! If you haven't seen the show yet, this is the perfect time to come.
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We have added an ornament workshop for December just in time to decorate your tree or to give as gifts (see description below)!
The ever so popular Beginner's Alcohol Ink Workshop is being offered again on January 9th and a new Intermediate Alcohol Ink Workshop on February 7th. Please check the website for a description.
The 2016 Winter Schedule will be posted on our website soon, but things to look forward to are workshops in paper lampshade making, iPhone photography, watercolor/gouache resist, and Korean dumpling making.
Japanese Washi Paper Ornaments
Workshop led by Laura Felt • December 7, 3-5pm • $45
In this festive workshop, participants will make three washi paper covered ornaments. The first ornament will be covered in the same paper, the second one using several papers to create a patchwork design, and the third one will use the "picket fence" technique to preserve the pattern of the paper.
No experience is necessary and all supplies are included!
Celebrating Fall at Chimney Rock
Rusty Woodlands by Kate Thayer
Thank you, Janet Orselli, for taking photographs at the opening. WE had a nice turn out and some great feedback.