By Jeremy D. Wells
Carter County Times
In celebration of Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, the Grayson Gallery & Art Center has updated their annual Peacer and Love art show theme to include an emphasis on diversity this year.
Gallery director Dan Click is asking for submissions on the theme of Peace, Love and Diversity for this month’s Final Friday Art Walk show.
Each artist may submit up to three pieces of art, in any medium, based on the theme for the month.
Art may be dropped off at the gallery on Saturday, February 17 and on Monday, February 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. All pieces must be wired and ready to hang, or otherwise ready to display and marked on the back – or underside for sculptures – with the artists name, the title of the piece, medium, and the price. If the piece is not being offered for sale, it should be marked with NFS (Not For Sale).
While there is never any entry fee for art submissions, the Gallery does request a 20 percent commission on any pieces sold through the gallery.
Registration forms for those wishing to submit work are available by contacting the gallery on Facebook, or by emailing them at graysongallery@gmail.com.
This month’s Final Friday show is scheduled for Friday, February 23, from 6 – 9 p.m.
In addition to the art, event will feature entertainment from West Virginia’s “First Lady of Soul” Lady D, performing her theatrical interpretation of the life and career of blues legend Bessie Smith.
The Final Friday arts events at the gallery are always free and open to the public, but donations are accepted at the door.
Prizes are issued for artwork each month based on audience choice, as well as board choice, Brandon Click Memorial, and the pen lady’s choice.
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