Exhibits

Eye of the Artist exhibit

Ongoing - September 30

“Eye of the Artist” showcases the diverse artistic talent of 68 North Carolina artists. Submissions of work in 2D and 3D were selected by committee. David Simpson, artist and owner of The Germanton Gallery, judged the submissions. First, second and third place awards went to:

Patty Bailey Sheets - 1st place award of $1000 for her oil portrait, “Concentration” (pictured here)

Sharon Grubbs - 2nd place award of $600 for her oil portrait, “Smitty, A Carolina Farm Boy

Ginny Conaway - 3rd place award of $400 for her watercolor, “Red Clay Creek.”

Honorable Mentions went to: Jeremy Sams, Janelle DiLizio, Phyllis Hinton Haile, Lynda Sanders, Shannon Rainey and Cheryl Powell.

Exquisite Miniatures II Traveling Exhibition

Fri Nov 16 - Sun Dec 23

Welborn Gallery

We are pleased to host an exhibit of all new miniature works by renown miniature painting artists Wes and Rachelle Siegrist. The Exquisite Miniatures II exhibit is produced by David J. Wagner, Ph.D. Curator/Tour Director.

On Friday,Nov. 16 at 5:30 there will be a talk by Wes Siegrist followed by a gallery walk. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Minature paintings are so exquisitely crafted that they are often mistaken for tiny photographs. Viewed under magnification the paintings convey a feeling of a larger canvas and the essence of the natural world in miniature.

Exhibition is available for display at museums and art centers; for information contact Exquisite Miniatures Tour Office at davidjwagnerllc@yahoo.com or (414)221-6878.

YARD Art Studios and Gift Shop Open

Shop at YARD Gifts:

Stop in at YARD Gifts in Studio F to find that special handmade gift for someone special in your life. All items are made by artist members of the Yadkin Arts Council. Fused glass jewelry, knitted wear, small paintings, mosaic pieces, woodworking, hand-dyed scarves … and so much more! Shop in your own backYARD!

Hours: noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Workshops:

Beginner’s Mosaics – Jody Pounds

Cost: $75 – all tools and supplies included

Learn the wonderful art of mosaics. This can be started at any time – I work with your schedule. You need to plan on 5 or 6 2-hour sessions, but it depends on the speed at which you work. When finished you will have a 12” x 12” mosaic you will be proud to call your own.

Schedule: Whenever

Age Limit: 18+ unless accompanied by an adult

No min/max.

Register: mosaics@triad.rr.com

Music at Third Branch Cafe

Music in the Third Branch Café every Friday night!

See website for performance schedule: www.yadkinarts.org/third

Info: 336-677-6006

thirdbranchcafe@gmail.com

Hours:

Welborn Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.