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May Issue 2005
Gallery Crawl Highlights Artistic Talent in West Jefferson, NC
What could be better than an evening in the mountains; where the weather is cool, the people are friendly and artistic talent is abundant. On June 10, 2005, from 5-8pm, downtown West Jefferson, NC, will come alive with folks strolling the streets perusing shops for original art and one-of-a-kind treasures. Gallery Crawl, that favorite night out on the town, is back!
The Gallery Crawl, sponsored by
the Ashe County Arts Council, gives art lovers an opportunity
to stroll through West Jefferson's "arts district" where
there are galleries and studios full of one of a kind paintings
and photography, pottery, stained glass, quilts, fiber arts, weavings,
furniture, toys, jewelry, woodturned art, and many more handcrafted
items. Gallery Crawl offers an opportunity for visitors to see
the downtown murals and listen to strolling street musicians.
"Crawlers" might choose to schedule their walking tour
around a nice dinner at one of the downtown eateries, or they
may decide to do aleisurely three-hour tour. Most galleries will
offer refreshments. Special in-store promotions or door prize
drawings will be held throughout the evening at select stops on
the Crawl.
Various artists will be on hand to share their latest creations. West Jefferson has an eclectic group of art-related shops, galleries and studios including: Acorn Gallery, Ashe Arts Center, Ashe Custom Framing and Gallery, Bohemia, Dancing Pig Gallery, Depree-Flowers Studio and Gallery, Hampton Gallery, Originals Only, River Rock Gallery, RT Morgan Art Gallery and Glass by Camille, Sally Mae's Emporium, Stephen Shoemaker Studio, The Quilt Gathering, Tin Roof Gallery and Yellow Dog Gallery.
The Ashe County Arts Council will be sponsoring the Gallery Crawl every second Fri. night of the month starting on June 10 and continuing through Oct., 2005. The purpose of the monthly Gallery Crawl is to spotlight and promote the varied artistic talents in West Jefferson on a continuing basis.
Visitors and residents are invited to come and stroll the streets in the cool mountain air, meet with old friends, make new acquaintances and experience the arts in West Jefferson.
Admission to Gallery Crawl is
free. Maps will be available at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson
and at other participating galleries and shops.
For further information check our NC Institutional and Commercial
Gallery listing, call the Arts Council at 336/846-ARTS or at (www.ashecountyarts.org).
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