December Issue 2008
Aberdeen
The Exchange Street Gallery, 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. Ongoing - The Artist's League of the Sandhills currently houses 35 artists-in-residence studios and offers classes by local professional artists and workshops by nationally known artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., noon -3pm. Contact: Melodie McRae at 910/944-3979, or at (www.artistleague.org).
Asheville Area
Asheville Area Arts Council, 11 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Front Gallery, Through Dec. 31 - Featuring works by Ann Vasilik, Beth Jolicoeur, Laleah Adams, and Cindy Taylor Walton. Back Gallery, Through Dec. 31 - Featuring works by Laura Tompkins. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists. Hours: M.-F., 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/258-0710 or at (www.ashevillearts.com).
Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square at Pack Place, Asheville. Gallery 6, Through Jan 4, 2009 - "Life's Rich Pageant: A Centennial Celebration of The Eight". Exhibition opportunities for American artists in the first years of the 20th century were dominated almost exclusively by two New York institutions - the Society of American Artists and the National Academy of Design. In 1906, when the two merged, many thought the alliance would result in an annual exhibition equal in size and scope to the great Parisian salons. Despite the greater diversity promised by the merger, the work of many young realists differed so radically from the academicians that conflict was inevitable. In 1907, Robert Henri, a member of the selection jury, became angered by the jury's exclusion of several works by his friends as well as their dismissal of his own canvasses. At a meeting in his studio, he laid plans for a secessionist show. The Macbeth Gallery was willing to host it and on February 4, 1908, the show opened. Eight artists were included: Robert Henri (1865-1929), George Luks (1867-1933), William Glackens (1870-1938), John Sloan (1871-1951), Everett Shinn (1876-1953), Maurice Prendergast (1859-1924), Ernest Lawson (1873-1939) and Arthur Bowen Davies (1862-1928). Appleby Foundation Gallery, Through Jan. 18, 2009 - "William Christenberry: Site/Possession". For more than four decades, William Christenberry has explored the regional identity of the American South, focusing on his hometown area around Hale County, AL. The exhibit offers a unique opportunity to see the drawings that Christenberry calls the basis and inspiration of all his other work. Christenberry is frequently the subject of national acclaim for his photographs of rural Alabama, but this exhibition offers the chance to experience a more complete representation of his life and work. Holden Community Gallery. Through Feb. 1, 2009 - "Ashcans, Trains and Factories: Students and Followers of The Eight". Robert Henri, John Sloan and other members of The Eight were as noted for their talents as teachers as they were for their creative skills. One of Henri's students wrote down his classroom comments and assembled them into a book titled "The Art Spirit'. Both collectively and individually, The Eight inspired a generation of artists to look at the urban life around them. This exhibition features the work of artists influenced by The Eight's emphasis on scenes of contemporary urban life. The exhibition will include works by Robert Brackman, Alexander Kruse, Reginald Marsh, Elizabeth Olds, Walter Pack, Raphael Soyer, Eugene Thomason and others. These works will be drawn from the collection of the Asheville Art Museum. 2nd Floor Galleries, Ongoing - "Expectant Gaze - Art from the Eye and Mind". To inspire audiences and showcase its unique collection in limited gallery space, the Asheville Art Museum regularly invites distinguished colleagues to curate special exhibitions of the permanent collection. This fall Roger Manley, a NC based filmmaker, curator and author of the books "Signs and Wonders: Outsider Art Inside North Carolina" and the recently published "Weird Carolinas," joined us to curate the latest installation in this provocative series. The exhibit presents works from the permanent collection that probe art's two oldest and most essential functions: rendering the visual world and envisioning new possibilities for experiencing it. Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Fri. till 8pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/253-3227 or at (www.ashevilleart.org).
Asheville Gallery of Art, Ltd., 16 College Street, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring original works of art by 30 local artists in oils, watercolors, lithographs, etchings and woodcuts. Hours: M.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm and first Fri. of the month till 8pm. Contact: 828/251-5796 or at (www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com).
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 56 Broadway, Asheville. Through Feb. 14, 2009 - "The Shape of Imagination: Women of Black Mountain College". Ongoing - An exhibition space dedicated to exploring the history and legacy of the world's most acclaimed experimental educational community, Black Mountain College. Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-4pm or by appt. Contact: 828/350-8484 or at (www.blackmountaincollege.org).
Flood Gallery Fine Arts Center, 109 Roberts St., Asheville. Through Dec. 13 - Featuring a solo-exhibition of Robert Dunning, Department Chair and Professor of Art, from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Dec. 2 - Jan. 3 - "Flood Holiday Show," featuring works by various local artists (such as Connie Bostic, Frank Botts, Jennifer Brock, Rose Candela, Alex Greenwood, Frank Lombardo, Logan MacSporran, David McDermott, Sean Pace, Richmond Smith and more) will be on view with prices ranging from $10 to $500. Ongoing - Dedicated to advancing the careers of emerging and mid career artists, as well as educating the public and furthering the understanding of contemporary art and its importance within the community and beyond. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm - till 6pm during the holidays. Contact: 828/255-0066 or at (www.floodgallery.org).
Grove Arcade Art & Heritage Gallery, One Page Ave., Suite 115, on O. Henry Ave., Asheville. Through Jan. 17, 2009 - "WNC Marquetry Group," featuring works by Clyde Badger, Ted Lawshe, Thomas Pressley, Bonnie Richardson, Hank Richter, Julie Russell, Jim Sockwell and Beth Woody. Ongoing - The gallery is a project of the Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation and features the crafts, music and stories of the Blue Ridge. The gallery features a state-of-the-art, interactive exhibition that uses a solid terrain model animated with regional voices, video, music and lasers to bring the culture and history of Western North Carolina to life. Rotating exhibitions of regional crafts will bring emerging artists and new stories to gallery visitors. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/255-0775 or at (www.grovearcade.com).
Guild Crafts of Southern Highland Craft Guild, 930 Tunnel Road, Asheville. Ongoing - Work by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild in various media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5pm. Contact: 828/298-7903.
Highsmith University Union Gallery, located on the ground floor of UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union, Asheville. Dec. 5 - 16 - "Forms of Comfort," featuring 150 functional ceramic pieces by UNC Asheville senior Rebecca Campbell. The exhibition is a collection of Campbell's work towards a bachelor of arts degree from UNC Asheville. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-midnight & Sat.-Sun., 10am-midnight. Contact: 828/232-5000.
NC Homespun Museum, next to Grovewood Gallery, at Grove Park Inn, 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring the Conway Collection of Appalachian Crafts, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Conway, who began collecting over 40 years ago while visiting the Southern Highland Craftsman Fair at the Civic Center in downtown Asheville. They also collected pottery & other traditional crafts from the Crafts Center during the State Fairs in Raleigh. Hours: Mon.- Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/253-7651.
S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, (formerly the University Gallery), UNC-Asheville, 1st floor, Owen Hall, Asheville. Dec. 5, 4-7pm & Dec. 6, 10am-2pm - "UNC Asheville's Art Department Annual Holiday Ceramics and Art Sale". A wide variety of functional and decorative ceramics and art crafted by UNC Asheville students will be on sale with prices starting at $5. Proceeds will benefit UNC Asheville's Art Department. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm. Contact: call UNCA's Art Department at 828/251-6559.
Second Floor Gallery, UNC-Asheville, Owen Hall, UNC-Asheville, Asheville. Dec. 5 - 15 - "For the Love of Derby," featuring 13 prints by UNC Asheville senior Heather A. Egger, which are gum Arabic photo transfer and collograph prints, is a collection of Egger's work towards a bachelor of arts degree from UNC Asheville. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm. Contact: UNCA's Art Department at 828/251-6559.
The Fine Arts League Gallery, 25 Rankin Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Located within the Fine Arts League of Asheville, the Gallery is devoted to the development of realist artists and features figure drawings, portraits, landscapes and still lifes. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 828/252-5050 or at (www.fineartsleague.org).
