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.

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!

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.