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Jan 27, 2012
to May 26, 2012
Pat Passlof Selections 1948-2011
free
56 Broadway
Asheville, NC
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Feb 10, 2012
to Jun 29, 2012
Co-curated by Katie Lee and Tom Loeser, this exhibition explores the work of nine furniture makers and sculptors who use the technique of bending wood in innovative, unusual and eloquent ways. Wood bending is typically accomplished through one of three approachesÑsteaming, laminating or greenwood bending. Steaming requires the application of heat and moisture to allow the wood fibers to bend and slide against each other. The bent part is clamped to a form and allowed to cool and dry into a new configuration. Laminating involves using layers of wood cut thin enough to become flexible. The flexible strips are clamped against a form with adhesive between each layer, until the adhesive cures, locking the laminations into the new configuration. Greenwood bending uses freshly cut smaller diameter saplings, often willow, which are inherently flexible due to the high moisture content in the freshly cut wood. Bentwood came to symbolize the modern movement in furniture design, but it still offers a tempting territory for a range of aesthetic and formal explorations. The artists/designers in this exhibition push the limits of wood bending to create extraordinary functional and sculptural works of art that are conceptually challenging and expand our understanding and expectations of wood as a material. This exhibit was funded, in part, by a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts; administered by the Arts Council of Henderson County.
free
1181 Broyles Road
Hendersonville, NC
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Mar 01, 2012
to May 31, 2012
Opening Reception March 1, 5-8pm
Exhibition include: Paintings by Andrew Moore and Suzanne Stryk; Paper compositons by Akiko Sugiyama; Architectonic ceramics by Donald Penny; Deconstructed baskets by Debora Muhl (as seen in this month's American Craft magazine), Contemporary Regional Artists Janet Brome, Bethanne Hill and Matt Jones. In Gallery 1 and small format room: Paintings by Daniel Robbins and Sculptures by Ani Kasten
Free
38 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC
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Apr 07, 2012
to Jun 04, 2012
10:00 AM
The Breezeway Gallery at The Jacksonville Center will feature the soon-to-be Jax Instructors' art throughout the month of April and May. The reception and the exhibit are free and open to the public; donations are encouraged.
220 Parkway Lane South
Floyd, VA
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Apr 27, 2012
to Jun 09, 2012
Paintings and mixed media
7 South Main Street
Burnsville, NC
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Apr 28, 2012
to Jun 29, 2012
10:00 AM
On April 28, 2012 Crimson Laurel Gallery in Bakersville, NC will open one of our most anticipated exhibitions of the year called "Containment III: A Nesting Instinct". The idea behind this exhibit is for an object to be "nested" inside a ceramic box and that "nested" piece must be another ceramic object that somehow relates to the exterior container. This ceramics exhibition will feature more than 30 outstanding artists from across the country.
Free to view
23 Crimson Laurel Way
Bakersville, North Carolina
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May 01, 2012
to May 31, 2012
10:00 AM
Our featured artist for May 2012 is Jana Evans who will present a great collection of her small ceramic jars.
Free to attend
23 Crimson Laurel Way
Bakersville, NC
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May 01, 2012
to Jun 30, 2012
10:00 AM
The Floyd Artisan Trail Tour is a week-long tour featuring 'Round the Mountain trail sites of Floyd County with activities at artisan home studios; farms, farm markets and wineries; galleries and shops; and restaurant and lodging sites.
An Opening Tour Exhibit will be held in the Breezeway Gallery at the Jacksonville Center.
(additional details to follow)
Additional info:
Artisan Trail activity for 2012 includes :
June Artisan Trail Tour Friday, June 23 – Monday, June 25, 2012
MondayMonday! New Program in 2012 ! From May to October 2012 special events on Mondays at rotating Artisan Trail studios and businesses with promotion linked to lodging businesses.
Floyd Artisan Market Fridays May through October. 2012 expanded promotion, extended day-time hours, and special activities.
220 Parkway Lane South
Floyd, VA
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May 04, 2012
to May 28, 2012
The paper craft of Marcia Brennan and Erin Keane will be on exhibit at the TC Community Arts Center from May 2-28.
Free
349 S. Caldwell St.
Brevard, NC
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May 04, 2012
to May 28, 2012
09:30 AM
The Transylvania Community Arts Council in Brevard, NC invites artists from the South to enter this open show with a theme “Paper Works.” To enter this exhibit, email tcarts@comporium.net and request an application. Deadline to enter is May 2.
The exhibit will be on display from May 4-28 at the TC Arts Council, located at 349 S. Caldwell Street in Brevard, NC. An opening reception will be held on May 4 from 4 – 6 pm. There will also be a reception on May 25 for Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 pm. Regular gallery hours are Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. For more information call TC Arts at 828-884-2787. www.artsofbrevard.org
No fee
349 S. Caldwell St.
Brevard, NC 28712
