River Arts District, Asheville, NC

Asheville to Alexandria

Jenny Mastin of Odyssey Studios will deliver her 'Trinity of Consciousness' to the Target Gallery in Alexandria, Va. on February 22, 2008. The work is one of 23 juried selections from more than 140 entries for 'The Five Senses' exhibition that will open on March 6 - April 6, 2008. The Target Gallery is part of the National Exhibition Space of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Living Clay Forms

Odyssey Center SPRING 2008 CLASSES, March 17 – May 17

Da Vinci and Lindsay Pichaske have a lot in common.

Both began their artistic career with a physician’s curiosity about the human body. Lindsay studied to be a doctor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before beginning her life in clay. The former Odyssey resident returns to the center this spring to teach “Living Clay Forms,” where she will help you breath life into your figures.

Visit highwaterclays.com/classes for more information.

Lori Theriault

Lori Theriault of Odyssey Studios is in the exhibit "Blue Ridge Residencies" which opened at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design in Hendersonville on February 5. The exhibit runs until May 9. For more information visit http://www.craftcreativitydesign.org/events/index.php.

Finishing your work

Odyssey Center SPRING 2008 CLASSES, March 17 – May 17

Hurry! Becca Floyd returns to Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts for “Finishing Functional Forms” and you know how fast these classes fill up. This is a great class for those of us who have unfinished projects stacking up. Hurry! You’re running out of room!   

Visit highwaterclays.com/classes for more information.

Lenny Lopatin on MySpace

Check out RDA artist Lenny Lopatin's MySpace page. He's uploaded several selections from a recent recording session, and will be announcing his first solo cd soon!

Art Classes for Adults at River’s Edge Studio – Winter/Spring 2008

Classes at River’s Edge Studio are designed for adults who want to experience the joy of creativity. For all levels of experience, classes focus on developing the skills of the artist in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Employing a “one room schoolhouse” philosophy of education, where beginners and experienced painters work and learn together in a community atmosphere, you can explore your inner creativity while learning the fundamentals of art.
Power of Neutrals – March 29th, 10:00 – 3:00, $65.00, all materials included
Composition Foundation – Fri. and Sat, March 14th and 15th 10:00 – 3:00, $130.00, all materials included
Abstract Painting – April 17th, 18th and 19th, 10:00 – 3:00, $195, all materials included
Special Topics – Line – April 28th and 29th, 10:00 – 3:00, $130, all materials included

For more information and a brochure call or email Fleta at 828-776-2716 or fleta@fletamonaghan.com

See all current class listings at www.fletamonaghan.com

River’s Edge Studio is located in the historic River Arts District of Asheville in Riverview Station, build in 1896. Experience working in an artist’s studio in this vital arts district. Out of town visitors are welcomed, make your visit to Asheville an authentic Art Experience!

February Show and Sell

Cottonmill Studio artist Christine Dougherty will be showing paintings in a group show Feb. 22 and 23. This is a Show and Sell show, which is a short and sweet show, for Friday night and Saturday only. Several mediums will be represented, such as clothing, ceramics, jewelry, and painting. The location is the Vadim Bora Gallery at 30 Battery Park Ave. Check details on the website showandsellasheville.com or Christine's blog.

Desert Moon Designs presents: Open Studio Showcase & Concert

Friday, February 22nd - 5:30p-8:30p
122 Riverside Drive – Cotton Mill Studios – Free Parking

This week several cosmic events will occur: a lunar eclipse, a full moon and Desert Moon Designs Studio’s art opening in the River Arts District.
National award winning artists Julie Spalla and David Lookingbill unveil a “limited” series of masks honoring Native American traditions and stories through a contemporary perspective. A sneak preview of juried studio glass art submitted for a national show in Washington D.C. will be on display. Appetizers, refreshments and gourmet treats will be served.
Singer-songwriter Linda Dickson will be the performing artist. A percentage of all studio sales and donations from the event will be given to the W.C. Reid Center – youth arts program.
Check out www.desertmoondesigns.biz for more information.

Photo courtesy of Steve Mann – Black Box Studio – River Arts District

Jonas Gerard at the Asheville Community Theater

Jonas Gerard, internationally collected River District Artist, premiered his works at the Asheville Community Theatre’s opening of its completely renovated Lobby Gallery on January 24, 2008. His exhibit of recent works runs January 14th through February 27th.

February Blues Friday (Feb. 22: 5:30-8:30pm)

Desert Moon Designs artists Julie Spalla and David Lookingbill will host this “invitation only” soulful Studio Concert and Art opening with surprise musical guests. Come shake off the winter blahs as they reveal “NEW” award winning glass designs and mixed media creations. 

Proceeds collected from the concert will be donated equally between the performing artists and W.C. Reid Center for their youth arts program. A suggested donation of $10 will include light appetizers and refreshments.

If you are looking for something a little different than the same old happy hour come join the artists and other fun-loving art lovers for an evening of performing and visual art. Seating is limited. This intimate event provides you the flexibility to stay for just a short music set, peruse new art during performance breaks or stay the evening.  Bring your friends along to enjoy great music and ART!

Contact the artists at (828)242-3230 or check the website www.desertmoondesigns.biz for more details.

Linda Dickson will be the musical guest performer.