The Folk Art Center of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 382, Asheville. Main Gallery, Through Jan. 11, 2009 - "New Traditions: Cabinetmaking". All members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild were invited to showcase their creative interpretation of cabinetmaking in this exhibition. The show provides visitors the opportunity to experience the talent of this juried membership organization as participants stretch their boundaries and create new traditions. Permanent Collection Gallery, Ongoing - "Craft Traditions: The Southern Highland Craft Guild Collection". The Guild's Permanent Collection is comprised of approximately 2400 craft objects and dates from the late 19th century to present. Beginning with a donation from Frances Goodrich in 1931, the Permanent Collection serves the Guild's mission of craft conservation and education. This new installation will feature over 200 works that highlight our holdings in traditional art: woodcarving, pottery, dolls, basketry, weavings and furniture. The subject of this ongoing exhibition is craft history that of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and the Studio Craft Movement. Focus Gallery, Through Dec. 2 - Featuring works in fiber by Heather Allen Swarttouw and works in glass by Robert Stephan. Dec. 6 - Jan. 27, 2009 - Featuring works in clay by Nancy Jacobsohn and works in wood by Russ Jacobsohn. Hours: daily from 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/298-7928 or at (www.southernhighlandguild.org).
The Odyssey Gallery, 238 Clingman Ave., Asheville. Through Dec. 19 - "Transitions," featuring works by resident artists 2006-2008. Ongoing - Works in ceramics by regional and national artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 828/285-9700 or at (www.highwaterclays.com).
UNCA's Ramsey Library, Third Floor Gallery, Asheville. Dec. 1 - 12 - "From the Pen and Pencil," featuring 19 portraits by inmate students. Hours: regular library hours. Contact: 828/251-6546.
YMI Gallery, YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market Street @ Eagle Street, Asheville. Through Apr. 30, 2009 - "That's Me!: Scenes From Black Asheville Before Urban Renewal," featuring works by Anthony Lord, Andrea Clark, Kent Washburn, and Jennifer Johnson. Ongoing - "In the Spirit of Africa". Featuring traditional and contemporary African masks, figurative woodcarvings, beadwork, jewelry, and textiles. Discover the purpose of mask and sculptures, which reflect African ancestral heritage and learn to appreciate symbolism and abstraction in African art. YMI Conference Room, Ongoing - "Forebears & Trailblazers: Asheville's African American Leaders, 1800s 1900s". The permanent exhibit offers a pictorial history of African-Americans from throughout Western North Carolina. Photographs of both influential and everyday people create a panorama of the variety of life among blacks in the mountain region. Here are the young and old, the prominent and the unknown, the men and women who helped create our city's life. YMI Drugstore Gallery, Ongoing - "Mirrors of Hope and Dignity". A moving and powerful collection of drawings by the renowned African-American artist Charles W. White. Entry, Ongoing - "George Vanderbilt's Young Men's Institute, 1892-Present". Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/252-4614 or at (www.ymicc.org).
ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Asheville
The North Carolina Arboretum, Milepost 393, Blue Ridge Parkway,
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville. Through Dec. 31 - "Thoreau's
Walden: A Journey in Photographs by Scot Miller," featuring
nearly 30 stunning photographs Miller took during a journey to
explore philosopher and writer Henry David Thoreau's retreat into
Walden Woods. Through Dec. 31 - "Our Weakening Web: The Story
of Extinction," explores more than 500 million years of natural
history and extinction patterns through interpretive and hands-on
exhibits and lifelike dioramas. Through Dec. 15 - "Appalachian
Exotics," featuring woodturned works by Alvin Thomas, Journel
Thomas and Caryl Brt. Ongoing - The Asheville Quilt Guild features
a permanent, rotating quilt exhibit at Arboretum's Education Center.
Visitors can also enjoy the Arboretum's Quilt Garden year-round,
with plantings and patterns that change with the seasons. Admission:
Yes. Hours: Nov.-Mar., 8am-7pm daily. Contact: 828/665.2492 or
at (www.ncarboretum.org).
Black Mountain - Swannanoa
Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Old City Hall, 225 West State St., Black Mountain. Upper Level Gallery, Dec. 5 - Jan. 31, 2009 - "Pottery Show and Sale," featuring works by resident potters and students at the Arts Center. Hours: Mon-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 9am-1pm. Contact: 828/669-0930.
Elizabeth Holden Gallery, Holden Visual Arts Center, Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson College Rd, Swannanoa. Through Dec. 17 - "Warren Wilson College Faculty/Student Juried Show". Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm & Sun.,1-4pm. Contact: Dr. Louly Konz at 828/771-3037.
Blowing Rock
Parkway Craft Center, of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, at the Moses Cone Manor, Milepost 294, Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring the work of members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild members in various media. Demonstrations offered each month. Hours: daily 9am - 5pm. Contact: 828/295-7938 or e-mail at (parkwaycraft@bellsouth.net).
Boone
Appalachian Cultural Museum, University Hall Drive, off Hwy. 321 (Blowing Rock Road), Boone. Ongoing - The permanent exhibit area includes, TIME AND CHANGE, featuring thousands of objects ranging from fossils to Winston Cup race cars to the Yellow Brick Road, a section of the now closed theme park, "The Land of Oz". Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/262-3117.
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Appalachian State University, 423 West King Street, Boone. Main Gallery, Through Feb. 7, 2009 - "Andy Warhol: A Photographic Legacy: Recent Gifts to the Turchin Center Permanent Collection". In 2007, The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts celebrated its twentieth anniversary. To mark this milestone, a new program titled The Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy was established. The program would broaden access to the artist's photographic work by donating more than 28,500 original polaroids and silver gelatin prints to college and university museum and galleries across the country. Mezzanine Gallery, Through Feb. 7, 2009 - "Robert Motherwell: Lost in Form, Found in Line". This exhibition explores Robert Motherwell's working process and spirit that existed in the ambiance of his studio. Most people who view any artist's work have no visual image or snapshot of the artist's studio life. For Motherwell, his working environment was a sanctuary, which was self-sustaining at times: continually expansive, pregnant with the possibilities of how a word, a phrase or a poem provided a whole language of movements and reactions for the artist. Catwalk Community Gallery, Through Feb. 7, 2009 - "Tyler Deal: An Alumna Shares Her Recent Work". In much of her recent work the artist breaks away from the two-dimensionality of the canvas to experiment with mixed media and non-conventional approaches. This is the most recent of exhibitions that feature students or alumni from the Department of Art. Hours: 10am-6pm, Tue., Wed., Thur., & Sat. and Fri.,noon -8pm. Contact: Hank T. Foreman at 828/262-3017 or at (www.turchincenter.org).
ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Boone
Campus Grounds, Applachian State University, Boone. Through Mar.
1, 2009 - "22nd Annual Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition
and Exhibition," juried by Sarah Clark-Langager, curator
of the renowned Outdoor Sculpture Collection and director of the
Western Gallery at Western Washington University in Bellingham,
WA. Finalists for the 2008-09 competition are: Glenn Zweygardt,
Alfred Station, NY; Hanna Jubran, Grimesland, NC; Sharon Collings
Licata, Columbia, SC; Jon Mehlferber, Bristol, VA; Duke Oursler,
Statesboro, GA; Peter Frantz, Tyrone, PA; Shawn Skabelund, Flagstaff,
AZ; Cathrin Hoskinson, New York, NY; and Bill Vielehr, Boulder,
CO. Hours: Regular campus hours. Contact: 828/262-3017 or at (www.rosensculpture.org).
Brasstown
Folk School Craft Shop, John C. Campbell Folk School, Olive D. Campbell Building, Brasstown. Ongoing - Featuring the juried craftworks of over 300 regional artists offering a wide range of items including woodcarvings, ironwork, jewelry, weaving, pottery, craft instruction books, historical works, tapes, CDs, craft supplies and much more. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 800/365-5724 or at (www.grove.net/~jccfs).
Brevard
Downtown Brevard, Dec. 26, 2008, 5-9pm - "4th Friday Gallery Walk," featuring downtown galleries and other area art spaces, including: Bluewood Gallery, Drew Deane Gallery, Gallery on Main, Hollingsworth Gallery, Number 7 Fine Arts & Craft Gallery, Red Wolf Gallery, and Transylvania Community Arts Center. Brochures with a map are available at participating galleries. For more info call 828/883-4142.
