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The Gallery at Flat Rock is hosting its ninth annual Art in Bloom from August 30 to September 1. This three-day event celebrates fine art and craft paired with professional floral design.
This call is open to all original 2D and 3D artwork (painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, glass, wood, fiber, jewelry, etc.)
Fabulous Fakes
OPENING on May 4, 2024
May 4 - 12, 2024
Three locations: Art MoB, The Gallery at Art Place, The Gallery at Flat Rock
Fabulous Fakes is always such a fun exhibit, especially with all the surprises we get in seeing what participating artists create! Yes folks, it's that time of year that we can muse over the talent of local artists who have risen to the challenge of creating a clever doppelgänger to a famous work of art (by adding a twist or two...)
The Gallery at Flat Rock is staging a new kind of exhibit in an unusual art space—the gallery’s bathroom. Titled 'Women’s Room,' this special show that opens March 23 will include wall art and sculpture by over a dozen local artists highlighting women and women’s history to celebrate Women’s History Month. A freewill donation will serve as an entry fee to the newly revamped bathroom space; all proceeds will go directly to benefit programs at Safelight in Hendersonville. Following the opening event, ‘Women’s Room’ will be on display, free and open to the public, until April 30.
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.
"The BIG Little Show"
Exhibit to feature small format, affordably priced artwork by artists from The Gallery at Flat Rock
An exhibit titled 'The BIG Little Show,' featuring affordable art by 20 plus artists, will run from Nov. 16 to Dec. 31 at The Gallery at Flat Rock. Each artwork—from paintings and works on paper to mixed-media wall hangings—is limited in size to a maximum of 12 by 12 inches and will be priced at $250 or less.
The BIG Little Show' will open on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a free public reception at the gallery.
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The Gallery at Flat Rock is excited to present The BIG Little Show, featuring affordable art by 20-plus gallery artists. The exhibit will run from Nov. 16 to Dec. 31 at the gallery. Each artwork—from paintings and works on paper to mixed-media wall hangings—is limited in size to a maximum of 12 by 12 inches and will be priced at $250 or less. The BIG Little Show will open on Thursday, Nov. 16 with a reception at the gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. The BIG Little Show is free and open to the public.
"'The Big Little Show' is an opportunity for our artists to experiment with something new and be challenged by working in a size that's smaller than most typically use," says Suzanne Camarata, owner of The Gallery at Flat Rock. "For budding art collectors, it’s a chance to buy art at an affordable price point."
For some artists, working in a smaller format is what they're most comfortable with. Hendersonville-based watercolorist John Anderson says, "As a Whiskey Painter who typically works in a maximum size of four by five inches, working in a 12-inch format seems large." Anderson adds that he hopes the show's affordable pricing will encourage viewers to buy original artwork for their holiday gift-giving.
Marsha Hammel, a career painter working in oils, says, "A smile is a little thing but it can have a big influence on someone’s day, and it's the same with art—it doesn’t have to fill a wall to have an impact."
To reduce costs, mixed-media artist Ruby Bock likes to use inexpensive materials like found objects, paper headed to the recycling bin, and old clothing that's beyond repair. "It is a form of recycling, and a challenge to make something beautiful out of everyday materials," she says.
"I enjoy working small, possibly because of an overactive mind and short attention span," Ruby adds. "I make art because it feeds my mind and soul. I'm happy when the work speaks to someone else and they show that by buying it. If the work is priced reasonably, more of it might sell, and everyone wins —the maker and the buyer!"
The Gallery at Flat Rock represents thoughtfully curated fine art and craft, and is located in Flat Rock Square at 2702-A Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 12 to 4 p.m., or by appointment. To learn more, call the gallery at 828-698-7000.
Join us next Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. for the opening of Autumn Textures, a two-person show of new work by gallery artists Kate Thayer and Holland Van Gores. The seasonal theme will highlight the color and textures of Fall in Kate's distinctive landscapes in oils and Holland's turned wood vessels. The show continues through October 15th during regular gallery hours.
Join us from 2 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, September 16 for an artist spotlight featuring painter Cathey Stoney and Haley Jelinek, two artists new to the gallery. Cathey, a resident of Saluda who works in oil and cold wax, is a career artist and retired art educator. Haley is based in Asheville and creates functional pieces in blown glass workshops across the area.
