Keefer recently took First Place at the 8th Annual Burnsville, NC Paint-Out for her 10×10″ oil painting of the Samuel Burns statue that adorns the town square. That same day her plein air painting of Waynesville’s Laurel Ridge Country Club raised hundreds of dollars for Haywood Schools Arts Education Program,Continue Reading
June 14 & 15, from 10-6 p.m. During the nationally known Studio Stroll, more than 170 artists from the River Arts District, open their studios to the public. Art collectors and enthusiasts come from around the world to view and purchase art as they tour studios in 25 of theContinue Reading
Summer series comes to Hendersonville the second Saturday of every month, May through September, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A unique opportunity is being created for regionally known artists, jewelers and craftsmen to sell their wares in downtown Hendersonville on a monthly basis. Michele Sparks, owner of Art MoBContinue Reading
Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Jonas, what led you to open a second River Arts District gallery? Jonas Gerard: I’ve never been one to sit still. I’m always looking for a new creative challenge. Usually the challenge takes place on the canvas, but not always. Things get excitingContinue Reading
Bella Notte, a beautiful evening of Italian Opera selections and dining will be held Saturday, May 10, 2014. The event is being held at The Art House Gallery and Studio, a building beautifully restored by owners Susan and Mark Olivari. It is located at 5 Highland Park Road in EastContinue Reading
New, and Very, Very Good The restaurant known for being a “perfect place to relax with family and friends” has recently completed a full exterior renovation with future plans to remodel the inside. O’Charley’s has just redone their entire Sunday Brunch Menu. The amazing part is just how good itContinue Reading
Join us May 10 and 11 for the Folk Art Center’s celebration of textile arts. Throughout the weekend, crafts-people will be sharing their inspiration and expertise as the Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts Fiber Weekend 2014. Educational craft demonstrations on Saturday will include natural dyeing, sheep shearing, weaving on aContinue Reading
A virtual waterfall of talent has given rise to the largest, most diverse artist participation to date in this spring’s studio tour in Kenilworth, one of Asheville’s historic neighborhoods. The Kenilworth Art Studio Tour is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 and 25, from 10Continue Reading
The Whole Bloomin’ Thing Spring Festival will be held Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Waynesville’s Historic Frog Level. Local growers will furnish plenty of herbs, flowers, and trees, while artisans will provide a plethora of nature-related items. Birdhouses to baskets, pottery to plants, this isContinue Reading
