Wired into the Waking Daydream
Josh Brooke Coté of rural Bakersville is a self-taught sculptor who cites Beatrix Potter stories and Alice in Wonderland as major influences, adding, “I’m…
Fly in the Ointment and Other Game Changers
Asheville artist Michelle Hamilton admits that “facing a blank canvas used to scare the life out of me.” But those days faded into oblivion…
Contemplative Art That Literally Touches the Moon
From an early age, mixed-media artist Connie Karleta Sales has drawn, painted, and written poetry. But for years it was her closely guarded secret….
Left Brain, Right Brain, Whole Package
Jeff Snell, who creates works in vibrant mixed media, accurately describes his pieces as “windows into volatile spaces.” He will often begin by just…
Cultural Leader Exhibits Mixed-Media Blessings
They say the best way to learn is to teach, and local artist Shirley Whitesides taught visual art to more than 20,000 students during…
True Colors: Committed Tonalist Invited to Elite Arts & Crafts Conference
The 36th National Arts & Crafts Conference at Asheville’s Omni Grove Park Inn celebrates the enduring movement by convening many of the century-old style’s…
The 13th Annual Art Affair: “Kaleidoscope: Beauty Found”
he nonprofit OpenDoors of Asheville hosts its largest annual fundraiser, Art Affair, on Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Venue in downtown Asheville. The 13th…
Warhol, Banksy, Sheldon: Local Sculptor Recognized at Artemizia Foundation
Multi-disciplinary artist David Sheldon of Asheville grew up on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., and made many visits to the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of…
Big Crafty Founder was Destined to Curate the Indie Arts Scene
Anthropologists are trained to take what appears foreign and help build bridges of understanding, appreciation, and universal commonality. They are also skilled at delving…
Vessels of Merriment
Grovewood Gallery’s popular invitational exhibition, “Vessels of Merriment,” has returned to celebrate its fourth year, just in time for the holiday shopping season. A…