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Open Studio Tour
 
Open Studio Tour 2010 is scheduled for September 25 & 26.
The 2010 artist application is now available
 
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The Henderson County Open Studio Tour
October 10th & 11th 2009
 
 

The Arts Council of Henderson County offers the annual opportunity of the Open Studio Tour to glimpse the innovative and productive world of the working artist.

For those who appreciate and collect art, this is your chance to meet Henderson County artists in their own environment. Observe firsthand the inside workings of each artists' studio.

 
Artist Kim Adams, in her studio, demonstrating the making of a glass bead through lampwork.

Artist Kim Adams, in her studio, demonstrating the making of a glass bead through lampwork.

 

The core activity for the weekend is a free self-guided tour of the participating artists' studios as well as some of Henderson County's leading galleries. Many of these artists and galleries offer ongoing demonstrations of the processes involved in creating their art. Take the time to talk to the artists. Discover their history and evolution with their art. Share their vision and reflections of what art means to each of them.

 

Costanza Knight painting
in her studio.

Costanza Knight painting
 

The second annual Open Studio Tour in 2008, was extremely successful. Over 1,700 attendees visited 29 artists' studios and 13 galleries. Visitors came from all areas of the Western North Carolina region and as far away as California and Hawaii.

 
 
 
The 2009 Henderson County Open Studio Tour October 10 - 11 is the closing anchor of “The Arts Council Presents… ”, a 10-day celebration of the arts and culture in Henderson County, and will include a wider variety of media.
 
Watch for the Open Studio Tour Brochure symbol, Open Studio Tour Logo on all Open Studio Tour announcements and advertisements.
 
 
The Arts Council is a member of the Gallery Guild of Henderson County.
 
Open Studio Tour 2009
   
Artist's Studios
   
Costanza Knight
Costanza Knight
The Arts Council 538 N. Main St.
828-243-0084
Knight's lyrical style permeates her figures, her landscapes and all that Jazz!.
 
Sue Fazio
Sue Fazio
401 N. Main St.
828-674-9555
Passionately seeking expression on life's magical spontaneous energy through painting while listening to classical music.
 
M Rathsack
M Rathsack
307 N. Main St.
828-329-1329
Hand-built cone 6 pottery, functional organic and textural free-form shapes.
 
Laura DuPrey
Laura DuPrey
307 Main St. - second floor
828-808-1931
Movable frescoes that are based on inner perceptions of light, form, and movement.
 
Donna Kassab
Donna Kassab
927 Greenville Hwy
828-697-0630
Magical colors dancing in luxurious silk-art to wear.
 
Constance Vlahoulis
Constance Vlahoulis
The Conn-Artist Studios
828-329-2918
Fine Art & Whimsical Art created to uplift the soul and celerate our everyday shared experiences.
 
Gwen Gecewicz
Gwen Gecewicz
611 Greenville Hwy (in Atha Plaza)
828-388-0451
Light and color in still life and the landscape.
 
Barbara Hipwell
Barbara Hipwell
611 Greenville Hwy (in Atha Plaza)
828-774-2720
Landscapes, farms, houses, & more in Oil, Barb captures the dappled sunlight moments we love.
 
Kathy Vorbrich
Kathy Vorbrich
611 Greenville Hwy (in Atha Plaza)
828-692-7429
Small colorful graphic landscapes. 2008 Best of Show - Art League of Henderson County.
 
Daniel Smith A Child Inside Studio
Daniel Smith A Child Inside Studio
845 Temon St.
828-329-6571
Hyper Realistic Orginal Oil and Prints. Created by my curious child inside.
 
Kate and Andrew Stockman
Kate Stockman - The Cr8tive Flow
941 Kanuga Rd.
828-674-5978
Handcrafted Jewelry, Books, and Journals Honoring the Self and the Earth.
 
Rare Earth Studio
Rare Earth Studio
2004 Old S. Carolina Ave.
828-337-7398
Functional stoneware pottery and handmade porcelain teapots. Bernard adds a little whimsy into each piece.
   
Maw Bears Art
Maw Bears Art
77 Evans Rd.
828-693-7905
What's up? Maw Bear's Porch Paintin' , Art on Tar, and Folk Art & Southern Hospitality.
   
Penny Baugh
Penny Baugh
46 Deer Run
828-692-0610
Unique encrusted beading - including abstract pictures, jewelry and sculptured items.
 
