River Arts District, Asheville, NCtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-3423002009-07-15T08:29:18-04:00News and events, art gallery openings, open art studio hours, fine art & craft retail shopping in Asheville's River Arts DistrictTypePadriverartsdistrictashevillehttp://feedburner.google.comPhoto of the Week: Potter's Marktag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571139517970c2009-07-15T08:29:18-04:002009-07-15T08:29:18-04:00Eileen Black of the Potter's Mark at the wheel Bonus video of Shaun the Potter! The youngest artist in the River Arts District.Laurie<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef0115711392d7970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="RAD-eileen-black_opt" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef0115711392d7970c " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef0115711392d7970c-400wi" style="width: 400px;"></img></a> <br>Eileen Black of the Potter's Mark at the wheel</p><p>Bonus video of Shaun the Potter! The youngest artist in the River Arts District.<br>
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</div>Haen Gallery Opens Group Showtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b64f970b2009-07-14T07:00:00-04:002009-07-14T07:00:00-04:00The Haen Gallery, 52 Biltmore Ave., in downtown Asheville, will present "Summer Sampling," a group exhibition of works from selected gallery artists, beginning with an opening reception 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. July 18. Artists in this exhibit will include Lynn...Laurie<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b604970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Haen-invite-071809_opt" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b604970b " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b604970b-400wi" style="width: 400px;"></img></a> <br>The Haen Gallery, 52 Biltmore Ave., in downtown Asheville, will present "Summer Sampling," a
group exhibition of works from selected gallery artists, beginning with
an opening reception 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. July 18.</p><p>
Artists in this exhibit will include Lynn Boggess, Wendy Whitson (of Warehouse Studios in the River Arts District), Karen
Weihs, Susan Finer, R. Sierra, Larry Gray and Clayton Santiago.</p><p>
The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. -
6 p.m. Saturday and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 254-8577 or visit <a href="http://www.thehaengallery.com" target="_blank">www.thehaengallery.com</a>.<br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b71f970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Wendy-Whitson-eventide_opt" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b71f970b " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b71f970b-400wi" style="width: 400px;"></img></a> </span> <br>Wendy Whitson<br>Eventide<br>30" x 30"</p></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div>Sunday Art Break: Holly de Saillantag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c80fa53ef01157103e4e0970c2009-07-12T10:12:53-04:002009-07-12T10:12:53-04:00Balancing Beetles clay, Western raku fire approx. h20” w5” d1.5” The inter-connectedness of all the world’s life. The beauty of part of the world that humans often overlook with disdain. Visit Holly de Saillan's studio at Curve Studios, 9 Riverside...Laurie<p><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b804970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="RAD-HollydeSaillan" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b804970b " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011571f8b804970b-400wi" style="width: 400px;"></img></a> <br><strong><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Balancing Beetles</span></strong><br>clay, Western raku fire<br>approx. h20” w5” d1.5”</p><p>The inter-connectedness of all the world’s life. The beauty of part of the world that humans often overlook with disdain.</p><p>Visit Holly de Saillan's studio at Curve Studios, 9 Riverside Drive<br>Open daily 11-4</p><br><div class="feedflare">
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</div>Open Drawing Sessions at the Fine Arts Leaguetag:typepad.com,2003:post-675417412009-07-07T07:00:00-04:002009-07-07T07:00:00-04:00Open Figure Drawing Sessions are held at the Fine Arts League (362 Depot Street in the River Arts District) every Tuesday and Thursday Evening, 7-9pm. These sessions are open to the public and cost $5.00 per session. Call the Fine...Laurie<p><strong>Open Figure Drawing Sessions</strong> are held at the Fine Arts League (362 Depot Street in the River Arts District) every Tuesday and Thursday Evening, 7-9pm. These sessions are open to the public and cost $5.00 per session. Call the Fine Arts League at 828-252-5050 or visit <a href="http://www.fineartsleague.org" target="_blank">www.fineartsleague.org</a> for more information.</p><p><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011570b83375970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Figure-drawing-fine-arts-league" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef011570b83375970b " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011570b83375970b-400wi" style="width: 400px;"></img></a> </p><div class="feedflare">
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</div>Sunday Art break: Molly Courcelletag:typepad.com,2003:post-682375092009-06-28T07:00:00-04:002009-06-28T07:00:00-04:00Memory Abiding oil 18" x 18" In this painting I played with the repetition of round and oblong shapes, painterly brushstrokes, and fields of earthy color. The result is complex and layered, evoking passing time and reoccurring memories. Visit Molly...Laurie<p><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef0115703189b8970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="RAD-MollyCourcelle" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef0115703189b8970c " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef0115703189b8970c-400wi" style="width: 400px;"></img></a> <br><em>Memory Abiding</em><br>oil<br>18" x 18"<br>In this painting I played with the repetition of round and oblong shapes, painterly brushstrokes, and fields of earthy color. The result is complex and layered, evoking passing time and reoccurring memories.</p><p>Visit Molly Courcelle's Studio at the Wedge, 129 Roberts Street<br><a href="http://www.1000markets.com/users/mollycourcelle" target="_blank">www.1000markets.com/users/mollycourcelle</a></p><div class="feedflare">
