TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
Second Annual Juried Art Exhibition
August 9 - September 7
Opening Reception, Friday, August 9
UPDATE: The Second Annual Juried Exhibit is now in its final week Please stop by before it ends on Saturday (9/7) to see amazing artwork created by regional artists. This is a "must see" exhibit!
The Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of its Second Annual Juried Exhibition of Fine Art and Craft. The exhibit will open at the Arts Council Gallery on Friday, August 9, and will run through Saturday, September 7. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place awards, and will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, August 9.
Miryam Rojas, Founder and Artistic Director of Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, North Carolina, was the adjudicator for this year’s Juried Exhibition. From an early age, Rojas aspired to be an interior designer. After earning a B.A. with a Dual Major in Art History and Fine Arts, she began a career as an Art Director in the Television and Film industry in South Florida. Rojas later relocated to the Western North Carolina mountains. Here, she founded Mars Landing Galleries to provide opportunities for local and regional artists living close to Asheville and other incredible arts communities.
Participating artists include J. Aaron Alderman, Eric Barron, Beryl Bradley, Linda Brand, Jim Brandon, Mary Alice Braukman, Jim Brewster, Frances Byrd, Brenda Cameron, Ceylon Canning, Valinda Chandler, Christine Cramer, Jack Christfield, Pat Dunham, Sharyn Fogel, Lynn Follenius, Janet Forbes, Lynn Jackson, Janet Leazenby, Rodney Leftwich, Geoff Love, Ken McLeskey, Lindsay Morris, Sydney Raber, Robert Reams, Cindy Rehm, Manfred Rehm, Nancy N. Scardo, Debra Swantek, Bryan Wesley Thomas, Mike Tiddy, Holland Van Gores, Julie Van Gores, Nancy Wahl, Cynthia Wilson, Mike Wurman, and Cynthia Zimmerman.
On Friday, August 9, from 5-7pm, the public is invited to the exhibit’s opening reception where they will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists participating in the exhibit. Light refreshments will be served, and music provided by local musician Bruce Threlkeld. The awards for First - Third Places, in addition to honorable mention recognitions, will be announced during Friday’s reception.
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Forms and Figures
an open exhibition of fine art and craft
October 11 - November 2
Call to Artists
The Arts Council has issued a call to artists for the upcoming exhibit, Forms and Figures. This exhibit is open to all artists working in all forms of media (other than video/sound). Read a press release here, and find a registration form here.
Questions? Give us a call at 828.884.2787 or email us at infor@tcarts.org.
Arts Academy
Youth Classes
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It's time for Fall Arts Academy classes for our young artists! Our first classes are Storybook Art for ages 5-7, and Drawing and Painting with Cindy Rehm for ages 12-16. Classes begin the last week of September.
Click here for more information, including registration. We look forward to seeing our young artists soon!
Questions? Give us a call at 828.884.2787, or email us at infor@tcarts.org.
Ceramics Studio Program
Classes
Alia is lining up some exciting beginner/intermediate classes for the fall, and also several master classes, including a Mid-Range Glaze workshop with John Britt (see below). Click here for the ongoing class schedule and registration, and be sure to check back often.
Questions? Give us a call at 828.884.2787.
Small Group/Independent Study
Multiple Dates
Pottery Curiosity
September 14
Mid-Range Glaze Talk
November 2
Upcoming Adult Classes
(other than pottery)
Foundation Quilting with
Linda Voltz
Award winning quilting artist Linda Voltz is returning to the Arts Council with a new foundation quilting, or paper piecing, class. This class will meet on three consecutive Wednesdays (September 18 and 25, and October 2. This class is designed for those quilters with some paper piecing experience. To learn more - and to register, please click here here!
Pet Portraits with
Bryan Wesley Thomas
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Bryan is returning to the Arts Council for another fun session of creating pet portraits! Learn how to capture your pet's details and spirit in this three-hour workshops. All materials are included, but registrants will need to email us (info@tcarts.org) a photo of your pet. Click here for more info, including registration!
Ceramics Program
Open Studio
Open Studio sessions are available on Tuesday - Saturday. Open Studio sessions are available to current and former students, and may be purchased individually or by the month.
Schedule:
Monday sessions: 5.30-8pm
Tuesday through Friday sessions: 2-4pm
Saturday sessions: 12pm - 2pm
Click here to learn more and to register. Questions? Call us at 828.884.2787.
Support the Arts in Transylvania County
Thank you for visiting the Transylvania Community Arts Council’s website. Now more than ever, the Arts Council needs your support as we face significant challenges to our programs and public events. In these uncertain times, YOU can help to support the future of the arts in Transylvania County by making a donation. Your generosity will allow us to continue our mission to enhance the quality of life in Transylvania County by celebrating and nurturing the creative spirit of artists, youth and individuals throughout the County.
City of Brevard Public Art Policy
"In order to beautify public areas, enhance the quality of life for Brevard citizens, attract tourism, promote arts and culture, and encourage businesses to locate within the city, thus expanding Brevard’s economic base, it is the policy of the City of Brevard to promote public art, where appropriate, through the implementation of a clarified process and design guidelines."
In February 2021, the Brevard City Council adopted a Public Art Policy and Application Process, which defines "public art" as "art on publicly- or privately-owned non-residential property that is visible from public streets and pedestrian walkways to be approved by City Council prior to installation."
To learn more about the Public Art Policy and Application Process, see the links below.
Open Studio
Open Studio sessions are available on Tuesday - Saturday. Open Studio sessions are available to current and former students.
Monday sessions: 5.30-8pm
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday sessions: 1-4pm
Saturday sessions: 12pm - 2pm
Click here to register.
The Transylvania Community Arts Council celebrates and nurtures the creative spirit of all artists throughout the County.
Art Gallery
The TC Arts gallery space in the Transylvania Community Arts Council hosts up to twelve exhibitions a year featuring local and regional artists. Visit our beautiful art Gallery (Gallery hours are listed below).
Art Classes
With after-school and Saturday classes, the Arts Academy is designed to provide a rich experience for our students. Spring classes will be announced soon.
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