In a celebration of ephemeral beauty, The Gallery at Flat Rock is pairing twenty professional floral designers with an equal number of artists to present imaginative interpretations of juried works of art for its Eighth Annual Art in Bloom exhibit, September 1-3, 2023.
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're so excited to highlight the work of local painter Marty Whaley Adams in the next in our series of Artist Spotlight events, happening from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 19. This informal meet-and-greet event will feature a collection of Marty's most recent paintings, created in her home studio over the past year.
Marty’s mini-show in the Gallery will continue until Saturday, August 26.
We are THRILLED that Marsha Hammel has been chosen by the Tryon Fine Arts Center to be the feature artist for their Jazz 22 Community Outreach Series!
November 10 - January 6: "Thriving on a Riff"
New jazz paintings by Marsha Hammel
November 10: Opening reception (TIME TBA)
November 19: An Elegant Evening of Jazz
Supper Club Event (fundraiser for TFAC in their pavilion)
Marsha Hammel will be sketching the musicians throughout the dinner
(Watch Video Here)
Marsha Hammel - See the creative process! Jazz '22 Series - Presented by Tryon Fine Arts Center
What: “A Father-Daughter Pop-Up Art Show” featuring Holland Van Gores and Julie Van Gores
When: 4-7 p.m., Sept. 13 opening party; exhibition continues 12-4 p.m. on Sept. 14, 15 and 16
Where: Marsha Hammel’s studio, 1901 Kanuga Rd., Hendersonville
How much: Free and open to the public
Information: 828-698-7000 or galleryflatrock.com
“A Father-Daughter Pop-Up Art Show”
Studio exhibition to feature the work of
sculptor Holland Van Gores and newcomer painter Julie Van Gores
The Gallery at Flat Rock and Marsha Hammel’s “Studio on Kanuga” are excited to present a pop-up exhibition of the work of father-and-daughter artists Holland Van Gores and Julie Van Gores. “A Father-Daughter Pop-Up Art Show”—which will be held at Hammel’s studio space on Kanuga Road—will open with a reception on Sept. 13 and be available for viewing for just three additional days following the opening. The show will serve as an introduction to the work of Julie Van Gores, a painter in oils and watercolor. Julie’s father Holland, who is represented by The Gallery at Flat Rock, is well known for his polychromed wood vessel sculptures. He will be exhibiting new work as well as legacy pieces in this two-person show. The artistic relationship of Holland and Julie reflects the longstanding tradition of creatives from different generations inspiring and encouraging each other as artists, says Hammel.
In a celebration of ephemeral beauty, The Gallery at Flat Rock is continuing its annual tradition of pairing professional floral designers with fine artists. The resulting imaginative interpretations of juried artworks will form the basis of the 7th annual ‘Art in Bloom’ exhibit.
Join us for the Preview Party on September 2, 5pm - 8pm which will kick off the Art in Bloom Weekend. Tickets are $45 and include a artfully created fare and beverages to enjoy on the premise or at home.
Purchase tickets here.
The exhibit will be open from 9am - 5pm, on Saturday September 3 and Sunday, September 4. Admissions is $5, unlimited visits and payable at the door.
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
The Gallery at Flat Rock is thrilled to present a solo exhibition by Hendersonville artist Susan Webb Tregay from August 4 through 21. “Triple Vision” will highlight Susan’s artworks in acrylics and mixed media, including “Range of Motion,” “Turning the Tables,” and her “Free-Range Children” series, as well as a series of landscapes created during COVID called “Where the Rivers Flow West.”
An opening reception for “Triple Vision” will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 4.
The Gallery at Flat Rock is thrilled to present an exhibition of paintings by Marty Whaley-Adams from June 30 to July 31, 2022, with an artist talk scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 16. “Moments in Time” is the first show of Whaley-Adams’ work at The Gallery at Flat Rock. Whaley-Adams has a long personal history with art, and while she hasn’t exhibited for many years, she’s a prolific painter who creates daily—mostly in her favorite genre, still life, but also dog portraits, people portraits and landscape.
Opening Party!
Thursday, June 16, 5-7pm
Exhibition: June 16 – 26, 2022
For all who knew her, gallery artist Bobbie Polizzi was unique in her ability to inspire and connect. Now, for Bobbie’s Celebration of Life event, we’re going “all out” and will be faithfully following Bobbie’s directives to party it up in style with the same verve and generosity that she showed to the many whose lives were touched by hers!