Transylvania Community Arts Center Gallery, 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Through Dec. 12 - "Santa's Palette - Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale". A great place to start and finish your Holiday Shopping. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm Contact: 828/884-2787 or at (www.tcarts.org).
Broadway
Gallery One Pottery, 104 South Main Street, located across from the Post Office, Broadway. Ongoing - Featuring some of the finest pottery from NC and across the US, including works by 40 plus artists display their works in pottery, glass and wood. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 919/258-3921 or at (www.galleryonepottery.com).
Burnsville
Mitchell and Yancey Counties, Dec. 6 & 7, 2008 - "Toe River Studio Tour," sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council, featuring over 100 artisans studios, galleries and garden areas, located throughout Mitchell & Yancey Counties. Hours: 10am-5pm, both days. Contact: arts council at 828/682-7215 or at (www.toeriverarts.org).
Burnsville TRAC Gallery, 102 W. Main St., Burnsville. Ongoing - Featuring works by artists from Mitchell and Yancey Counties sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/682-7215 or at (www.toeriverarts.org).
Chapel Hill - Carrboro - Hillsborough
Ackland Art Museum, UNC - Chapel Hill, Columbia & Franklin Streets, Chapel Hill. Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "Circa 1958: Breaking Ground in American Art". The exhibit will be the largest and one of the most significant exhibitions the Ackland Art Museum has ever mounted. The first major exhibition to examine the importance of the year 1958 as a critical tipping point in the evolution of American art, "Circa 1958" explores in depth the moment American artists first departed from Abstract Expressionism to explore new trends that helped define the last half of the twentieth century. Mounted in celebration of the Ackland's fiftieth anniversary, the exhibition includes approximately sixty-two works by fifty-seven artists drawn from more than fifty public and private collections, including the holdings of many of the artists themselves. Special Collection Installations, Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "The Fifties and the Anti-Fifties: Robert Frank's The Americans ". Through Feb. 1, 2009 - "Feminine and Masculine in Ovid's Poetry and Early Modern Art". Renaissance and Baroque Gallery, Ongoing - "Art and the Natural World in Early Modern Europe," features masterpieces by artists including Peter Paul Rubens, Jan Weenix, Salomon van Ruysdael, and a seventeenth-century landscape by Claude Lorrain on long term loan to the Ackland from the Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens in New Bern, NC. This exhibit now combines with its neighboring gallery, Art and Religious Life in Early Modern Europe, to showcase a wide range of Renaissance and Baroque subject matter. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 919/966-5736 or at (www.ackland.org).
Horace Williams House, Chapel Hill Preservation Society, 610 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill. Through Dec. 21 - "Eno River Tapestries," featuring tapestries by Silvia Heyden. Hours: Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm, & Sun 1-4 pm. Contact: 919/942-7818 or at (www.chapelhillpreservation.com).
ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Chapel Hill
Carrboro Town Hall Gallery, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro. Through
Dec. 31 - Featuring works by award-winning artist Kimberly Alvis.
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm. Contact: 919/968-7715.
Room 301, Hanes Art Center, ocated near the Ackland Art Museum and the intersection of Columbia and Franklin Sts., Chapel Hill. Dec. 12, 9am-10pm - "UNC Art Department's Second Annual Student Holiday Print Sale". Here is your opportunity to purchase original student artworks at very reasonable prices (we're talking cheap!). Etchings, screenprints, photographs, drawings, digital works, and ceramics will be available. Printmaking activities planned throughout the day! Contact: call Mike Sonnichsen at 919/962-0763 or e-mail at (msonic@unc.edu).
Charlotte Area
North Davidson Arts District Gallery Crawl - From 6-9 or 10pm on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month. For info check (www.noda.org).
Uptown Gallery Crawl - From 6-8pm on the 1st Friday of each month.
South End Art Gallery Crawl - From 6-9pm on the 1st Friday of each month.
Afro-American Cultural Center Gallery, 401 North Myers Street, near the corner of 7th and McDowell, Charlotte. Through Feb. 1 - "The Photographs of Romualdo Garcia," featuring pictures of Mexicans with African ancestors. Through Feb. 1 - "The African Presence in Mexico," featuring photographs by Wendy Phillips. Ongoing - "Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Martin Luther King Jr. Student Art Exhibition." View works from the AACC Permanent Art Collection featuring fine art by regional and national artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Admission: Free. Contact: 704/374-1565 or at (www.aacc-charlotte.org).
Bank of America Gallery, Hearst Tower Lobby, 114 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Through Dec. 31 - "American Impressionism: French Source, American Resourcefulness." Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Contact: 704/386-7324.
Charlotte Art League CALeidoscope Gallery, 1517 Camden Rd., South End, Charlotte. Dec. 5 - 26 - "Gem Show," featuring small works by League members for the holidays. Ongoing - Drawing on the diverse talent of its 350 members, CAL offers fine art for all tastes and budgets including mixed media, pastel, acrylics, oil, watercolor, jewelry, and sculpture. Hours: Mon., Wed., Thur., & Fri., 11am-3pm; Tue. & Sat., 11am-7pm; & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: 704/376-2787 or at (www.charlotteartleague.org).
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive (between Eastway and Sharon Amity), Charlotte. Ongoing - "The Hezekiah Alexander Homesite". Restored 1774 homesite is the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County. Historically fascinating guided tours by interpretive docents in 18th century dress include the colonial kitchen, springhouse, barn, and herb garden. Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: 704/568-1774 or at (www.charlottemuseum.org).
Creative Art Exchange, (formerly the Icehouse Center for Creativity, Craft & Design) 19725 Oak St., Unit 1, Oak Street Mill Village, behind the police station, Cornelius. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists and offering art classes. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., noon-4pm. Contact: 704/892-7323 or at (www.icehousecenter.org).
Davidson College Art Galleries, Belk Visual Arts Center, 315 North Main and Griffith Streets, Davidson. Through Dec. 10 - "Beloved Daughters: Photographs by Fazal Sheikh," featuring women in India. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm and Sat. & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: Gallery Director Brad Thomas at 704/894-2519.
Elizabeth Ross Gallery, Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus, Overcash Performing Arts Center, Elizabeth Avenue and Kings Dr., Charlotte. Through Dec. 19 - "2008 Faculty Exhibition," featuring mixed media works by CPCC art faculty members. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-3pm. Contact: 704-330-6668 or at (www.cpcc.edu/art_gallery).
Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. Seventh St., corner of College St & Seventh St , Charlotte. Through Dec. 28 - "Corapeake". In 1995, multi-media artist Kendall Messick took a trip with his best friend to the town of Corapeake. A small community located just inside the North Carolina line from Virginia and along the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp, the town is geographically, economically and socially isolated not unlike many parts of rural America. Messick's original intent was to simply photograph his friend's aging relatives. But after spending time in the town and with the people, Messick realized there were stories to preserve and share, stories that were unique and fundamentally representative of small town life all over the South. Ongoing - "Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers," featuring a permanent exhibition featuring interactive environments that trace the history of the New South from the end of the Civil War until today. Admission: Yes. Free on Sat. Parking: next door in Seventh Street Station. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact:704/333-1887 or at (www.museumofthenewsouth.org).
Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Through Dec. 14 - "Jaguar: Power in the Ancient Americas". The powerful jaguar came to symbolize royal authority from ancient Mexico to Peru. This exhibition features the remarkable diversity of jaguar representations in clay, stone, precious metals and the fiber arts throughout the ancient Americas, exploring the extraordinary artistic and ideological variations unique to each culture. Dec. 20 - May 10, 2009 - "Andy Warhol: Cowboys & Indians". Well known for his portrayal of celebrities and everyday consumer goods, later in his career Warhol became fascinated with the stories, myths and legends of the American West. In 1986 he created the suite "Cowboys and Indians,' just one year before his death in 1987. Paying homage to America's popular version of Western history, this portfolio depicts American heroes of the West (General Custer, Teddy Roosevelt and Geronimo), Western entertainers (Annie Oakley and John Wayne), and romanticized, stereotyped and exploited images of American Indians (Indian Head Nickel, Plains Indian Shield, Mother and Child, Kachina Dolls, and Northwest Coast Mask). Through Feb. 15, 2009 - "Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends". Andy Warhol, born Andy Warhola (1928-1987), became the central figure in the Pop Art Movement that emerged in the United States in the 1950s and enjoyed increased popularity in the 1960s. Pop Art was to become one of the major art movements of the 20th century with its themes and techniques drawn from popular culture. The exhibition will feature approximately 60 selections from various Warhol portfolios from the Bank of America Collection, including the "Endangered Species Portfolio," the "Flowers Portfolio," the "Myths Portfolio," the "Muhammad Ali Portfolio," and the "Space Fruits Portfolio". Through Feb. 22, 2009 - "The Craven Family of North Carolina Potters". This exhibition will feature about thirty examples of pots from the Mint's permanent collection, thrown by various members of the Craven family. The Cravens have been potting in Randolph and Moore Counties in North Carolina for more than two hundred years. The objects represent the work of four generations of Craven potters and span from about 1850 to 1990. They include large utilitarian jars and jugs, as well as teapots and vases. Through Feb. 22, 2009 - "Women in American Art Pottery". Showcased in this exhibition will be more than 60 examples of ceramics from the Mint's permanent collection that were made or decorated by American female artists and craftspeople in the first half of the twentieth century. Among the artists represented will be Mary Louise McLaughlin, Laura Fry, and various women who worked for Newcomb Pottery in New Orleans, Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, and Weller Pottery in Zanesville, OH. Through 2010 - "The Art of Affluence: Haute Couture and Luxury Fashions 1947-2007". See impressive works of wearable art from the Museumís extensive holdings of haute couture and luxury garments complimented by fashion accessories that reflect the creativity of numerous fashion designers working between 1947 and 2007. Top fashion designers featured include Chanel, De La Renta, Dior, Givenchy, Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Versace, among others. A unique item featured in the exhibition is a Versace haute couture ensemble worn by singer Elton John. Ongoing - "Art for the Millions: WPA Prints" and "Carolina Clay," featuring a display of colorful wares made between 1920 and 1950 as potters from NC adapted their works to a market economy. "Art of the United States," featuring contemporary works from the Mint's permanent collection, including works by Romare Bearden, Maud Gatewood, John Biggers Juan Logan, Tarlton Blackwell, Radcliffe Bailey, Kojo Griffin, and others. "Art in the Americas," featuring paintings, precious metalwork, sculpture, furniture and decorative arts from the 17th through the 19th centuries illustrate the unique culture that emerged from the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Crosland Gallery - Featuring a presentation of portraits with many fascinating images presented. Rankin Gallery - Featuring a presentation of the Romare Bearden Collection, including two "new" Beardens. Harris and Crist Galleries - Featuring some contemporary works that are new to the collection or have not been seen for a while. Delhom Gallery, Ongoing - The European Collection of ceramic works. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors & students, $3 ages 6 to 17 and free for members & children 5 and younger. Admission is valid for both museums on the same day. Admission is free on Tue. from 5-10pm. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Tue. till 10pm; & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 704/337-2000 or at (www.mintmuseums.org).
Mint Museum of Craft + Design, 220 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte. Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "Ornament As Art: Avant-Garde Jewelry from the Helen Williams Drutt Collection". From delicate to chunky, the exhibit explores contemporary jewelry from around the world. Materials range from gold and sapphires to television bulbs and No. 2 pencils. Ongoing - "Currents in Craft: Selections from the Permanent Collection," featuring works by Cynthia Bringle, Philip Eglin, Mark Hewitt, Anne Kraus, Ben Owen III, Diego Romero, Mary Roehm, Michael Sherrill, James Tanner, Beatrice Wood, and others. "Tradition and Change, 19th and 20th Century American Craft," a survey of the movements in traditional and studio craft in all media. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors & students, $3 ages 6 to 17 and free for members & children 5 and younger. Admission is valid for both museums on the same day. Admission is free on Tue. from 10am-2pm & every 3rd Thur. of each month from 5-8pm. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 704/337-2000 or at (www.mintmuseums.org).
Pease Auditorium Gallery, Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus, Pease Lane & Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. Through Dec. 17 - "Third Annual America Recycles Exhibition." Hours: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9am-4pm and Tue. & Thur., 1-4pm. Contact: 704-330-6668 or at (www.cpcc.edu/art_gallery).
The Light Factory Contemporary Museum of Photography and Film, @ Spirit Square Galleries, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. Middleton/McMillan Gallery, Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "The Day of Small Things: Photographs by Michael Wilson". Co-organized with the Weston Art Gallery, Cincinnati, OH, the exhibit is a mid-career retrospective of the work of Michael Wilson, who creates unique and deeply honest photographs that capture the essence of his subjects. He has a particularly keen and sensitive eye for portraits and has photographed some of today's most important musical artists (Lyle Lovett, Philip Glass, B.B. King, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, The Neville Brothers, Rodney Crowell, Randy Newman, Waylon Jennings, Over the Rhine, Bill Frisell, David Byrne, Dawn Upshaw, Renee Fleming, and many others). Knight Gallery, Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "Into the Mystic," featuring works by Connie Sullivan, Heather Freeman, Kit Kube, and Michael Wilson.This exhibition features works that exploit and express one of the most essential elements of photography - light. For years, artists have been fascinated with how light is produced, how it is transmitted, and how it can be transformed. Although photographers have used light in the traditional sense to create photographic prints, others have expanded the process by incorporating light in the presentation of their work. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm; Sat., noon-5pm & Sun.,1-5pm. Contact:704/333-9755 or at (www.lightfactory.org).
ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Charlotte
The Gallery at Carillon, 227 West Trade Street, Charlotte. Through
Jan. 16, 2009 - "Abstraction in Character," featuring works
by five artists that explore the place where narrative meets abstraction,
conceptualism meets formalism, and high art meets pop culture.
Participating artists include: Jill Allan, Portland, OR; David
JP Hooker, Wheaton, IL; Paul Matheny, Rock Hill, SC; Doug McAbee,
Spartanburg, SC; and Philip Morsberger, Augusta, GA. Ongoing -
Permanent onsite works of art including: "Cascade,"
a 40' x 25' construction of machinery parts and metal by Jean
Tinguely; "The Garden," a site-specific sculpture by
Jerry Peart; and "Wall Drawing #683," by So LeWitt.
The exhibition is sponsored by Hines Charlotte Carillon LP. Hours:
Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm; Sat., 8am-7pm & Sun., noon-8pm. Contact:
Christie Taylor at 704/334-3799 or e-mail at (ctaylor@hodgestaylor.com).
Cherokee
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, 645 Tsali Blvd.,
across from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Cherokee. Ongoing
- Featuring basket weaving, pottery, wood carving, finger weaving,
beadwork, stone carving and fine painting by members of the Eastern
Band of Cherokee Indians. Artisans must go through a juried process
to become affiliated with the organization and current membership
stands at about 300. Hours: open daily, year round, with seasonal
hours. Contact: 828/497-3103 or at (www.cherokee-nc.com).
Concord
Cabarrus Arts Council Galleries, Historic Courthouse,
65 Union Street, Concord. Through Dec. 19 - "Visible Spirits,"
featuring photographs of Mexico by photographer David Spear. Through
Dec. 19 - "Points of Origin: Cultural References," featuring
a showcase works by 10 artists of various ethnic backgrounds.
Through Dec. 22 - "Shop Seagrove," featuring works by
these Seagrove, NC, potteries: Avery Pottery and Tileworks, Cady
Clay Works, Dirtworks Pottery and Donna Craven Pottery. Hours:
Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm and the 2nd Sat. of each month. Contact: 704/920-2787
or at (www.cabarrusartscouncil.org).
Cullowhee
Fine Art Museum, Fine & Performing Arts Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. Through Dec. 15 - "System + Structure: Lifeworks in Painting and Collage," featuring an exhibit of works by Lewis Buck. Ongoing - "Worldviews," featuring selections from the Permanent Collection and new acquisitions featuring regional, national and international artists' works in all media. Hours: Tue.- Fri.,10am-4pm & Sat., 1-4pm. Contact: 828/227-3591 or at (www.wcu.edu/fapac/galleries).
Mountain Heritage Center, ground floor of Robinson Admin. Building, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. Gallery A, Ongoing - "Migration of the Scotch-Irish People". Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Contact: 828/227-7129 or (www.wcu.edu/mhc).
