Painters Marsha Hammel and Laura Ralls Duprey have known each other since their art college days. For the month of March, Marsha will be graciously welcoming Laura as a Guest Artist in Residence at her Hendersonville studio. On Friday, March 1 from 5 to 7 pm, Marsha will host a public reception for Laura at her studio at 1901 Kanuga Road. The reception will give Laura a chance to share details about the fascinating and ancient technique of painting in oils on board while using plaster in the process. 

We're so excited to highlight the work of local painter Beth Beasley in the next in our series of Artist Spotlight events, happening from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 16. This informal meet-and-greet event will reveal some of the new work she’s made this year in both water media and oils that’s to a Regional Artist Support Grant received through the North Carolina Arts Council. Beth’s pieces explore the concept of landscape, particularly events through time and a vision of Earth that goes beyond the superficial.

As this year's Art in Bloom weekend approaches, we are excited to share with you the plans for the annual Preview Party taking place from 5 - 8 p.m. on September 1. This "sneak peek" event has always carried the most buzz for this special weekend in that it's a chance to be among the first to see the art/floral combinations, chat with the artists, and experience the floral displays at their freshest.

We are so thrilled to have Valerie Bjork Schnaufer in the gallery Saturday, July 15, for our next artist spotlight event! Drop in anytime between 2-4 p.m. to meet Valerie and find out more about her inspiration and the techniques she employs in her studio. Valerie's work radiates the serene balance found in nature as well as a kind of wordless joy.

Valerie is an active artist in her community of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, acting as a champion for artists in that area. When she's not doing her own work, you can often find Valerie on the campus of the Penland School of Craft helping out.

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate Bonnie and Jim Rash, the collaborative couple behind Sacred Oak Pottery, in an event from 2-4 p.m. this Saturday, June 24, to launch the new lines from their studio and welcome them to The Gallery! 

Bonnie, the founder and long-time owner of Silver Fox Gallery, now creates functional pottery with her co-creator husband Jim from their Sacred Oak Pottery studio in Dana. The influence of Bonnie’s decades of experience curating fine craft for Silver Fox as well as her numerous professional interior design projects show in the quality and form of their functional pottery pieces. Jim does most of the throwing while Bonnie handles trimming each piece and the glazing process. We are so proud to have Bonnie and Jim’s Sacred Oak Pottery here!

The Gallery at Flat Rock is thrilled to be participating in Marked Tree Vineyard's annual La Vie en Rosé fundraiser event to support the Arts Council of Henderson County! This three-day arts, music, and wine festival, taking place over the weekend of June 9, 10, and 11, will include a fun fashion show on Friday evening, June 9. Four local establishments will supply fashion for the catwalk, and we're proud to have local fabric artist Ash Rana represent The Gallery at Flat Rock for this fashion show. Rana is also joining the gallery as a new artist!

Meet Gary and take an opportunity to see his stunning paintings in person. Get insights directly from the artist about his process and what inspires him and also learn more about the two-day workshop he will be teaching at Marked Tree Vineyard during their annual fundraiser for the Arts Council of Henderson County.

Our Artist Spotlight series continues with photographer Monica Stevenson from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Come anytime between then and view her incredibly vast portfolio of photographs. Monica is based in Tryon and New York City, and works on assignments around the world.

Join us for the third of our three artist spotlights tomorrow afternoon with Tiffany Ownbey. Meet Tiffany and see some fresh work from her studio, including some brand new 6 x 8" collages featuring birds of all stripes! Tiffany, a mixed media artist working in both 2D and 3D pieces, was the featured cover artist in the March/April Asheville Made magazine.

We are hosting the second of our three meet-and-greet events this Saturday, April 1, with painter and sculptor Dale McEntire, the cover artist for The Laurel of Asheville's March issue. All are welcome to drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. to meet Dale. This is an opportunity to learn more about the fascinating way he depicts the landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in his own unique, vibrant and colorful style.

Join us on March 25th anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. for a meet-and-greet with gallery artist Beth Beasley, who will answer questions about her artwork and her recent Regional Artist Support Grant through the North Carolina Arts Council.

Ayako will be teaching participants how to make Toro, a traditional Japanese square wood and paper lantern.  During the Obon festival, the lanterns are released into the river at dark to appreciate, pray for, and honor one's ancestors. At the time of this annual summer festival, hundreds of Toro can be seen floating like a host of fireflies on the rivers and lakes of Japan. 

A Preview Reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 2, will launch Art in Bloom 2022. The reception is $45 to attend.

UPDATE: WE HAVE SOLD OUT OF TICKETS TO THE PREVIEW PARTY

Artist Talk with Susan Webb Tregay

With over 30 years experience and as a signature member and award winner in the prestigious American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society and is the author of the 2007 book “Master Disaster: Five Ways to Rescue Desperate Watercolors,” let us hear first hand how this bold artist pushes each piece to project her “fleeting ideas and impressions onto paper and canvas.”

Prepare to be wowed by the colorful, comfortable, and reversible garments by Goddess Rags. Join us for a reveal of Janice Schmidt’s latest designs!