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Plein air painter to create art live at F.A.R.M. Cafe fundraiser
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (805+ words) ”And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto ou… BOONE — Manny Maldonado is an award-winning plein air painter who also loves travel bags — the more compartments, the brighter the bag, the better. His journey to…...
Watauga Democrat Events - Erick Baker: A Candlelight Christmas (PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT)
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (55+ words) Erick Baker: A Candlelight Christmas (PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT) Watauga Democrat Neuropathy After 50? Specialists Alert Seniors to Stop Doing This Right Now Worst Car Insurance Companies for Overcharging (Is Yours On the List?) How to Beat Spinal Stenosis: The Hidden Cause…...
Busker’s Fest to feature 200 musicians, artists on Sept. 12 in downtown Boone
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (206+ words) The Watauga Arts Council and the Downtown Boone Development Association present Busker’s Fest. The free event will feature a wide range of musicians and artists showcasing their talent. As always, the musicians will have tip jars, QR codes and Venmo…...
Amorepacific Museum of Art Presents Sol LeWitt: Open Structure
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (146+ words) Amorepacific Museum of Art ‘Sol LeWitt: Open Structure’ Exhibition Poster Widely recognized as a leading figure in Conceptual art, LeWitt explored how a single idea could be realized in multiple forms through simple geometric elements, rules, and repetition. His work…...
From LEGOs to canvas: How Rachael Van Dyke found her artistic voice
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (1679+ words) BOONE — Rachael Van Dyke became an artist at age 5, using a classic three-dimensional medium: LEGOs. Later, her practice shifted toward interior design — specifically, dollhouse interiors. “I liked building,” Van Dyke said. “It really wasn’t until high school that I started…...
Upcoming opening reception at Wilkes Art Gallery set for Sept. 11
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (176+ words) A painting by Matt Crinkley. Artwork by Keegan Watson. A piece of artwork by Sparta artist Olivia Froelich. Artistry work by Rob Gonzo. Keegan Watson started wood turning in February 2018 and realized that this was something he had to pursue....
60 artists to paint the High Country at BRAHM's Plein Air Festival
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (263+ words) Kathy Sabbath Oraveez painting at a past Plein Air festival. BLOWING ROCK — BRAHM and The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum will host the ninth annual Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival Sept. 15–19, welcoming 60 nationally and regionally recognized artists to paint throughout…...
Behind the Scenes: The Team Making Art Accessible at the Turchin Center
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (1068+ words) Before exhibitions begin, exhibition assistants Hillary Wagner and Ashley Sinclair start the process. Wagner joined the exhibition team in February. With an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in studio art, she brought significant artistic credentials but no museum experience....
Watauga senior earns Helene recovery scholarship to pursue theater education
1+ week, 3+ day ago (498+ words) WATAUGA — The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarships to 14 graduating high school seniors from seven western North Carolina counties, helping students whose ability to pursue higher education was directly impacted by Hurricane Helene. The program…...
Artists in Residence: Beth Lyons and Wen Redmond
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