Durham
Trevor Paglen
Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University,1317 West Pettigrew Street, Durham. Porch & University Galleries, Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "Scenes of Secrecy: Visual Studies on Suspicion, Intelligence, and Security," featuring multi media works by Trevor Paglen, William Noland, and NC Stop Torture Now. Hours: Mon.-Thur, 9am-7pm; Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat., 11am-4pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 919/660-3663 or at (cds.aas.duke.edu).
North Carolina Central University Museum of Art, 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham. Through Dec. 19 - "African American Modernists Series: Eric McRay". Ongoing - Permanent collection focuses on African American art of the 19th & 20th century, including works by Edward Mitchell Bannister, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, and Norman Lewis. As well as more contemporary works by Sam Gilliam, Richard Hunt, William Artis, and Kerry James Marshall. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: 919/560-6211.
Perkins Library Gallery, William R. Perkins Library, Duke University, West Campus, Durham. Through Dec. 14 - "Olive Pierce: Forty Years of Photographs". Hours: regular library hours. Contact: 919/471-1623.
Fayetteville
Cape Fear Studios, 148-1 Maxwell Street, Fayetteville. Ongoing - Featuring original works by 40 artists in a variety of media, including oils, pastels, watercolors, pottery, basketry, jewelry, photography, slumped glass, stained glass, and fabric art. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., 10am-4pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 910/433-2986, e-mail at (capefearstudios@mindspring.com) and at (www.capefearstudios.com).
Fayetteville Museum of Art, 839 Stamper Road, Fayetteville. Through Jan. 11, 2009 - "The Energy of a Line," featuring works by Raleigh-based artist, Jason Craighead. Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat. & Sun., 1-5 pm. Contact: 910/485-5121.
Greensboro Area
Throughout Greensboro, first Fri. of the month, till 9pm - "First Friday," featuring a gallery crawl of several gallery spaces in Greensboro. For further info (www.uacarts.org).
African American Atelier & Bennett College for Women Gallery, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by local, regional and national African American artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Wed., till 7pm & Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: 336/333-6885.
Elliott University Center Art Gallery, 221 Elliott University Center, UNC-G, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by student and alumni artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-9pm. Contact: 336/408-3659 or at (www.euc,uncg.edu/services/gallery/).
Guilford Native American Art Gallery, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by Carolina's Native Americans. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 336/273-6605.
Irene Cullis Gallery, Greensboro College, 815 W. Market Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by studen, faculty and others. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: 336/272-7102, ext. 301 or at (www.art.gborocollege.edu/gallery.html).
NC A&T State University Galleries, 1601 E. Market Street, Dudley Building, NC A&T State University, Greensboro. Ongoing - The Mattye Reed African Heritage Collection seeks to educate people about the culture, history and accomplishments of African societies and peoples of African descent. It achieves this through the development of exhibits drawn from its extensive collection of African artifacts, which represent a cross-section of African cultures from over thirty-five countries. The collection is made up of fine examples of African material culture including sculptures, masks, figures, household implements, musical instruments, and textiles. The modern collection includes works from Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Haiti and elsewhere in the African Diaspora. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & sat., 1-5pm. Contact: 336/334-3209 or at (www.ncat.edu/~museum).
The Center for Visual Artists Greensboro, second floor of the Cultural Arts Center, 200 North Davie St., Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by member artists from throughout the greater Greensboro area. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Weds. till 7pm; & Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: 336/333-7485 or at (www.greensboroart.org).
Weatherspoon Art Museum, University of North Carolina - Greensboro, Cone Building, Tate and Spring Garden Streets, Greensboro. Through Dec. 14 - "Eve Aschheim: Falk Visiting Artist". Aschheim's abstract paintings and drawings contain highly nuanced spatial relationships composed with a restrained palette and the artist's own enigmatic system of mark-making. Her exhibition at the Weatherspoon features work from 2005 to 2008, including a recent series of small canvases that diverge from her signature style of staccato lines to incorporate large blocks of color. Aschheim is well known for her drawings on Mylar made through a rigorous process of building up layers of gesso, black gesso, ink, and graphite to create subtle, intimate compositions of color and line. In works such as "You Are Like Ice Cream" (2006), there is a sense that some complicated structure is either in the process of gracefully exploding or of slipping away into nothingness. Her new oil on canvas paintings similarly convey kinetic forces in action, and allow us to delight in exploring delicate shifts in line, weight and color that activate static surfaces. Through Jan. 25, 2009 - "40th Anniversary Art on Paper 2008". The exhibit represents the 40th anniversary of this exhibition that surveys the state of contemporary drawing and other works on, or of, paper. It will showcase unique works by both emerging and established artists. Since 1965, the generous support of xpedx (formerly Dillard Paper Company) has allowed the Weatherspoon to purchase a number of works from each year's exhibition. Today, the nationally recognized Dillard Collection numbers nearly 550 works by artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Joseph Stella, Eva Hesse, Robert Smithson, Brice Marden, Roni Horn and Matthew Ritchie. Through Feb. 22, 2009 - "Jeff Whetstone: Post Pleistocene". North Carolina-based photographer Jeff Whetstone's newest body of work examines the history of man-made markings found within the depths of the Saltpetre caves of Tennessee and Alabama. From the vegetation surrounding the interior openings to the corridors and hidden rooms of these natural shelters, Whetstone's large-format color photographs envelop us in the strange and foreboding darkness of spaces where all manner of people have taken refuge from the outside world. Atrium and Lobbies - Featuring works of art complementing current gallery exhibitions which are rotated in the atrium and public areas throughout both floors of the gallery. Tom Otterness' site-specific work, "The Frieze" is permanently installed in the atrium. Sculpture Courtyard - Featuring selections of American sculpture from 1900 to the present from the Weatherspoon Collection and on loan works from contemporary artists. Admission: Free. Hours: Tue., Wed. & Fri.,10am-5pm, Thur., 10am to 9pm and weekends, 1-5pm. Contact: 336/334-5770 or at (www.weatherspoon.uncg.edu).
Greenville
Emerge Gallery & Art Center, 404 S. Evans St., Greenville. Ongoing - Featuring works in a variety of media by students, faculty, alumni (East Carolina University) and local artists.. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-9pm & Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 252/551-6947 or at (www.emergegallery.com).
Greenville Museum of Art, 802 South Evans Street, Greenville. South Gallery, Ongoing - Featuring works by NC artists and American landscape artists including: Nena Allen, Charles Bashum, Charles Burchfield, Jasper Cropsey, Arthur Dove, Daniel Garber, David Johnson and David Kapp. Francis Speight & Sarah Blakeslee Gallery, Ongoing - Featuring works by Francis Speight and Sarah Blakeslee, two of Greenville's and NC's important artists. Student's Gallery, Ongoing - Featuring changing exhibitions of work produced by students, including students from East Carolina University. Look & Learn Gallery, Ongoing - On display are two and three-dimensional art from the Museum's Education Collection. Young visitors are invited to browse through the gallery and engage in the project sheets found in the Activity Corner. Admission: Free. Hours: Tue., - Fri., 10am - 4:30pm and Sat.&Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 252/758-1946 or at (www.gmoa.org).
Hendersonville
Opportunity House, 1141 Asheville Hwy. (Hwy. 25), Hendersonville. Grace Etheredge Room, Through Dec. 30 - "Annual 2008 All Member Show." Professional and beginning artists, covering numerous painting styles and mediums will be represented in the show. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/696-3132 or at (www.artleague.net).
The Center for Craft, Creativity and Design, UNC-Asheville Kellogg Conference Center, at 11 Broyles Road between HWY 64 and South Rugby, Hendersonville. Through Dec. 5 - "Celebrate the Bringle Sisters: Clay and Textile Mentors". Twin sisters Edwina and Cynthia Bringle have commited their lives to being both makers and mentors to many who have come to Western North Carolina. Born in Gatlinburg, TN, in 1939 and currently residing in Penland, NC, they know the area and its history well. This exhibition will celebrate their contributions. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/890-2050 or at (www.craftcreativitydesign.org).
