Paint the Town

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Watch talented artists capture the essence of life, culture, the mountains, and the scenic views of our awesome mountain town, en plein air, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Black Mountain. Visitors and residents can see our town through the eyes and skills of local artists as they capture the heart and spirit of this historic area.

The Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League will host a “Wet Paint” show and sale, plus a wine and cheese reception at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. The plein air exhibit will be on display through November 1, 2015 at the Red House Studios & Gallery.

Art on the Lawn

Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24, 2015

Come stroll along under a canopy of fall leaves and colorful trees as you sip hot apple cider. This month you can discover new art in Black Mountain during Art on the Lawn. The outdoor fine art show and sale will feature original paintings, photography, pottery, plus unique and creative renderings from a variety of artists. Art on the Lawn takes place Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24, in front of the beautiful Monte Vista Hotel and the historic Red House Studios & Gallery.

Fine art prints in various sizes, cards, unique and decorative sculpture, and many hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind jewelry designs are just a few of the items displayed and offered for sale at this outdoor event.

Want to see more great artwork in one location? Venture inside the Red House Studios & Gallery and enjoy the “Carolina” exhibition, a favorite among locals and visitors for many years. The Monte Vista Hotel, located next door to the Red House Gallery, is hosting the “New Horizons” exhibit in the restaurant and lobby. There is something here for everyone’s artistic taste, all within a few steps of the other.

“Our goal,” said artist and special events coordinator for the Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League, Johnnie Stanfield, “is to make our gallery and artists’ works available to everyone in the Western North Carolina area to see and appreciate. We want them to select our artist’s works to be a part of their new or existing art collections. We would love to have someone start an art collection because they fell in love with a piece of art at the event.

Stanfield also invites attendees to get inspired by the energy and creativity of those exhibiting, and to become active members of the league. “We appreciate all the support Black Mountain residents, and those visiting from surrounding areas, have given us over the years, and we want to continue offering them beautiful, original art.”

Sponsored by Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League, both events offer free parking and admission. For more details about the Swannanoa Valley Fine Art League, visit SVFALarts.org.