River Arts District, Asheville, NC

Photography in the River Arts District

The local chapter of the American Association of Media Photographers (ASMP) will be having an exhibition of prints to promote the art and artists of the River Arts District. Katie Damien has a few images under consideration and she was nice enough to allow me to post one here. Stop back to see more from time to time as well as news of the show's installation.

Photo by Katie T. Damien, www.katiedamien.com

Drawing and Watercolor Workshop

Singer-songwriter and watercolor artist Suzanne McDermott is bringing her Basic Drawing and Watercolor Workshop to Warehouse Studios in the River Arts District.

 

Learn fundamentals of drawing and watercolor while exploring shapes, patterns, textures and colors in the natural world.

Saturday, October 20
9am to 2pm

For more information, visit www.gingerprint.com/workshop.html

Pre-register by October 8 for a free gift.

Download the PDF flyer for the workshop

Warehouse Studios is located at 170 Lyman Street, just over the railroad tracks from the Clingman Cafe.

Ribbon-cutting at the Fine Arts League

The Fine Arts League of Asheville recently moved from downtown Asheville to the River Arts District. The ribbon-cutting was on Monday the 17th. Mayor Terry Bellamy wielded the scissors. Left to right, Vice-Mayor Holly Jones, City Councilman Brownie Newman, Cindy Weeks of Mountain Housing Opportunities, Mayor Bellamy, and Anne Rawson, Executive Director of The Fine Arts League. In front, the paparazzi. In this case, Jonathan Welch of the Mountain Xpress.

Show and Sell

Here's some news from Christine Dougherty: Come on out this Friday evening for Show and Sell, a one night only art show and sale. This is an exciting opportunity to view and purchase work by five talented female artists, including two River District artists, Christine Dougherty and Jen Swearington. There will be paintings, ceramics, mixed media, and clothing for sale. The show is at Vadim Bora Gallery on Battery Park Avenue downtown, across from the Grove Arcade. Stop by between 6 and 9 pm, and refreshments will be served.

Landscape Energy

Captivated by the scenery found in the mountains of North Carolina, nationally known abstract artist, Jonas Gerard, has created a new body of work featuring vibrant abstracted landscapes. On Friday, October 5, 2007 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm he will reveal his exhibition Landscape Energy at Jonas Gerard Fine Art in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC.

Watch him paint live in his studio adjoining the gallery at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 6. Gerard's performance will be followed by a live auction of the painting benefiting the Asheville Area Arts Council.

Visit www.jonasgerard.com.

Ribbon-cutting in the River Arts District

The Fine Arts League of the Carolinas, an art school, has moved from downtown Asheville to 362 Depot Street in the River Arts District, and will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 17, the first day of classes in its new session.

Highwater Clays Open House!

Highwater Clay's Open House is this Friday and Saturday at 600 Riverside Drive. They will be
giving demonstrations and offering door prizes and discounts, including a
20% discount on some glazes. Highwater T-shirts will also be given away with
a purchase of $50 or more.
Spend a few hours on the banks of the French Broad River, enjoying free demonstrations and learning about
ceramics. More information by email: clay@highwaterclays.com

Schedule Of Events
Friday:
9:45 a.m. Jim Skutt discusses loading and firing practices, troubleshooting,
diagnostics, and Q&A with guests.
11 a.m. Po-Wen Liu from Shimpo demonstrates throwing and handbuilding.

Saturday
10:30 a.m. Jim Skutt discusses loading and firing practices,
troubleshooting, diagnostics, and Q&A with guests.
1:00 p.m. Wheel throwing and Altering with Nick Joerling.

Diana Farris from Amaco and Richard Arnfield from Spectrum will demonstrate
both days. Arnfield will be using two types of glaze pens.

Skip Rohde at Asheville Area Arts Council

Skip Rohde will have a solo exhibition of his “Meditation on War” paintings at the Asheville Area Arts Council’s Boardroom Gallery at 11 Biltmore Ave in downtown Asheville.  The show will run from September 7 through October 26, with a reception on Friday, September 7, from 5:30-8:30 pm.