Hickory
Full Circle Arts, 327 Second Avenue NW, Hickory. Ongoing - Featuring works by member artists in a variety of mediums. Full Circle Arts is a not-for-profit educational organization whose mission is to encourage public appreciation and education for the arts. Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-6pm. Contact: 828/322-7545 or at (www.fullcirclearts.org).
Wilford S Conrow
Lula (Virginia McFall)
The Hickory Museum of Art, Arts and Science Center, 243 Third Avenue N.E., Hickory. Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "The Spirit of Black Mountain College," featuring work by Josef Albers and others marking the famous school's 75th anniversary. Through Jan. 11, 2009 - "The Eclectic Collection of Howard Campbell," featuring folk art. Through Feb. 22 - "Making Connections: Wilford Conrow and the Hickory Museum of Art," featuring works from the permanent collection. Through July 5, 2009 - "Born of Fire: Glass from the Museum's Luski Collection." Paul Whitener Gallery, Ongoing - This newly constructed gallery honors the life and work of the Museum's founder and first director, Paul W. Whitener (1911 1959). It features rotating exhibitions of art created by Paul Whitener - from the Permanent Collection and through loans. Open Storage Gallery, Ongoing - "Contemporary Southern Folk Art." From the Museum's Permanent Collection, the works are displayed in an open storage format. The pieces are not part of a traditional exhibition, but are on view for research, study, comparison and enjoyment. Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 828/327-8576 or at (www.hickorymuseumofart.org).
Highlands
The Bascom, A Center for the Visual Arts, Hudson Library, 554 Main St., Highlands. Through Dec. 23 - "Winter Landscapes". Delight in artists' interpretations of winter landscapes with this exquisite seasonal exhibition, including works by John Mac Kah and Deborah Squier. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 828/526-4949 or at (www.thebascom.org).
High Point
Theatre Art Galleries, High Point Theatre, 220 East Commerce Avenue, High Point. Main Gallery, Through Jan. 17, 2009 - Featuring an exhibit of works by Raul René Montero. His works depict Hispanic groups and street scenes and are displayed in private collections in Argentina, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Panama, Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, and Venezuela. Hallway Gallery, Through Jan. 17, 2009 - "The High Point Fine Art Guild Holiday Show," featuring works that are $200 or less. A variety of media will be on display. Gallery B, Through Jan. 17, 2009 - "Beauty and the Beholder," featuring works by Jessica Burke of Banner Elk, NC. She obtained a Master of Fine Arts from University of North Carolina, Greensboro and is this year's recipient of the Doris P. Deal Fellowship Grant. Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery, Through Jan. 17, 2009 - Featuring works by students from high schools in the Triad area. Hours: Tue.-Sat., noon-5pm. Contact: 336/887-2137 or at (www.tagart.org).
Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain Art Center,(the old depot) 301 N. Piedmont Ave. (NC 216), Kings Mountain. Ongoing - Southern Arts Society (SASi) Members Gift Shop featuring fine art, ceramics, wood, jewelry, photography and wearable art. Also - Offering art & pottery classes and ongoing art exhibits by local and regional artists. Fireside Gallery, Ongoing - Features art of the late A.B. Mauney Snow. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sat.-Sun., 1-4pm or by appt. Contact: 704/739/5585 or 704/739/2056.
Lexington
Davidson County Community College, Mendenhall Building, 279 DCCC Road, intersection of I-85 Business Loop & Old Greensboro Road, Lexington. Through Dec. 12 - "Visions," featuring works by Steven Bleicher, Jeff Botz, Kay DeGraw, Kendall E. Doup, David Gardner, Michelle Hale, Lea Lackey-Zachmann, Robin Walker, and Cail Wall. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 8am-9pm & Fri., 8am-5pm. Contact: Call Teenie Bingham at 336/249-8186, ext. 239.
Lincolnton
Carolina Mills & Cochrane Galleries, Lincoln Cultural Center, 403 E. Main St., near the Post Office, Lincolnton. Through Dec. 31 - "The Many Faces of Art," featuring works by Donna McMahon. Admission: Free. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: 704/732-9044 or at (www.ArtsLincolnNC.org).
ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Lincolnton
Lincoln County Economic Development Association (LEDA), 502 E.
Main St., Lincolnton. Through Jan. 7, 2009 - "Third Rotation
of the LEDA Art Invitational '08". Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm.
Contact: Barry Matherly at 704/732-1511, e-mail at (barry@lincolneda.org).
Montreat
Return of the Prodigal by Ben Long
Montreat College Chapel, Montreat College, Montreat. Ongoing - Featuring Ben Long's fresco, "Return of the Prodigal". Docents will conduct tours Tue.-Sun., from 2-4pm. Hours: Tue. - Fri., 9am-4pm. Contact: Docent tours call 828/669-8012, ext. 3820. For info call Mindy Clinard at 828/669-8011 or e-mail at (mclinard@montreat.edu).
Mooresville
Downtown Mooresville, Dec. 12, 6 -8pm - "Downtown Mooresville Gallery Crawl," featuring a tour of gallery spaces and other artistic venues. For further info contact the Mooresville Artist Guild at 704/663-6661 or at (www.mooresvilleartistguild.com).
Depot Visual Arts Center, 103 West Center Ave., Mooresville. Gallery 1, 2 & 3, Dec. 12 - 28 - "Members' Judged Show". Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists. Also - MAGical Gallery shop, a great source for unique gifts. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun. 1-4pm. Contact: 704/663-6661 or at (www.mooresvilleartistguild.com).
Old Fort
The Appalachian Artisan Society Gallery, 48 East Main St., off Interstate 40 Exit-73, Old Fort. Ongoing - Featuring a showcase gallery of area artisans and craftspeople offering: fine art, contemporary art, sculpture, pottery, glass, metal art, fiber art, jewelry, crafts, wood working, paintings, photography, handmade candles and soaps, handmade quits, and sewn crafts.. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-8pm. Contact: 828/668-1070 or at (www.taasg.com).
Penland
Penland Gallery, first building on right as you enter the campus, Penland School of Crafts, Penland Road, Penland. Ongoing - Featuring works by Penland Instructors and affiliated artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/765-6211 or at (www.penland.org).
Pittsboro
Pittsboro, Dec. 7 - "Pittsboro First Sundays". Opening art exhibits at Chatham Arts Gallery, Fusions Glass Gallery, New Horizons Trading Company & Side Street Gallery featuring local craftspeople & artists displaying their work on the sidewalks in historic downtown, plus antique stores, specialty shops, restaurants & other businesses. Sponsored by the Pittsboro Merchants Assn. First Sun. of every month, noon-4pm. Contact: 919/260-9725 or at (www.pittsboroshops.com).
Chatham Arts Gallery, 115 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, Ongoing - Featuring a wide range of original work produced by local artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 919/542-0394 or at (www.chathamarts.org).
Raleigh
Artspace, 201 E. Davie Street, Moore Square Art District, behind City Market, Raleigh. Gallery 1, Through Jan. 10, 2009 - "Fine Contemporary Crafts Exhibition". Gallery 2, Dec. 5 - Jan. 23, 2009 - "Restructured," featuring works by Cameron Johnson. Lobby, Dec. 5 - 27 - "Cubby Hole," featuring works by Catherine Thornton. Upfront Gallery, Dec. 5 - 27 - "The Corporate Art Show," featuring works by Keith Norval. Studio 106, Through Jan. 31, 2009 - "Marie Cordella - Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence". Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 919/821-2787 or at (www.artspacenc.org).
Collective Arts Gallery & Ceramic Supply, 8801 Leadmine Road, Suite 103, Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and nationally renowned artists on permanent exhibit. Hours: Tue.-Fri. 11am-7pm & Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 919/844-0765.