The Art League of Henderson County is mounting a “Fabulous Fakes” exhibit and sale of members’ work at four local galleries (Art on 7th, Art MoB, The Gallery at Flat Rock and Woodlands Gallery) from Saturday, April 2 through Sunday, April 10. Fifty-eight artists have chosen familiar works as inspiration, creating their own tweaked “fake”. Each piece will be displayed with an image of the original inspiration so that viewers can compare and find the differences. Showing that inspiration can come from many places, there are fakes of works from Botticelli and Monet to Picasso and Bartholdi’s Statue of Liberty.
The Gallery at Flat Rock is excited to present a two-person exhibit featuring married artists Ruby Bock and Barry Rhodes, with work centering on the influence of the landscapes of western North Carolina, where the couple has adjacent studios on their property in Madison County. The artwork of “In a Quiet Cove” will range from pottery and fiber art to photography, with each piece evoking the essence of the artists’ surroundings in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
In a celebration of ephemeral beauty, The Gallery at Flat Rock is continuing its annual tradition of pairing professional floral designers with fine artists. The resulting imaginative interpretations of juried artworks will form the basis of the sixth annual ‘Art in Bloom’ exhibit.
Join us for the Preview Party on September 3, 5pm - 8pm which will kick off the Art in Bloom Weekend. Tickets are $40 and include a artfully created boxed meal and a beverage to enjoy on the premise or at home.
Purchase here.
The exhibit will be open from 9am - 6pm, on Saturday September 4th and Sunday, September 5th. Admissions is $5, unlimited visits and payable at the door.
The Gallery at Flat Rock is excited to present a lighthearted group exhibit focused on objects and materials that are iconic to childhood and playtime. “Child’s Play” will feature the work of four local artists: Don Greeson, Jean Greeson, Janet Hickey, and Janet Orselli.
The Gallery at Flat Rock is excited to present its first-ever community project that will simultaneously celebrate the Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras. The ticketed “Pray, Love, Eat” event on Feb. 13 will combine a workshop in traditional origami technique, an exhibition of artwork from artists in the community and yummy homemade dumplings. A portion of the proceeds from sales of “Pray, Love, Eat” exhibition artwork will support the programs of the Arts Council of Henderson County.
“Transcendence” will be on view at The Gallery at Flat Rock from January 21 – February 28 and is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be available to view in-person as well as online at galleryflatrock.com.
Both Katherine Maloney and Alec Hall cite a deep interest in animals of all kinds, and while Katherine works in clay and Alec works in pastels, the two artists align in their lifelong appreciation of the natural world. “Sacred Animalia” runs October 8- November 1 and is free and open to the public.
Meet Alec in the gallery this Saturday, October 31 from 1pm - 3pm.
In a celebration of ephemeral beauty, The Gallery at Flat Rock is continuing its annual tradition of pairing professional floral designers with fine artists. The resulting imaginative interpretations of juried artworks will form the basis of the fourth annual ‘Art in Bloom’ exhibit.
The exhibit will be open from 9am - 6pm, on Saturday September 26th and Sunday, May 27th. Donations are appreciated.
A Preview Reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 25th will launch Art in Bloom 2020. The reception is $40 to attend.
The Gallery at Flat Rock is excited to present an exhibition of the work of six landscape painters that have been meeting regularly “en plein air” during this time of social distancing as a way to encourage their personal creative work. The six Western North Carolina artists—who include Scott Boyle, Jim Carson, Gary Cooley, Mitch Kolbe, Rich Nelson, and Richard Oversmith, have been regularly meeting for socially distanced outings in locations around the Asheville and Hendersonville areas.
New gallery artist, Liz Runkle Wiesel (pronounced Weasel), has created a whimsical world of fascinating characters inspired by vintage photographs, adorable animals, and Liz’s creative interpretations of her ancestral family. Every piece will capture your heart, and transport you to a place where smiles abound.
I had the idea of making a series of individual trees as I have spent a lot of time outside in the woods throughout my life. The outline and form of a tree against the backdrop of the landscape and sky are very unique and interesting.
Dale McEntire
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 27 from 5 - 7pm
Artist Talk: Saturday, March 14 at 3pm
José Bayro C., The Tinkerer from Bolivia is especially moved by immigrants, laborers, and craftspeople from all over the world that inhabit the outlying areas of cities, towns, and neighborhoods. The freedom, vulnerability, and humor with which they construct their own communities are a source of inspiration for him. This is the theme for the collection of work which has been created especially for this exposition.
