arts & entertainment
CROWDS TURN OUT FOR WAYNESVILLE’S GALLERY STROLL Bob Luciene was one of dozens of artists showing off his original work at Art After Dark in downtown Waynesville on Oct. 5. The October edition of this monthly art stroll attracted large crowds. Hannah McLeod photo
Sylva hosting art stroll
828.497.9425 or www.maggievalleycraftshows.com.
The October Leaves Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Quality artists and crafters will sell their handmade products and some will even demonstrate. Works of art will include deerskin clothing, pottery, photographers, stained glass, multiple kinds of jewelry from gemstones to polymer clay bead art, dichroic glass designers, floral arrangements, wood turners, wood crafter products, crocheted and knitted items, homemade jams/jellies, artful clothing, leather, kitchen accessories, quilts, soy candles and soaps. In addition to crafts, the event will feature music and food vendors each day. The event is free and open to the public.
Art grant looking for submissions Regional Artist Project grant of Western North Carolina (RAP go WNC) is available for the 2012-2013 year. RAP go WNC is a partnership between the arts councils of Cherokee, Haywood and Jackson counties, Stecoah Valley Arts Center and the North Carolina Arts Council. RAP go WNC provides financial support to developing professionals by funding a project that is pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. Regional artist applicants are talented individuals pursuing careers in the arts who have completed the
basic education in their respective art forms. Eligible artists must be at least 18 years of age, cannot be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program, must be a current resident of one of the participating counties and must have maintained residency there for one year immediately preceding the application. Previous award winners are ineligible to apply in consecutive years. Grant awards generally range from $250-$500 and may be used by artists for a variety of purposes including cost of presenting work for exhibits and/or auditions, training costs or tuition, travel, promotional materials, work facilities/equipment and the production of new work. Applications and appropriate documentation material must be mailed to RAP go WNC, PO Box 2212, Cullowhee, N.C. 28723 by Nov. 1. For an application or more information, call your county’s arts organization.
Smoky Mountain News
Maggie Valley presents autumn craft show
October 10-16, 2012
Jackson County Visual Arts Association and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will host the “Sylva Art Stroll” starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 12 with merchants staying open later to welcome visitors, shoppers and diners. • Gallery 1 invites the public to a reception for an art exhibit featuring photography, paintings and other visual art. • It’s By Nature is celebrating American Craft Week Oct. 5-14 by hosting local watercolor artist Jim Michielsen of Balsam, who will share a variety of the painting techniques he uses to capture fall leaves, mountain vistas and wildlife. • The Skinny is featuring the avant garde stylings of Brian Kane and his wife Julie Jacobson. • City Lights Cafe on will feature an exhibit of works by pet pho-
tographer Pat Thomas and will present live music. • Survival Pride Clothing Store and Art Gallery will feature original works. • Signature Brew Coffee Company features a new art exhibit each month. • The River Jordan Christian Store welcomes the public to browse their selection of books, gifts, music and apparel. Among the Art Stroll participants on Main Street are Encore Shoppe, Black Rock Outdoor Company, In Your Ear Music and Papou’s Wine Shop. In addition to Main Street shops, participants include Nichols House Antiques and Collectibles on Landis Street and City Lights Bookstore on Jackson Street. Eateries open downtown during the stroll include Lulu’s on Main Restaurant, Mill & Main Restaurant, Pixie’s Emporium & Bistro, City Lights Café and Guadalupe Cafe. Visitors can look for balloons designating participating merchants and see a map at any of the locations. 828.337.3468 or www.mountainlovers.com.
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