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Plein air painter to create art live at F.A.R.M. Cafe fundraiser
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (805+ words) ”And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto ou… BOONE — Manny Maldonado is an award-winning plein air painter who also loves travel bags — the more compartments, the brighter the bag, the better. His journey to…...
Youth Makers Market gives young entrepreneurs a place to grow
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (809+ words) BOONE — Local young artists are selling their work at the Watauga Farmers Market through Watauga Arts Council Youth Makers Markets program on the second and fourth Saturdays, May through October. The program gives young artists a chance to explore entrepreneurship…...
Amorepacific Museum of Art Presents Sol LeWitt: Open Structure
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (146+ words) Amorepacific Museum of Art ‘Sol LeWitt: Open Structure’ Exhibition Poster Widely recognized as a leading figure in Conceptual art, LeWitt explored how a single idea could be realized in multiple forms through simple geometric elements, rules, and repetition. His work…...
From LEGOs to canvas: How Rachael Van Dyke found her artistic voice
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (1679+ words) BOONE — Rachael Van Dyke became an artist at age 5, using a classic three-dimensional medium: LEGOs. Later, her practice shifted toward interior design — specifically, dollhouse interiors. “I liked building,” Van Dyke said. “It really wasn’t until high school that I started…...
Upcoming opening reception at Wilkes Art Gallery set for Sept. 11
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (176+ words) A painting by Matt Crinkley. Artwork by Keegan Watson. A piece of artwork by Sparta artist Olivia Froelich. Artistry work by Rob Gonzo. Keegan Watson started wood turning in February 2018 and realized that this was something he had to pursue....
60 artists to paint the High Country at BRAHM's Plein Air Festival
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (263+ words) Kathy Sabbath Oraveez painting at a past Plein Air festival. BLOWING ROCK — BRAHM and The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum will host the ninth annual Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival Sept. 15–19, welcoming 60 nationally and regionally recognized artists to paint throughout…...
Behind the Scenes: The Team Making Art Accessible at the Turchin Center
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (1068+ words) Before exhibitions begin, exhibition assistants Hillary Wagner and Ashley Sinclair start the process. Wagner joined the exhibition team in February. With an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in studio art, she brought significant artistic credentials but no museum experience....
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6+ day, 13+ hour ago (43+ words) Watauga Democrat Rachael at an Italian Art Residency. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. You're on the list! â¹ï¸ You may want to whitelist emails from...
Artists in Residence: Beth Lyons and Wen Redmond
1+ week, 4+ day ago (41+ words) Watauga Democrat There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. You're on the list! â¹ï¸ You may want to whitelist emails from...
Beth Lyons, Wen Redmond taking up Edgewood Cottage residency Aug. 31-Sept. 7
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (137+ words) BLOWING ROCK — The Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program closes out its season Aug. 31 through Sept. 7 with mixed media artist Beth Lyons and contemporary artist Wen Redmond. Lyons focuses on abstract pieces and has enjoyed experimenting with different mediums and…...