Gregg Museum of Art & Design, Univ. Student Center, NC State University, Cates Avenue, Raleigh. Through Dec. 17 - "Frozen Music: Frank Gehry and the Walt Disney Concert Hall". This exhibition spotlights Gehry's most recent visible accomplishment, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The exhibit tells the story of the building's design process, construction and completed form. Through Dec. 17 - "Let Me Call You Sweetheart: One Collector's Vision - Sweetheart Jewelry from the Rhoda L. Berkowitz Collection". In a day and age when war took soldiers away without the benefit of e-mail, video conferencing and phone calls, jewelry and other memorabilia was a tangible way to help loved ones pay tribute to their men and women overseas. In this exhibition one collector's treasure trove of objects from World War II explores the many ways and forms that these pieces took shape. Rhoda L. Berkowitz began collecting Sweetheart jewelry approximately 15 years ago when she was shopping for costumes in Bowling Green, OH. While looking through the racks, a small pin attached to a coat caught her eye. She found it interesting and so irresistible that she bought the piece. As her interest grew, she began collecting more in similar fashion to the way she found her first piece. She would travel to military collector shows to buy what she liked and could wear, which turned out to be mostly pins and a few necklaces. She was also given a pin by her mother-in-law who had it from when she received it during the war. Ongoing - "Common Ground". The Gallery of Art & Design maintains a collection that includes examples of art and craft from virtually every part of the globe. We explored this vast diversity for common threads and universal themes to curate this exhibition and came up with many examples. This exhibition will compare and contrast ceramics from Africa, Turkey, Korea and Native American cultures alongside contemporary and historical pottery from North Carolina; various types of textiles from Bolivia, India, Scotland, Kashmir, and Navajo culture as well as 19th century garments from the US; and portraits by Durham, NC's Caroline Vaughan with early 20th century daguerrotypes and "cartes de visite." These examples and more will both discover commonalities between cultures of the world and celebrate what makes them unique. Hours: Wed.-Fri., noon-8pm & Sat.&Sun., 2-8pm. Contact: 919/515-3503 or at (www.ncsu.edu/arts).
Miriam Preston Block Gallery, Raleigh Municipal Building, lobby of the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, presented by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh. Dec. 4 - Jan. 13, 2009 - "The National Arts Program," in partnership with United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County featuring art by City of Raleigh and Wake County employees and their families. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:15pm. Contact: 919/996-3610 or at (www.raleigh-nc.org/arts).
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh.Through Fall 2009 - "Modern American Paintings from the Bequest of Fannie and Alan Leslie". The exhibition presents 13 works of West Coast modernism recently bequeathed to the Museum by Fannie and Alan Leslie, art collectors from Los Angeles. Including works by Stanton Macdonald-Wright, Richard Pousette-Dart, Lee Mullican, and Hans Burkhardt, the 13 paintings at the NCMA represent the most significant public collection of California modernism in the Southeast. Ongoing - Featuring Rodin's "Walking Man," and works from the museum's permanent collection including: Renaissance, Baroque, American, African, Ancient American and Oceanic galleries; Egyptian, Greek and Roman art; 20th-century art; and Jewish ceremonial art. Ongoing - "French Sculpture from the Collection of Lynne and Mark Hammerschlag". This exhibition features sixteen works in bronze and terracotta that document some of the major trends in French sculpture from the 1770s through the end of the nineteenth century. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 10am-5pm; & open until 9pm on Fri. Admission: Yes. Contact: 919/839-6262 or at (www.ncartmuseum.org).
NC Museum of History, between the Capitol and the Legislative Building, 5 E. Edenton St., (between Salisbury and Wilmington Streets) Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring exhibits dealing with North Carolina's history as a theme. Admission: Free. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 919/715-0200 or at (www.ncmuseumofhistory.org).
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh. Ongoing - "Treasures Unearthed: North Carolina's Spectacular Gems & Minerals." Experience the largest, most comprehensive collection of North Carolina's gems and minerals ever displayed. In collaboration with a premiere private collector, the Museum hosts this world-class collection of specimens from North Carolina's most famous mineralogists - Stephenson, Hidden, Pratt,and Colburn - and presents the reasons for North Carolina's uniquely rich geological diversity. Ongoing - "The Terror of the South," the only Acrocanthosaurus skeleton displayed anywhere in the world. "Mountains to the Sea," an exhibit re-creating five North Carolina habitats, complete with live animals and a 20-foot high waterfall. Also - Featuring one of the world's finest displays of great whale skeletons in Coastal Carolina and special interactive areas where Museum staff and volunteers can help you make the most of your visit. Admission: Free. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm, & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 919/733-7450 or at (www.naturalsciences.org).
Rutherfordton
Woodrow W. Jones Community Hall, (old Federal Building), Main Street, next to Library, Rutherfordton. Ongoing - Featuring works by members of the Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 9am-5pm & Fri., 9am-1pm. Contact: 828/288-2762
Seagrove
The North Carolina Pottery Center, 250 East Avenue, Seagrove. Through Jan. 10, 2009 - "Table Wares of Early Twentieth Century Potters". Ongoing - Featuring permanent and changing exhibits on the history of North Carolina pottery, "The North Carolina Pottery Tradition" and "Seagrove Area Pottery". The Center also offers information on activities, maps and information about the potteries located in the Seagrove area and across the state. A display of representative works from more than 90 area potteries is also offered. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact 336/873-8430 or at (www.ncpotterycenter.com/index.htm).
Southport
Franklin Square Gallery, 130 East West Street, Southport. Ongoing - Works by members of the Associated Artists of Southport. Hours: Tue.-Sun., 10am-4pm. Contact: 910/457-5450.
Spruce Pine
Mitchell and Yancey Counties, Dec. 6 & 7, 2008 - "Toe River Studio Tour," sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council, featuring over 100 artisans studios, galleries and garden areas, located throughout Mitchell & Yancey Counties. Hours: 10am-5pm, both days. Contact: arts council at 828/682-7215 or at (www.toeriverarts.org).
Sylva
Gallery One, Main Street, Sylva. Ongoing - Home of the Jackson County Visual Arts Association. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-3pm. Contact: call Ray Menzie at 828/293-2239.
Tryon
Tryon Arts and Crafts, 373 Harmon Field Rd., in the old Tryon Middle School, Tryon. Gallery & Gift Shop, Ongoing - Gift Shop features juried works by regional artisans to selected work produced by our instructors and students. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sat. 10am -1pm. Contact: 828/859-8323 or at (www.tryonartsandcrafts.org).
Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade St., Tryon. Through Dec. 27 - "String of Pearls: 30 Years of Upstairs Art," features 180 artists and 300 works of art and craft in celebration of the gallery's commitment over three decades to artistic excellence and experimentation. No piece of art is larger than 24 inches in any direction. Most artists are from the Southeast; all are donating a generous portion of sales to the Upstairs. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/859-2828 or at (www.upstairsartspace.org).
Valdese
Valdese Heritage Arts Center, arts and crafts cooperative, 146 Main Street, W, Valdese. Ongoing - Featuring works in a variety of media by local artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm; Wed., 10am-5pm; and Sat., 11am-3pm. Contact: 828/874-1849.
Waynesville
Little Gallery on Church Street, 37 Church Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring montly exhibits by regional arts. Sponsored by the Haywood County Arts Council. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/452-0593, e-mail at (info@haywoodarts.org) or at (www.haywoodarts.org).
The Haywood County Arts Council's Gallery 86, 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - The gallery lends itself to showcase high quality fine art by local and regional artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/452-0593 or at (www.haywoodarts.org).
The Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts, 307 Shelton Street, corner of US 276 So. and Shelton Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring the handicrafts of North Carolina in the historic Sheldon House. Hours: Museum hours change seasonally, call 828/452-1551.
Wilmington
Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum, (formerly St. John's Museum of Art), @ intersection of Independence Blvd. & South 17th Street, Wilmington. Through Feb. 1, 2009 - "Toy Crazy," features a wide variety of toys - from antique to modern - American to Japanese - Barbies to Star Wars. Visitors of all ages will find something that they played with as a child. This exhibition presents an opportunity for parents and children to connect with each other through their experiences with and love for toys. The exhibition will consist of several sections including dolls and doll houses, domestic toys, transportation toys, circus toys, animals and Star Wars. A wildly diverse and irreverent selection of toys and games, Toy Crazy will include toys made in 16th century Holland as well as vintage mechanicals and contemporary Japanese vinyl toys. On display through the holiday season, this exhibition is a reminder that there should always be time to play! Through Apr. 5, 2009 - "Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hand: The Graphic Work of Clare Leighton". This exhibition was organized by the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC. Born to an artistic family, Leighton studied wood engraving in Great Britain before moving to the US during World War II. Settling first in Baltimore, she moved to Chapel Hill in 1943 and served as a visiting art lecturer at Duke University from 1943-1945. During her career, she wrote 15 books and created more than 700 prints. Through Apr. 26, 2009 - "Bob DeYoung: installation {phantasm}," featuring work by contemporary artist Bob DeYoung who has created his site-specific installation in a 1440 square foot gallery of the Cameron Art Museum. DeYoung works and lives in Europe, Japan and the United States, and maintains a residence and studio in Wilmington. De Youngís work ranges from objects to performance art and room installations. Through May 24, 2009 - "Bearden to Ruscha: Contemporary Art from the North Carolina Museum of Art," is an exhibition of 21 works including work from the mid-1970's by significant figures in art history such as Georg Baselitz, Romare Bearden, Robert Motherwell, Gerhard Richter and Ed Ruscha, as well as more recent acquisitions by artists such as Devorah Sperber. Admission: Yes. Hours: Wed. & Thur., 11am-5pm; Fri., 11am-9pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 910/395-5999 or at (www.cameronartmuseum.com).
