River Arts District, Asheville, NC

Mud and Magic: Soulscapes in Clay

We’ve spent the Winter with our hands in clay,
converting earth to image and mud to meaning.
We invite you to experience the Intimate images of our personal terrain.
Come satisfy your appetite and soul.

Works by three Asheville area artists
Michelle Sumares, Kat McIver and Anna Koloseike
The Clingman Cafe, located in the dynamic River Arts District.
242 Clingman Ave.  Asheville 28801
May 1 - May 31.

Artist Reception - wine and nibbles
May 2nd  4pm - 6pm

Contact Kat McIver
C - 415-200-8044, H - 828-645-9109
kat@mooncenterarts.org

Insurgents

Flood Gallery Fine Art Center proudly presents Insurgents, curated by its recently hired Assistant Director, Reneé M. Cagnina. This exhibition subversively addresses the internal battles that plague the psyches of its participating artists and exemplifies a unique ability to diplomatically address politics through vibrant illustrations. Insurgents will run April 5th through May 11th, 2008

The Flood Gallery is located in the Phil Mechanic Studios Building at 109 Roberts Street in the River Arts District.

Desert Moon Designs at the Bender Gallery

David Lookingbill of Desert Moon Designs Studio will be exhibiting during the Asheville Downtown Gallery Walk at the Bender Gallery, the Southeast’s largest studio glass art gallery. The first Art Walk of the season is today, April 4th 5:00p-8:00p.  For more information go to  www.thebendergallery.com" www.thebendergallery.com or www.ashevilledowntowngalleries.org.

Wendy Whitson at the Wells Gallery

Wendy Whitson will be part of a group exhibition at the Wells Gallery in Charleston, SC titled "From the Home and Garden." Works will feature floral, still life and landscape paintings. The opening is April 4th, from 5 - 8pm, 125 Meeting Street in historic downtown. For more information go to www.wellsgallery.com or call 843-853-3233.

Kyle Carpenter at American Folk Art & Framing in Asheville

April 4, 2008.
Blackbird show at American Folk Art & Framing, Asheville, NC.

Kyle Carpenter (ClaySpace Co-op) will be exhibiting his salt/soda-fired pottery in an invitational  show entitled Blackbird. Meet the artist at the reception April 4, 5-8pm. www.amerifolk.com

Christine Dougherty at the Clingman Cafe

Christine Dougherty is currently showing work at the Clingman Cafe in the River Arts District. She is a painter in the historic Cotton Mill Studios. Her work includes a vibrant array of landscapes, bugs, and old cars. The show will be up through the end of March, so stop by and check out her newest pastel, 'Widow Creek Falls', while having a steaming hot latte. See Christine's blog for examples of her work: www.cedougherty.blogspot.com

Skip Rohde in Knoxville, TN

The Window

Skip Rohde (Cotton Mill Studios) is exhibiting his paintings from the "Old Times" series at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.  These paintings examine the subject of aging. They are sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, but always thought provoking. The show will run through May 2.
You can see the entire series at his web site, www.skiprohde.com.

Kyle Carpenter in Atlanta

The MudFire Gallery, in Atlanta, welcomes back Kyle Carpenter of Asheville, North Carolina for his annual solo exhibition of new functional pottery, this year entitled "The Pot Adorned." In this year's show, Kyle unveils a stunning new direction in his brushwork, with detailed illustrations that complement his elegant mark makings. The artist reception and exhibit opening was held Saturday, March 1, from 5-9 pm. The exhibit and sale will be on display through March 29, 2008. www.mudfire.com

Kyle's studio is located in Clayspace Co-op in The Wedge.

About Birds at Malaprop's Bookstore

"About Birds", wooden cut-out birds and oil paintings by Laura Norris
Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe, Asheville, NC
March 1-31, 2008

Laura Norris' studio is in Riverview Station in the River Arts District.

Celebrate the Spring Equinox at Desert Moon Designs

Please join David Lookingbill and Julie Spalla Saturday, March 15 (5:30p-8:30p) for an exhibition of new work in glass, mixed media and fine silver. The benefit concert is for Habitat for Humanity featuring international singer and songwriter Aaron Burdett.

A suggested donation of $5 will include appetizers and refreshments.

Come celebrate the Spring Equinox!