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SUMMARY:When Light Returns
DESCRIPTION:Mark Bettis Gallery is pleased to announce a new group exhibition\, When Light Returns\, starting April 11th through April 25th 2026. The exhibition draws inspiration from the arrival of spring and the quiet\, powerful renewal that follows winter’s slumber. \nWhen Light Returns explores themes of rebirth\, growth\, and awakening. As the days lengthen and warmth returns\, flowers emerge from thawed ground\, animals stir from rest\, and insects hatch—each beginning again in cycles both delicate and resilient. The works in this exhibition reflect these moments of transformation\, capturing the beauty of emergence and the promise of new beginnings. Through a variety of styles and mediums\, participating artists interpret spring not only as a season\, but as a metaphor for hope\, restoration\, and the persistence of life. \n​The exhibition will be shown at the Mark Bettis Gallery’s River Arts District location from April 11th through April 25th\, 2026 during normal business hours. There will be no opening night. \nMark Bettis Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday 10am to 4pm\, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm\, Sundays 11pm-3pm. The gallery is located in the River Arts District at 123 Roberts Street\, Asheville NC 28801. The gallery features unique and distinctive works of art in a variety of mediums including contemporary paintings\, glass\, sculpture\, and mixed media.\nFor more information about the exhibition and the gallery please visit markbettisgallery.com or contact the gallery at 828-660-4968 or markdbettis@gmail.com
URL:https://www.riverartsdistrict.com/event/when-light-returns/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Mark Bettis Gallery\, 123 Roberts Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Pysanky Easter egg workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pysanky are a lot like Asheville- unique\, fun and colorful!\n\n\n\nIn this workshop we will be making beautiful Ukrainian Easter eggs – pysanky. You will learn the method of batik – also called wax-resist – dying. You will also be familiarized with the wide range of Ukrainian folk art traditional patterns\, designs and symbols and their history. The designs are made with beeswax which is melted in the flame of a candle and applied to the egg using a tool called a kistka. The eggs are dipped into successively darker dyes. At the end of the process the beeswax is melted off to reveal the beautiful and colorful design. You may use the traditional patterns\, or also freestyle and make up your own design. Pysanky are fun\, relaxing\, and meditative to create. And\, the symbols are all good wishes\, so it is always the perfect time to create eggs with symbols wishing for good health\, long life\, strength and protection and other good things. \n\n\n\n$75 per person (cash/check) or $78 (credit card) includes use of all supplies. Please contact me for more information or to sign up! $10 discount for WNC residents – mention code: WNC2026. \nFull schedule at https://www.ashevillestudioa.com/workshops or contact me to if you’d like to request a different date! \nEmail andreakulish [at] gmail dot com or call/text 828 423 6459 to sign up or for more info!
URL:https://www.riverartsdistrict.com/event/ukrainian-pysanky-easter-egg-workshop-7/
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