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January Issue
2011
Skyuka Fine Art Opens in Tryon, NC
Skyuka Fine Art in Tryon, NC, is a
premier art gallery owned by Kim Nelson and her husband, artist
Richard Christian Nelson. There will be an Open House to celebrate
the new gallery on Jan. 1, 2011, from 1-5pm. That's 1-1-11 @ 1!
It's free and all are invited.
Tryon is a picturesque town nestled in the Foothills of the Blue
Ridge Mountains, with a long history of notable artists and artisans.
Skyuka Fine Art specializes in traditional styles of landscape,
still life and figurative painting. In addition to Nelson, the
gallery features artists who have reached a high level of success
in their careers such as Richard Oversmith, Linda Cheek, Kelly
Welch, and Anne and William Jameson. Notable artists of the past
from the collection of Tryon art dealer Nowell Guffey will also
be on display.
Often the artists featured have significant relationships with
the locale. The Nelsons have also gotten to know many nationally
known artists through Rich's career as a portrait and gallery
artist, and they hope to bring many of these friends to Tryon
for exhibitions and workshops. Eventually they would like to represent
sculptors, fine art craftspeople, and all sorts of artists.
Along with original artwork, the gallery will have gift items
such as greeting cards and books featuring some of the artists.
In addition to traditional shows and openings, Skyuka Fine Art
will host art-related events such as workshops, lectures, and
performances. They intend to grow with the community of local
galleries and businesses to make Tryon a destination for art lovers
by co-hosting events such as gallery strolls and combined openings.
Their ultimate goal will be for art lovers to find the gallery,
its website, and the area to be a creative place where they can
enjoy, discuss and purchase fantastic artwork.
Check out their website at (www.SkyukaFineArt.com). Be sure to
sign up for the gallery's email newsletter.
Skyuka Fine Art is located at 133 North Trade street in Tryon.
Hours are 10am-5pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and by appointment
anytime.
For further information check our NC Commercial Gallery listings,
call Kim Nelson at 828/817-3783, or e-mail her at (kim@richnelson.com).
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