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</div>River Arts District artists at the Asheville Area Arts Counciltag:typepad.com,2003:post-675408812009-06-26T07:00:00-04:002009-06-26T07:00:00-04:00Exhibit with Cynthia Lee, Ginger Huebner and 2 other artists July 3rd - July 31, 2009. Reception July 3rd, 2009 5:30-8:30.Laurie<p>Exhibit with <a href="http://www.cynthialeeceramics.com" target="_blank">Cynthia Lee</a>, <a href="http://www.gingerhuebner.com" target="_blank">Ginger Huebner</a> and 2 other artists July 3rd - July 31, 2009. </p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Reception July 3rd, 2009 5:30-8:30.</span></p><p><br><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011570b8290a970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="AAAC-July-Exhibit" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef011570b8290a970b " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011570b8290a970b-400wi" style="width: 400px;"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare">
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</div>Fine Arts League Faculty & Student Art Exhibittag:typepad.com,2003:post-675411712009-06-25T07:00:00-04:002009-06-25T07:00:00-04:00Please join us for the spring Faculty & Student Art Exhibit to be held on Thursday, July 9th from 5:30 - 8:30 at the Front Gallery. The Gallery is in the Fine Arts League facility located at 362 Depot Street...Laurie<p>Please join us for the spring Faculty & Student Art Exhibit to be held on Thursday, July 9th from 5:30 - 8:30 at the Front Gallery. The Gallery is in the Fine Arts League facility located at 362 Depot Street in the River Arts District. </p><p>The Fine Arts League, a non-profit school of art, is dedicated to preserving and teaching the realist traditions and techniques of the Old Masters. </p><p>The event is free and open to the public. For further information call 828-252-5050.<br><a href="http://www.fineartsleague.org" target="_blank">www.fineartsleague.org</a></p><p><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef01156fc2ffc9970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Mark-henry-art" border="0" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef01156fc2ffc9970c " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef01156fc2ffc9970c-800wi" title="Mark-henry-art"></img></a> <br>Faculty member, Mark Henry and FALC guest.</p><div class="feedflare">
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</div>Photo of the Week: Fine Arts Leaguetag:typepad.com,2003:post-675433172009-06-24T07:00:00-04:002009-06-24T07:00:00-04:00Fine Arts League students drawing a live model in the artistic anatomy class, one of the core curriculum school classes.Laurie<p>Fine Arts League students drawing a live model in the artistic anatomy class, one of the core curriculum school classes.<br><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011570b84a87970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="FALC-anatomy-class" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef011570b84a87970b " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef011570b84a87970b-400wi" style="width: 400px;"></img></a> </p><div class="feedflare">
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</div>Glen Rock Depot Open House & Groundbreakingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-682654232009-06-22T07:00:00-04:002009-06-22T07:00:00-04:00MHO invites you to attend an open house and groundbreaking for The Glen Rock Depot, a vibrant mixed-use space that will substantially and positively revitalize a neighborhood and include affordable homes, business and community space. Friday, June 26, 2009 Open...Laurie<p><strong><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef0115712b5a03970b-pi" style="float: left;"><img alt="GlenRockDepot_white_RGB" border="0" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef0115712b5a03970b " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef0115712b5a03970b-800wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="GlenRockDepot_white_RGB"></img></a> MHO</strong> invites you to attend an open house and groundbreaking for <strong>The Glen Rock Depot</strong>, a vibrant mixed-use space that will substantially and positively revitalize a neighborhood and include affordable homes, business and community space. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Friday, June 26, 2009</strong><br><strong>Open House, 2-5 p.m. at the historic Glen Rock Hotel, 403 Depot Street, Asheville, in the River Arts District </strong><br></div><p style="clear: left;"><br>-Tours on the hour of the historic Glen Rock Hotel<br>-Architectural renderings and models of the space on display<br>-Display of Southside Urban Renewal photos in the Glen Rock Hotel lobby<br>-<strong>Glen Rock Hotel anchor tenant, <a href="http://www.themagneticfield.com" target="_blank">The Magnetic Field, a new cafe and theatre</a></strong> on-site to talk about their project, <a href="http://www.themagneticfield.com" target="_blank">http://www.themagneticfield.com</a> <br>-Kid and adult-friendly hands-on activity, hosted by <strong>ReCreate</strong>, using scrap materials to build a collective vision around the Glen Rock Depot <br><br><strong>Groundbreaking Ceremony: 4 p.m. next to the Fine Arts League of the Carolinas, 362 Depot Street, Asheville<br></strong><br>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.mtnhousing.org" target="_blank">mtnhousing.org</a>.</p><div class="feedflare">
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</div>Sunday Art Break: Blue Fire MacMahontag:typepad.com,2003:post-682373472009-06-21T07:00:00-04:002009-06-21T07:00:00-04:00Jaguar Bowl clay 11" x 8" Jaguar is my guide to the Mystery, Source of All Creation. I journey within guided by Jaguar where I receive visions for my art and my life. Visit Blue Fire's Studio at Odyssey Studios,...Laurie<p><a href="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef01157126c142970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="RAD-BlueFireMacMahon" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c80fa53ef01157126c142970b " src="http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/.a/6a00d8341c80fa53ef01157126c142970b-400wi" style="width: 400px;"></img></a> <br><em>Jaguar Bowl</em><br>clay<br>11" x 8"</p><p>Jaguar is my guide to the Mystery, Source of All Creation. I journey within guided by Jaguar where I receive visions for my art and my life.</p><p>Visit Blue Fire's Studio at Odyssey Studios, 238 Clingman Ave</p><div class="feedflare">
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