The Wilmington Gallery at Newcastle, 616 B Castle St., Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring a co-operative gallery of 50 + artists sponsored by the Wilmington Art Association. The gallery features a wide range of paintings in all media as well as pottery, stained glass, fiber art and jewelry. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 910/343-4370.
Winston-Salem
Downtown Arts District, Sixth and Trade streets, Winston-Salem. Dec. 5, 7-10pm - "DADA First Friday Gallery Hop," with special artist demonstrations, art exhibits, and shops and studios open evening hours. Events are free and open to the public. Gallery Hops are funded and sponsored by the Downtown Art District Association, a non profit organization, and their supporting memberhship. Contact: 336/722-2345.
Artworks Gallery, 564 N. Trade Street, Winston-Salem. Dec. 2 - 27 - "Annual Holiday Show," featuring works by gallery members. Ongoing - featuring the work of Mary Beth Blackwell-Chapman, E.Faye Collins, Chris Flory, Carl Gericke, Don Green, Nancy Hayes, Ted Hill, Alix Hitchcock, Virginia Ingram, Steven Hull Jones, Lea Lackey-Zachmann, Nanu LaRosee, Kate Magruder, Beverly Noyes, Nelida Otero, Dave Riedel, Ben Rouzie, Inez Ruchte, Virginia Shepley, Ed Shewmake, Mitzi Shewmake, Anne Kesler Shields, Kimberly Varnadoe, Jody Walker, and Mona Wu. Hours: Tue.- Sat. 11am-5pm. Contact: 336/723-5890 or at (www.Artworks-Gallery.com).
Associated Artists of Winston-Salem Gallery, corner of Fourth and Cherry Sts, 301 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem. T - " Hours: Mon., 9am-1pm; Tue.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat., 10am-1pm. Contact: 336/722-0340 or e-mail at (staff@associatedartists.org).
Diggs Gallery, lower level of O'Kelly Library, Winston-Salem State University, 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem. T - ". Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 336/750-2458 or at (www.wssu.edu/diggs/home.asp).
Davis Gallery, Sawtooth Building, 226 N. Marshall Street, Winston-Salem. T - ". Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm & Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/725-8916.
4th Dimension Gallery, Commerce Plaza, 411 W. Fourth St., downstairs from Cat's Corner, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring works by art students from Winston-Salem's colleges and universities - the NC School of the Arts, Salem College, Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University. Hours: Fri., 5-8pm & Sat., 5-8pm. Contact: 336/249-0418.
Gateway Gallery, 1006 S. Marshall St. (corner of S. Marshall and Salem Ave., Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring original paintings, painted furniture, decorative and functional ceramic pieces, and other gift items created by artists with disabilities. The artists work in the tradition of Outsider and Visionary Artists. Individual styles, however, range from traditional to abstract. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-4pm or by appt. Contact: 336/777-0076 x209 or at (www.enrichmentcenter.org).
Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery, 601 North Trade Street, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring fine art crafts by over 350 of the best artisans of the Southeast. Hours: Tue.-Fri.., 10:30am-5pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/725-1516 or at (www.piedmontcraftsmen.org).
Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "Seeing the City: Sloan's New York". More than any other artist of the so-called Ashcan School, John Sloan set out to celebrate the lives of ordinary Americans. He created a "pedestrian aesthetic" that, far from glamorizing the emerging vertical vistas of skyscrapers, focused instead on people, street life, elevated trains, and the pedestrian experience. Sloan moved to New York City in 1904, and he remained anchored there -- painting, serving as art editor for "The Masses", and teaching at the Art Students' League -- for the rest of his life. By including paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs, the exhibition presents a nuanced view of the artist's years in the city and the city's effect on his art. Ongoing - Collection of 18th through 20th century art, sculpture, American art, and pottery. Admission: Yes. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9:30am-4:30pm & Sun., 1:30-4:30pm. Contact: 336/725-5325 or at (www.reynoldahouse.org).
SEED Collective Gallery, 205 W. Sixth Street, entrance is on "Soho Alley" , Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring works by a cooperative group of artists in various mediums. Hours: Sat. from 11am-5pm & by appt. Contact: 336/722-2345.
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem. Main Gallery, Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "Structure, Surface and Expression: Quilt Directions Today". Fabric is limitless in color, pattern and texture, offering innovative artists an extensive palette of creative opportunity. Additionally, some choose to embellish fabric utilizing wide-ranging means, including painting on cloth, stitching unusual patterns, imbuing fabric with imagery, color and texture using photography and digital media. How artists transform their chosen medium into provocative and vastly different results is the subject of "Structure, Surface and Expression". This exhibition is not intended to be an exhaustive survey of contemporary quilting, but rather is an effort to examine in some depth the creative strategies employed by some of the most innovative artists working in the quilting sector today. The exhibition features Sue Benner (TX), Dorothy Caldwell (CN), Nancy Crow (OH), Ana Lisa Hedstrom (CA), Michael James (NE), Eleanor McCain (FL) and Ellen Oppenheimer (CA). Each artist will be represented by approximately 5-7 art works enabling an exploration of creative process and technical innovation over time and across a range of pieces. Potter Gallery, Through Jan. 4, 2009 - "Erwin Olaf: Still Living". The enigmatic moments that run throughout Dutch artist Erwin Olaf's most recent photographic trilogy Rain (2004), Hope (2005), and Grief (2007) are characterized by their seeming impenetrability; suspending both subject and audience in what Olaf calls, "the moment between action and reaction." However, while a number of critics have read this visual silence as a departure from the artist's previous, more explicit bodies of work, Rain, Hope and Grief only reveal themselves through the wider lens of Olaf's influences and career path. From the iconic "Golden Age" of Dutch Painting (late 16th - mid-17th century), to the Americana of Norman Rockwell and Edward Hopper, to the sculptural, erotic stillness of Robert Mapplethorpe's photography, the exhibition Still Living traces Olaf's remarkable adaptation (and re-activation) of the still life genre for modern-day America. In so doing, this collection spans two decades of work (1988-2008); contextualizing the present trilogy by moving across baroque black & white portraits, ornate pictorials (done for popular journals), haute couture in the style of Vermeer, and tableaux where subject and setting become literally entwined. "Still Living" also presents three recent videos by Olaf, strategically located in rooms of the Hanes mansion to articulate the complex, allegorical life that the domestic interior plays in the artist's work. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm, Sun., 2-5 pm, closed Mon. & national holidays Admission: Yes, SECCA members and children under 12 are free. Contact: 336/725-19041 or at (www.secca.org).
Wake Forest University Fine Arts Gallery, Reynolda Road, Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem. Charlotte and Philip Hanes Gallery, Downstairs and Mezzanine Galleries, Through Dec. 12 - "By Assignment and By the Way: Gordon Schenck Photographs," curated by Paul Bright and Margaret Supplee Smith. The xhibit includes 50 photographs and related documentary material. Since 1963, North Carolina photographer Gordon Schenck has sustained an extraordinary career, working nationally and internationally, yet maintaining deep regional and local roots. His work has appeared in virtually every significant architectural journal and has been exhibited in many universities and museums, including the Museum of Modern Art and the North Carolina Museum of Art. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm, Sat.-Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 336/758-5585.
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