By: Dan Click
Grayson Gallery & Art Center
The Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc. – a nonprofit, 501c3 organization now in its 15th year – will kick off 2026 with an exhibit open to all subjects and mediums, as the first of the monthly Final Fridays festivities planned for the year. Free to the public – with donations at the door and tips for the musicians encouraged – the gallery will open at 6 pm and the fun will continue until the usual 9 pm closing time. Artists from across the region are invited to participate, and up to 75 pieces will be on display with most for sale. During the Awards & Announcements portion of the evening, which will take place at approximately 7:45 pm, updates on gallery projects and activities will be shared. In addition, four cash awards, each at $50 (or an equivalent purchase) plus a blue ribbon will be handed out for the following: GGAC Board Choice, People’s Choice (by popular vote), Pen Lady’s Choice, and the Brandon Click Art Memorial. Those seeking original artwork for purchase may choose from the pieces on exhibit as well as by browsing the discounted works in a variety of subjects & mediums available in the GGAC Artist Market.
Keeping it local, entertainment will be by Cater County’s own Sasha Colette, along with her band The Magnolias. Art and music lovers are welcome to come out to enjoy what Colette describes as, “Appalachian rock and soul slathered in love, murder, and cat calls.” With brotherly bandmates Mike Parker, Doug Woodard, Maclean James, and Steve Barker, Kentucky’s song seamstress Sasha Colette delivers powerhouse vocals with a stamp of passion historically found only behind a backwoods pulpit. Sasha learned how to handle a mic from Mick Jagger, how to deliver stage attitude from Aretha Franklin and how to land a note from Patty Loveless. Sasha Colette & The Magnolias will be touring the Appalachian region Spring/Summer 2026 to celebrate their EP, Back in Business. You can stream two tracks from the EP now for a taste; most awesome is “Kiss and Make Up,” second most awesome is “Folklore and Fairytales.”
Catering, provided by Sheila Marie, will feature tasty refreshments and various hot food creations; water and coffee will also be available.
The GGAC’s focus in 2026 will be on membership growth, volunteer assistance, both adult and children’s art classes, and an increased retail marketing effort for the Artist Market and all main exhibit sales.
Next up will be the annual “Peace & Love” art show & sale, set to open on February 27, and March will be a celebration of female artists for Women’s History Month and the “Women in the Arts” show; opening on March 27. Look for the Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc. on social media – including various pages, along with a newly-created “volunteer portal.” Contact Dan Click, GGAC director, for more information at graysongallery@gmail.com. For 24/7 updates, call the GGAC INFO Line at 606-474-7651.
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