Beverly Kies Originals
Beverly Kies Originals
110 Echo Lane
828-698-5207
Beverly's use of vivid color and expressive strokes makes her pastel paintings come alive.
 
Hand of Fran Studio
Hand of Fran Studio
11 S. Tupelo Dr.
828-890-1635
Fran Hudelson works in collagraph and plexiglass etchings using natural and local themes.
 
Rita Peranio
Rita Peranio
127 Sir Galahad Dr.
828-891-2947
Textures in aged wood structures and rollercoasters in hand-printed color wood-cuts and collographs.
 
Susan Webb Tregay
Susan Webb Tregay
57 Skyline Dr. Extension
828-693-0553
Contemporary watercolor and acrylic paintings depicting North Carolina lives and landscapes.
 
Kathy Gagnon
Kathy Gagnon
1407 Kensington Ct A6
828-693-6598
Transparent watercolors, florals a speciality, depicting sunlight and shadows a favorite theme.
 
Barbara Nussdorfer-Eblen
Barbara Nussdorfer-Eblen
1728 Clairmont Dr.
828-697-6117
A selection of painterly landscape and interior oil
paintings.
 
Lee Bannock
Laura Brannock
422 N. Fairground Rd.
828-779-2814
Handwoven accessories and functional items designed to add beauty to your wardrobe and home environment.
 
Kimberley Adams/Transformation Glass
Kimberley Adams/Transformation Glass
2760 Greenville Hwy
828-280-3944
Hand Made Glass Bead Jewerly.
 
Downing Fine Woodworking
Downing Fine Woodworking
422 S. Whitted St.
828-808-9538
Meticulous craftmanship, using traditional joinery and native hardwoods. Collaborative design to produce family heirlooms.
 
David Sheldon
David Sheldon
72 Rocky Meadow Lane, Etowah
917-923-6592
"Fundamentally, my paintings and sculptures are the expression of my love of being alive."
 
Andy Britlain
Andy Britlain
293 Brittain Pl., Mills River
828-891-5642
Hand-forged, functional ironwork using traditional joinery techniques.
 
Shari Eakes
Shari Eakes
293 Brittain Pl., Mills River
828-891-5642
Functional, white-stoneware dinnerware and accessories, lanterns, luminaries, candledishes and more.
   
Dave Goldman
Dave Goldman
64 Old Turnpike Rd., Mills River
828-553-5316
Contemporary landscapes and seascapes in oil, and new abstract mixed media.
   
   
Galleries
   
The Art Council of Henderson County
The Arts Council of Henderson County
538 North Main St. - Second Floor
828-693-8504
 
Silver Fox
Silver Fox
508 N. Main St.
828-698-0601
Mountain contemporary art and craft, furniture
and lighting.
   
Revolving Arts Gallery
Revolving Arts Gallery
511 N. Main St.
828-692-9996
Hendersonville's newest contemporary gallery on Main Street provides a sanctuary for the senses, featuring "originals only" fine art and fine crafts from local and regional artists.
   
Art Work
McCarter Gallery
451 Main St.
828-698-7117
Working studio-gallery of Alan McCarter featuring paintings and giclees of the Beauty of Nature.
 
Art Work
Mountain Song Gallery
423 N. Main St.
828-693-1640
Artwork that capture the soul of the mountains. Orginals and affordable giclees by Phyletus Wright.
   
Art Work
WICKWIRE fine art/folk art
330 N. Main St.
828-692-6222
"where the heart finds art." Numerous local artists. Traditional, transitional distinctive art choices in paintings and American handmade craft.
   
Art Work
Red Step Artworks
142 3rd Ave. West
828-697-1447
A working studio featuring some of the region's best artists. Pottery, Jewelery,Folk Art, Paintings, Textiles and Sculpture.
   
Art Work
MONA! in "The Cottage"
308 Davis Street
828-693-1611
If it can be painted, you'll find it at MONA!
   
Art Work
Olivers Southern Folk Art
1034D Greenville Hwy
828-698-7877
Featuring over 100 folk artist and potters.
   
Hand in Hand Gallery
Hand in Hand Gallery
2720 Greenville Hwy (NC 225)
828-697-7719
Fine craft and art gallery featuring two hundred regional artists in all mediums.
 
 
Open Studio Tour Map
 
Open Studio Tour Map
 
 
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