As I see it, art-making is a meditative process. When I work, I learn who I am. Visual art is a way of communicating that is as visceral as music but much more subtle, particularly when it is non-representational or abstracted. We absorb things visually and take joy in that vision without taking the time to name it. […]
Stanley Mace Andersen has been a studio potter since 1978. He works with earthenware clay and is concerned primarily with making utilitarian ware for the table and kitchen. He uses the majolica technique in decorating his pottery which is fired in an electric kiln to cone03. He wants his pottery to contribute to the enjoyment […]
Bring your favorite drawing implements and surfaces or use the provided materials, and let’s spend an evening each month drawing together. We’ll alternate months between clothed live models and still life set-ups, engage in thoughtful discussion about technique, have some guest artists share their tips and tricks, and improve our observational drawing skills together. Come […]
Since 1985, the Music in the Mountains Folk Festival has showcased local and regional traditional music. With your support in the way of donations and the purchase of limited-edition t-shirts, we can continue to honor performers and promoters like Sheila K. Adams and past honorees Don Pedi, Wayne Ledford, Rhonda Gouge, Bob Lominac, Bobby McMillon, […]
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a special place that presents an infinitude of inspiring moments: Muted dusks, the crystalline stillness of winter, breezy high-country afternoons, star-flecked heavens at midnight…the list is unending. There is a quality the Blue Ridge bestows on all who visit or live here that seldom fades. I am currently exploring these […]
This exhibit is a retrospective of the past 30 years of work by Mary Lynn and Jim Bowman. Mary Lynn’s work includes paintings in oil/mixed media and wall-hung fused glass works. Jim’s work includes glass and mixed-media sculpture. About Mary Lynn Bowman My artwork is a personal journal of my writings, paintings, and sketches. I […]
Join Alena Garashi Applerose for a half day of marbling on cloth. We'll try our hand at swirling colors, creating designs, and making our very own wearables using the technique of marbling. Register here. When: September 28, 2024, 10 am – 3 pm Where: Toe River Arts Owen Gallery Cost: $55
