Nearly 200 juried artists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be selling works of clay, metal, wood, jewelry, fiber, paper, natural materials, leather and mixed media. With styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, the Fairs showcase the rich talent, diversity and craft mastery of Guild members. The Craft FairsContinue Reading
interviewed by Dennis Ray Jonas Gerard’s art comes in all sizes. His paintings can be found everywhere from cozy kitchen corners to large corporate boardrooms. Creating large works of art is where his heart truly lies though. His abstract, gestural painting style has its roots in the time he spentContinue Reading
A Hike of 2,180 Miles Lights the Way for Area Artists by Lori Greenberg What happens when two women who are impassioned about people, the arts, and mental health join forces? A great deal of joy and creativity! This is what occurred when I met EJ Horrocks in December. EJContinue Reading
Artetude Gallery will celebrate its first anniversary as a contemporary fine art gallery bringing the finest and most compelling art from local, regional and nationally recognized artists to Asheville. Founded by two physician-scientists, Margaret “Kenny” Offermann and Russell Medford, Artetude Gallery is committed to its growing family of artists andContinue Reading
Memorial Day Weekend Artists living and working in Asheville’s historic Kenilworth neighborhood are tidying up their studios for the annual two-day Kenilworth Artists Association’s Art Studio Tour on Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will be the eighth artContinue Reading
Free Studio Tours Showcase Regional Talent Western North Carolina has long been heralded for its rich art scene. The New York Times, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, and American Style Magazine have all awarded the region top honors for the vibrant community living in these foothills and valleys. On AprilContinue Reading
Celebrate National Quilting Day on Saturday, March 16 at the Folk Art Center. Connie Brown and Robin Brooks, who are members of the Asheville Quilt Guild and the Southern Highland Craft Guild, will demonstrate their craft from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. in the center’s lobby. The National Quilting Association,Continue Reading
The artists at Open Hearts Art Center have been diligently working on creations to be displayed at the Satellite Gallery in February. From February 9 through the 22, the gallery will host the Seventh Annual “Work of heART” exhibit, an eclectic collection of work created by differently-abled adults who areContinue Reading
Interview with owner William Thompson Interviewed by Dennis Ray The Satellite Gallery specializes in bringing local, national and international artists to the Southeast. These artists represent the changing dynamic of contemporary art. Rapid River Magazine: How did you first get interested in selling art? William Thompson: It is quite aContinue Reading
