By Dan Click
For the Carter County Times
The Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc. will present their annual Peace & Love art show and sale during the monthly Final Fridays Art Walk, with an opening reception for participating artists and the public on February 28. Free to the public (with donations and tips for the musicians appreciated) doors will open at 6 p.m. Awards and announcements will take place at approximately 7:30 p.m., during which four $50 blue ribbon awards will be given for People’s Choice (by popular vote); the Pen Lady Award; the Brandon Click Memorial Award; and the GGAC Board Choice Award.
Artists from across Eastern Kentucky and the Tri-State area submitted dozens of pieces this past week focused primarily on this fun-loving theme with a wide range of mediums. Live music is provided by the Return Acoustic, who will delight the crowd with their throw-back tunes and classic rock as well as originals. Catering by Sheila Marie will provide refreshments.
Coming up in March will be Women in the Arts and a call for work will be emailed and shared on social media during the first week of next month. Karen Combs, President of the Huntington Blues Society and her Appalachian Ladies Review will be the entertainment for this annual celebration of female artists during Women’s History Month.
April’s theme is always Celebrate the Earth at the GGAC, with works themed to recognize the importance of Earth Day awareness and the fragile environment. Music for April’s show will be from a newcomer to the gallery. The band Raised on Radio will entertain the artsy Earth Day crowd with their tight sounds of classic rock, well-known radio hits from the past and more.
Contact Dan Click, director via email: graysongallery@gmail.com look for them on Facebook and, for pre-recorded announcements call the GGAC Info Line: 606-474-7651
